By Jack Phillips and Joseph Lord Dare County, a small coastal county nearly surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in North Carolina, declared a state of emergency Sunday before the National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced that Category 3 Hurricane Erin had intensified back to a Category 4. In an 11 p.m. update on Sunday, the NHC […]
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Emergency rescue teams are specialized groups trained and equipped to respond to various emergencies, including natural disasters, accidents, and other crises, with the primary goal of saving lives and minimizing harm. These teams may be composed of professionals or volunteers and can include firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and other specialized personnel according to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Their actions can range from providing medical assistance to conducting search and rescue operations in dangerous environments.