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            <p>Here at EMS1, our thoughts are with all of those affected by the severe weather and flooding from Hurricane Harvey. Thank you to the first responders&mdash;both local EMS, fire and law enforcement providers working tirelessly while facing damage to or loss of their own property, as well as those who have traveled to affected areas to assist with rescue and relief efforts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hurricane Harvey appears to be turning into the largest natural disaster in modern American history. Millions of citizens have been affected by the relentless rain that has deluged the area. The number of those injured or killed has yet to be tallied, but is expected to rise over time.</p><p>Following lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina in 2005, EMS providers, firefighters and other rescue personnel are being mobilized across the country in a coordinated effort to rescue, evacuate and manage victims of the current catastrophe. Rescuers will be entering a large area of destruction, even as events continue to unfold. There are several key issues to keep in mind when operating in such a large arena of operations.</p><h3><strong>1. Flood waters present unique safety challenges</strong></h3>


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