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Caserta, hundreds of volunteers compete for the national title
Caserta prepares to host the 28th edition of the Italian Red Cross National First Aid Competitions
On 15 and 16 September, the city of Caserta will become the stage for the most eagerly awaited competitions of the year, with the 28th…
EENA: a step forward to save lives
EENA recommends improving caller location information for mobile emergencies
In a significant development, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) has presented a set of crucial recommendations aimed at improving the accuracy and…
Disaster in Libya, the Italian Red Cross in the front line for assistance
Cyclone Daniel: over 2,000 dead and thousands missing in Libya
The national president of the Italian Red Cross, Rosario Valastro, has launched an urgent appeal for international solidarity in response to the devastating cyclone Daniel that…
The aftermath of earthquakes - what happens after the tragedy
Damage, isolation, aftershocks: the consequences of earthquakes
If there is one event for which one always has a developed a certain fear, it is the earthquake. Earthquakes can pop up anywhere, whether in the deepest seas or even in areas…
Morocco: local and international rescuers working to save victims
Earthquake in Morocco: relief efforts amid difficulties and needs
In south-western Morocco, a tragedy of devastating proportions shook the country in the night between Friday 08 and Saturday 09 September 2023. A 6.8 magnitude earthquake…
The threat of mega-fires in the Canary Islands
Mega-forest fires: how to protect Spain from this threat
Scientists have issued an apocalyptic warning about the future of forest fires in Spain, especially in the Canary Islands, where the possibility of mega-fires that could devastate…
New Frontiers for Fast Response Times and Effective Training
How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionising First Aid
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is showing enormous promise in making first aid interventions easier, faster and more effective. Using smartphones and road accident detection systems,…
Fighting forest fires: EU invests in new Canadairs
More European Canadairs against fires in Mediterranean countries
The increasing threat of forest fires in Mediterranean countries has prompted the European Commission to take decisive measures to protect the affected regions. The news of…
REAS 2023: Drones, aerial vehicles, helicopters against fires
New Technologies in Frontline Fire Fighting
With rising summer temperatures and the increasing threat of forest fires, Italy is stepping up its efforts to tackle these emergencies. A key part of firefighting involves the use of aerial…
Luigi Spadoni and Rosario Valastro awarded the Silver Palm
On the evening of Tuesday 19, the award-winning volunteers for the third edition of the 'Palma d'argento - Iustus ut palma florebit' prize were announced in Acireale
The award-winning volunteers for 2023 were announced and made public…