Mexico City Disaster Relief Efforts

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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake tore through central Mexico on Tuesday, September 19th leaving at least 319 dead, 167 of them in Mexico City, causing wrenching terror, panic and sadness as news of the destruction and loss of life has rolled in. The tremor, which came 32 years to the day after an earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people and leveled swaths of the capital, caused serious damage to at least 3,000 buildings in Mexico City, leaving thousands of families homeless and many structures totally uninhabitable. About 40 structures have collapsed completely. For those not directly affected by this tragedy, we encourage you to give to the relief effort. Major charities, including UNICEF Mexico, Oxfam Mexico, and Save the Children Mexico, are all currently accepting donations to help those affected by the earthquake. GoFundME has also put together a page for specific campaigns to help earthquake victims in Mexico. To the brave men, women and children in central Mexico affected by this calamity, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts

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Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico Wednesday, September 20th, days after the powerful storm's winds and rain devastated many other islands in the Caribbean. It tore through the middle of the country early morning with 150 mph sustained winds, splintering homes and crippling the island nation of 3.4 million. Floods brought on by the storm have been equally destructive and deadly. Many humanitarian relief organizations are still reeling from the massive devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Irma, which also inundated Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Florida with deadly floodwater less than a week ago. Several members of ICSAVE are presently deployed assisting with disaster relief efforts and, given the magnitude of these numerous events, recognize the need is greater than ever before. For those not directly affected by this tragedy, we encourage you to give to the relief effort. The American Red Cross is accepting donations to help with Maria relief efforts on its website and by phone at 1- 800-RED CROSS. People can also text the word "MARIA" to 90999 to make a $10 donation. To the brave men, women and children in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean affected by this calamity, you are in our thoughts and prayers. From our ICSAVE Family to yours, we will NEVER forget you nor ever leave you BEHIND!

ESTs Fully Support Community Resilience

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ICSAVE was honored to be the opening presenter for today’s Annual Arizona State Assembly of Emergency Surgical Technicians. Coming from throughout the state, these exceptional professionals met in Phoenix to learn and discuss a myriad of subjects, to include the importance of Community Resilience. Over a hundred personnel were in attendance and they unanimously support the practice of educating, training and empowering everyone to become Immediate Responders. Thank you for inviting us and, more importantly, thank you for your service!

Our Community’s Newest Immediate Responders!

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Pima County residents now have 37 more trained and certified immediate responders among their ranks! On Wednesday, September 20th, these exceptional young men and women from the county’s Joint Technical Education District’s (JTED) Healthcare Foundations Program, the United States Air Force and University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services (UAEMS), completed the necessary educational requirements to obtain American College of Surgeon’s Bleeding Control Certification. Civilians need basic training in Bleeding Control principles so they can provide immediate, frontline aid until first responders can take over care of an injured person. Due to many situations, there may be a delay between the time of injury and the time a first responder is on the scene. Without civilian intervention in these circumstances, preventable deaths may occur. Although no single set of skills or response can fit all injury, trauma, or active violence situations, making sure everyone knows his or her options and can react decisively will save valuable time and lives. As members of our extended community family, these young professionals now have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to help save a life!

School Safety Session Success!

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We want to recognize the Pima County School Superintendent, his exceptional staff and all the amazing school administrators, educators, law enforcement personnel and safety officers who joined us yesterday to talk about the vitally important subjects of school safety and community resilience! Pima County is blessed to have exceptional professionals who dedicate their lives to ensuring our children receive a top-notch education, and do so in a safe and secure learning environment. Each day these men and women educate and protect our county’s 155,000 children and do so with distinction! From our family to yours, thank you for your service!

Another Great UA STB Campus Informational Session!

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ICSAVE is proud to partner with University of Arizona EMS (UAEMS)! We are conducting weekly Stop the Bleed Informational Sessions on Campus. Please join the conversation and learn life saving techniques to control bleeding using hands, dressings and tourniquets. Location: University of Arizona Central Mall - Adjacent to the Student Union Memorial Center - Our tents are set up just south of the center on the lawn - Mountain Road and Second Street is the closest Intersection Date and Time: Every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Come join us!

Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts

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Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida Sunday, September 10th, days after the powerful storm's winds and rain devastated many islands in the Caribbean. Many humanitarian organizations are still reeling from the massive devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, which inundated Houston with deadly floodwater less than two weeks ago. Several members of ICSAVE are presently deployed assisting with disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico and Florida and, given the magnitude of these back to back events, recognize the need is greater than ever before. For those not directly affected by this tragedy, we encourage you to give to the relief effort. The American Red Cross is accepting donations to help with Irma relief efforts on its website and by phone at 1- 800-RED CROSS. People can also text the word "IRMA" to 90999 to make a $10 donation. To the brave men, women and children in Florida and the Caribbean affected by this calamity, you are in our thoughts and prayers. From our ICSAVE Family to yours, we will NEVER forget you nor ever leave you BEHIND!