--- title: "This Month in Emergency Preparedness News: Gearing Up for Summer!" description: Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes a slew of summer-related emergencies. So, this month in Emergency Preparedness News, we'll examine the many ways summer can turn deadly and how you can prepare for the worst. image: https://blog.sscor.com/hubfs/B%20266.jpg --- [![dark-header.jpg](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hub/212347/file-1107077240.jpg?width=940&name=file-1107077240.jpg "dark-header.jpg")](https://www.sscor.com/) ## **Thank you for visiting the SSCOR Blog.** Whether you're in a Hospital or EMS setting, this is the place for you. We'll share information on current industry news, tips, as well as the latest and greatest in SSCOR products. Our hope is that this blog is not only informative but a collaborative and open forum for you to share your thoughts on developing opportunities and challenges within your profession. Subscribe. Share your thoughts. Enjoy. -SSCOR Team   # [This Month in Emergency Preparedness News: Gearing Up for Summer!](https://blog.sscor.com/this-month-in-emergency-preparedness-news-gearing-up-for-summer) Posted by [Sam D. Say](https://blog.sscor.com/author/sam-d-say) Jun 18, 2018 4:30:00 AM 4 min read - [![LinkedIn Social Icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/142915/file-2628248555-png/images/icons/linkedin-small.png) ](https://blog.sscor.com/this-month-in-emergency-preparedness-news-gearing-up-for-summer#) 0 - [![Facebook Social Icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/142915/file-2623658044-png/images/icons/fb-small.png) ](https://blog.sscor.com/this-month-in-emergency-preparedness-news-gearing-up-for-summer#) 0 ![This Month in Emergency Preparedness News: Gearing Up for Summer!](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/B%20266.jpg?width=2121&name=B%20266.jpg) Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes a slew of summer-related emergencies. From natural disasters to drownings to close encounters with stinging insects, the warm months usher in a plethora of deadly events that you, the emergency responder, must be prepared for.   So, this month in Emergency Preparedness News, we'll examine the many ways summer can turn deadly and how you can prepare for the worst.   ## EMS and Disaster Preparedness The summer months can bring with them a range of weather-related emergencies. Tornadoes can rip through the plains, hurricanes can decimate the southeast, and wildfires can scorch just about any drought-stricken area.   If your department is part of a disaster response team, or is interested in building one, here are a few articles that provide valuable guidance.   Here's What YOU Need for Disaster Response Teams [https://www.ems1.com/volunteer-rural-ems/articles/10123048-What-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-disaster-response-medic/](https://www.ems1.com/volunteer-rural-ems/articles/10123048-What-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-disaster-response-medic/)   The Big Picture: Where Do You Fit In? [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482333/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482333/)   ## Summertime Medical Emergencies To prepare for the inevitable summertime medical crises, here are some great articles on various subjects that will ensure you can handle any patient, anywhere.   Boning Up on Pediatric Emergencies [http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-40/issue-7/features/treating-pediatric-summertime-emergencies.html?c=1](http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-40/issue-7/features/treating-pediatric-summertime-emergencies.html?c=1)   Responding to Remote Areas: Are You Prepared? [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4853204/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4853204/) Summertime Suction Machine Maintenance: Tips of the Trade In the waning months of summer, when the temperature can reach dangerous levels, we must take special precautions to protect our equipment and ensure it remains functional, even under extreme conditions. Check out our blog with tips on machine maintenance for your portable suction unit. [http://blog.sscor.com/summertime-suction-machine-maintenance-tips-of-the-trade](https://blog.sscor.com/summertime-suction-machine-maintenance-tips-of-the-trade) Three Common Summertime Respiratory Emergencies Requiring Portable Suction Read our blog on three common summertime respiratory emergencies requiring suction so you can be fully prepared and ready for these summertime issues if they arise. [http://blog.sscor.com/three-common-summertime-respiratory-emergencies-requiring-portable-suction](https://blog.sscor.com/three-common-summertime-respiratory-emergencies-requiring-portable-suction) Heat Emergencies: How to Recognize Them [https://www.ems1.com/heat-related-illness/articles/1317045-How-to-recognize-treat-heat-illness/](https://www.ems1.com/heat-related-illness/articles/1317045-How-to-recognize-treat-heat-illness/)   The Physiology of Heat Emergencies [http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-42/issue-5/features/identification-and-treatment-of-exertional-heat-stroke-in-the-prehospital-setting.html](http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-42/issue-5/features/identification-and-treatment-of-exertional-heat-stroke-in-the-prehospital-setting.html)   Environmental Emergencies: A Broader Picture [https://www.emsworld.com/article/10287438/environmental-emergencies](https://www.emsworld.com/article/10287438/environmental-emergencies)   --- [![Everything you need to know to help your institution make the right portable suction purchase >](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/212347/39cebfb1-10c2-4e66-931f-59bfe9afabe9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/212347/39cebfb1-10c2-4e66-931f-59bfe9afabe9) --- ## Drowning Emergencies It seems drowning and summer go hand in hand. Here are three articles that will not only help you treat patients but may come in handy if you find yourself in danger.   How to Survive a Near Drowning! [https://www.emsworld.com/article/10319708/surviving-drowning](https://www.emsworld.com/article/10319708/surviving-drowning)   Drowning and Hypoxia: How the Body Responds [http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-37/issue-7/patient-care/drownings-present-hypoxic-events.html](http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-37/issue-7/patient-care/drownings-present-hypoxic-events.html)   Cold Water Drowning: A Case Study [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC286328/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC286328/)   ## Bites and Stings: The Ins and Outs of Anaphylaxis As we spend more time outside, we're bound to encounter bugs. Here are four articles that will help you prepare for those critical anaphylactic emergencies.   Recognizing an Allergic Reaction [http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-39/issue-6/departments-columns/back-to-basics/understand-allergies-quickly-provide-tre.html](http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-39/issue-6/departments-columns/back-to-basics/understand-allergies-quickly-provide-tre.html)   Treating Anaphylaxis: The Importance of a Thorough Assessment [http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-38/issue-10/features/critical-updates-assessment-management-a.html](http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-38/issue-10/features/critical-updates-assessment-management-a.html)   Pediatric Anaphylaxis: What You Should Know [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3043023/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3043023/)   Anaphylaxis and Epi: A Perfect Partnership [https://www.emsworld.com/article/12239445/anaphylaxis-and-its-treatment](https://www.emsworld.com/article/12239445/anaphylaxis-and-its-treatment)   Preparing for summertime emergencies takes preplanning. Don't wait for the disaster to happen; make sure you have the proper training, equipment, and knowledge to handle whatever summer throws at you.   And be sure to [sign up](https://info.sscor.com/subscribe-to-the-sscor-blog-blog?hsCtaTracking=1209b5e9-2bd5-461c-9673-0f13ab98cab8%7C91277c49-c279-45a4-b18e-4c0dd58e26f6) for the SSCOR Blog, to stay on top of the latest in EMS news. [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/212347/9612b368-68bd-40fd-8df2-b49e908313ab.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/212347/9612b368-68bd-40fd-8df2-b49e908313ab) Topics: [Emergency Preparedness](https://blog.sscor.com/topic/emergency-preparedness) ![Author Photo](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SDS2-648378-edited.jpg?width=70&name=SDS2-648378-edited.jpg) ## AboutSam D. Say Sam D. Say is owner and CEO of SSCOR, Inc., a medical device manufacturer specializing in emergency battery operated portable suction devices for the hospital and pre-hospital settings. Mr. Say has been involved in developing product for healthcare providers for over 35 years. His passions include contributing to the management of the patient airway and providing solutions that save lives in difficult conditions. 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