SUSAR News

Regional Training for Structures Specialists, Eastern Division – Course Announcement
DOWNLOAD ANNOUNCEMENT The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) ResponseSystem, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has

State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance Launches US&R Resource Catalog
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a comprehensive USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Resource Catalog, developed in collaboration with FEMA, SUSAR, and the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG). This new tool is now available on our website, and we invite all agencies to join us in this groundbreaking initiative by updating and enhancing their resource information.

Enhance Your Emergency Response Skills with Courses by Pete Gaynor
We are excited to inform our members and fellow first responders about the invaluable training opportunities offered by Pete Gaynor, a distinguished leader in emergency

Regional Training for Structures Specialists, Eastern Division – Course Announcement
DOWNLOAD ANNOUNCEMENT The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) ResponseSystem, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has

Urban Flooding Impacts
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One Worker Trapped, Another Dead After Coal Plant Collapse in Kentucky
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URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY NAMED IN HONOR OF LAFD CAPTAIN JOHN RUEDY
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Urban Search and Rescue Teams Response to Vermont Floods
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Honoring the Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995
April 19, 1995 was a day that will never be forgotten in the Urban Search and Rescue community as 168 people, including 19 children, were killed when a truck bomb detonated at the Alfred P. Murrah building. Nearly 300 other buildings were damaged or destroyed however the main operational site was the 9-story federal building.

Devastating Tornadoes Hit the South
In recent weeks, a series of deadly tornadoes have swept through the southern United States, leaving behind a trail of devastation and destruction. The tornadoes,

California Urban Search and Rescue Teams Respond to Current Floods Following Heavy Snow Storms
California is facing a major crisis in March 2023 as heavy snow storms have triggered widespread flooding, leading to evacuations and power outages across the