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Posted: Oct 16, 2024

Column: Do air pollution and extreme temperatures increase 911 emergency calls?

Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will use air quality sensors, temperature measurements and a national database of 911 emergency medical services calls to evaluate the links between environmental exposures, such as air pollution and temperature, and EMS transports for health emergencies.
- PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The University of Arizona Health Sciences
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Posted: Oct 16, 2024

Fires have not been kind to historical landmarks in Washington's port city of Tacoma

PHOTOS: Tacoma has a roster of historic buildings that serve as reminders of its beginnings and create a sense of place and heritage. However, many buildings from the City of Destiny’s beginnings are just footnotes after they fell over time. Some buildings among them are still the focus of conversations long after disappearing from the landscape.
- PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: South Sound Talk
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Posted: Oct 16, 2024

Fires Have Not Been Kind to Tacoma’s Historical Landmarks

PHOTOS: Tacoma has a roster of historic buildings that serve as reminders of its beginnings and create a sense of place and heritage. However, many buildings from the City of Destiny’s beginnings are just footnotes after they fell over time. Some buildings among them are still the focus of conversations long after disappearing from the landscape.
- PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: South Sound Talk
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Posted: Oct 16, 2024

Spokane Valley firefighters airlift injured mountain biker near Liberty Lake

Spokane Valley firefighters and other emergency responders successfully airlifted an injured mountain biker over the weekend. According to the Spokane Valley Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched Saturday to assist a mountain biker injured on the trails above Liberty Lake. Due to the steep terrain, crews brought a Utility Terrain Vehicle and alerted the air emergency unit about the potential need for a helicopter.
- PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane
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Posted: Oct 16, 2024

Over 30,000 Spokane locals to participate in earthquake drill

Over 30,000 people in Spokane are participating in an earthquake drill on Thursday. According to Spokane Regional Health District, 34,000 Spokane residents and 1.4 million people in Washington will participate in an earthquake drill on Oct. 17 through the Shake Out program. People at home, school and work will learn the steps and precautions to take if an earthquake ever happens.
- PUB DATE: 10/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane
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