EMS Council of New Jersey
@EMSCouncilNJ
The New Jersey State First Aid Council, now doing business as the EMS Council of New Jersey, is celebrating 96 years of volunteer EMS in New Jersey!
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🌀 Don’t wait—get prepared now. ✅ Before: Make a kit, know your zone, stay informed ⚠️ During: Follow alerts, shelter in place, avoid floodwaters 🔁 After: Stay safe, report hazards, check on others 📘 NJ Hurricane Survival Guide: ready.nj.gov #ReadyNJ #HurricanePrep
We have no doubt your calendars are marked, but here's a reminder. More info coming soon!
Mental health IS health—so take care of yourself and your mind. Visit samhsa.gov/mental-health for resources and support if you or someone in your life is struggling with mental health.
Rural EMS is on life support, imperiling health equity—and ethics. Reliance on emergency medical services in rural areas doesn’t just influence health care cost and access. It also affects the workforce. buff.ly/qYFEgiy
HEALTH ALERT: Health officials are sounding the alarm about measles cases on the rise and exposure sites growing. bit.ly/4nUPucz #News12NJ #HealthAlert
If you live in a high-risk area for wildfires, clear a 30-foot area around your home of anything that will burn. Make sure this fire-resistant zone is free of leaves, debris or flammable materials. Learn more: ready.gov/wildfires
NEVER leave children or pets alone in a hot vehicle! Heat can rise fast in a car, up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes! Learn more: weather.gov/safety/heat-ch… #HealthierNJ #BeatTheHeat
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Some bounce back. Some get benched. Others never recover. It’s not just the job—it’s what built us before it. Hope isn’t a slogan. It’s survival. 🔗 ow.ly/ebPy50WrYUG
If local officials close roads due to flooding, don't bypass the barricades. Take an alternate route. Excessive rainfall is in the forecast this weekend for the Midwest, Appalachia, and the lower Mississippi River Valley. During floods, always remember: Turn around, don't drown!
Don't look back & wish you had joined your local VOLUNTEER EMS organization. DO IT! We'd love to have you with us!
Flooding is a common hazard that affects almost every state across the nation. Do you know how to stay safe during a flood? - Do not walk, drive or swim through flood waters. - Never drive around barricades. - Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. 👉 ready.gov/floods
Register for July 15 webinar - One Big Beautiful Bill - What Does It Mean for EMS. buff.ly/64Q4Ahu The July 4th enactment of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will likely have significant implications for EMS delivery. Attend this webinar to learn what you need to prepare.
Floodwaters are especially dangerous after dark as they can hide dangerous debris like bacteria or downed powerlines. Avoid flooded areas at night — you can’t see how deep or fast the water is. Always listen to your local officials for safety instructions in your area.