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Versatile Emergency Response

The XP Response Package from BLU-MED Response Systems® is an incredibly rapidly deployable disaster and emergency response product, but its benefits go beyond its speed of implementation. We also designed the XP package to be the most versatile turnkey response system on the market. The XP’s versatility begins with its rugged tensioned membrane shelter. XP…

The largest Ebola epidemic in history passed a grim milestone according to figures released Thursday by the World Health Organization. WHO’s most recent tally showed that the virus has claimed 10,004 lives in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone since last year. The number of cases in those three West African nations has slowed, but they…

The United Nations released its 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR15) last week along with a request for more international investment toward a global disaster risk management fund. According to the yearly report’s findings, disaster losses worldwide average $250 billion to $300 billion annually. The report also stated that a $6 billion…

Protecting Our Communities with Better Emergency Preparedness

Disaster of any size can have extreme effects on civil and economic stability. The loss of life and cost to treat victims and repair any damage to commercial business can extend for months and even longer, depending on the severity of the disaster’s result. It is critical that state and local agencies formulate plans for…

Measles: US Outbreak Grows; Toddler Dies in Germany

The measles outbreak in the United States continues to grow. Thirteen new cases were confirmed in the last week, bringing the total number of U.S. cases to 154 across 17 states and the District of Columbia. A measles outbreak in Germany claimed its first victim this week with the death of an 18-month-old toddler at…

Common Problems in Disaster Response Efforts

Reported natural disasters have been on the rise – almost year over year – since the mid-1940s. This increase in occurrence and reports requires the development and innovation of best practices, processes and programs for effective disaster response. Unfortunately, many governments and agencies are ill equipped to provide the support needed to help a community…

President Barack Obama said all but 100 U.S. troops would withdraw from the battle against Ebola in Liberia by the end of April. At the peak of the largest Ebola outbreak in history, there were 2,800 troops in the West African nation. About 1,500 troops have already returned from West Africa and have completed or…

Winter Storms Emphasize the Critical Need for Disaster Preparedness

The barrage of snow, wind and flooding bombarding the northeastern United States over the past couple of weeks has underscored the need for effective disaster preparedness. Parts of New England have been submerged beneath a couple feet of snow – more than 64 inches has fallen in Boston since January 27th. As of late last…

Reported Cases Increase in Ebola Outbreak

After weeks of decreases in reported Ebola cases in West Africa, the three countries hardest hit by the outbreak saw increases in infections. Health officials tallied a combined 124 new cases of the potentially deadly virus in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The latest figures represent an increase of 55 new cases over the previous…

Ebola Outbreak Stresses Need for Improved Healthcare Systems

As the Ebola outbreak has clearly shown, better health care systems are vital. For improved medical emergency response in this and future outbreaks, we must invest in corrections and enhancements to health care systems worldwide. WHO reports persistent difficulty tracking the spread of Ebola. Health officials cannot confirm how all new patients are infected, continued…

BLU-MED Response Systems are Uniquely Equipped to Fully Support Disaster Relief

During the outbreaks of the Ebola virus, disaster relief for the hurricane in New England, and numerous other medical emergencies, BLU-MED Response Systems® have been proven in critical support. The systems are equipped in all areas to support disaster relief efforts to the fullest extent of the need. The floor plans and equipment packages offered…

Rapidly Deployable Emergency Response Treatment Centers

BLU-MED Response Systems® is constantly innovating the engineering and design of our medical emergency and disaster response systems, all of which can be set up and operational within 72 hours from the moment you place an order. Two turnkey trailer-mounted products — the XP® Medical Response Package and the RapidSurge™ System — stand out for…

Disaster Response Systems Equipped for Extreme Weather

National news and FEMA’s emergency information updates have been busy with reports of flooding and winter storm disasters across the country. Melting snow and winter storms have caused severe flooding in areas of Western Washington. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced the availability of federal disaster aid for the state of Mississippi for…

WHO: Ebola rates level in Sierra Leone

The World Health Organization (WHO) said the rate of Ebola infections might be slowing in Sierra Leone, according to a Jan. 7 report from Reuters. Although the pace of new infections may be slowing, there were still about 250 new confirmed cases reported in Sierra Leone in the last week. ‘There are signs that case…

Disaster Relief Anywhere in the World Within 72 Hours

When disaster strikes, few things are more important than the ability to provide rapid, effective response. For more than a decade, BLU-MED Response Systems® has provided turnkey, rapidly deployable, full-service disaster medical facilities. When medical emergencies, natural disasters, biological catastrophes or other crises develop, BLU-MED systems can be built and ready for use within 72…

UPDATE: MERS CoV in Saudi Arabia

While the fight against Ebola continues in West Africa – particularly in Guinea and Sierra Leone – Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS CoV) is affecting Saudi Arabia and surrounding countries. MERS CoV usually develops into a severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and shortness of breath, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

11th Sierra Leone Doctor Dies; Fire Destroys Ebola Supplies

One of Sierra Leone’s most senior doctors died less than one week after contracting Ebola, a health official told the Associated Press. In neighboring Guinea, a fire engulfed a warehouse, destroying a medicine crucial to fighting Ebola in West Africa. Dr. Victor Willoughby, 67, died Thursday, according to a Dec. 18 article by Clarence Roy-Macauley…

How BLU-MED Response Systems® Support Hospitals in Disaster Situations

When disaster strikes, timely response and support — especially for hospitals and medical facilities — is of utmost importance. BLU-MED Response Systems® (BLU-MED) provides rapidly deployable medical structures to support hospitals during a disaster. BLU-MED delivers these systems anywhere in the world in 72 hours or less. This allows medical facilities or first responders to…

Gauge Your Agency’s Readiness for Disaster – Is it Enough?

In earthquake, fire and other disaster situations, the top priority after victim safety is medical care and treatment. Appropriate readiness for disaster is necessary to provide this care and prevent further tragedy. Agencies that do not have emergency preparedness programs or systems in place may face sudden overwhelming need at established medical facilities. Even worse,…

WHO says Liberia, Guinea hit Ebola goals, but Sierra Leone did not

The World Health Organization said Liberia and Guinea reached Dec. 1 goals of isolating 70 percent of people infected with Ebola and safely burying 70 percent of the people who succumbed to the disease, according to John Heilprin’s Dec. 1 article for the Associated Press. Sierra Leone missed hitting its goals, but the WHO’s Dr.…

Category Archives: Response Systems

Versatile Emergency Response

Ebola Deaths Top 10,000

UN: More Disaster Risk Management Funds

Protecting Our Communities with Better Emergency Preparedness

Measles: US Outbreak Grows; Toddler Dies in Germany

Common Problems in Disaster Response Efforts

Ebola News: US Withdrawing Troops

Winter Storms Emphasize the Critical Need for Disaster Preparedness

Reported Cases Increase in Ebola Outbreak

Ebola Outbreak Stresses Need for Improved Healthcare Systems

BLU-MED Response Systems are Uniquely Equipped to Fully Support Disaster Relief