Sep 10 Health Kentucky Launches Emergency Preparedness Campaign Kentucky’s Department of Public Health launched a campaign to urge Kentuckians to prepare for disasters. It's called "First 72 On You." By Lisa Gillespie Sep 10 Health Kentucky Launches Emergency Preparedness Campaign Lisa Gillespie
Feb 21 Health Emergency Or Not? Ky. Medicaid Changes Will Penalize For Unnecessary ER Visits Kentuckians with Medicaid who go to the ER for what they think is an emergency, but later is determined not to be, will be penalized starting July 1. By Lisa Gillespie Feb 21 Health Ky. Medicaid Changes Will Penalize For Unnecessary ER Visits Lisa Gillespie
Aug 21 Health Opioid Emergency: What The Ohio Valley Needs To Combat Crisis The federal government has declared other national health emergencies in recent years, but officials warn that the opioid crisis presents unique challenges. By Aaron Payne, Ohio Valley ReSource and Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Aug 21 Health Opioid Emergency: What The Ohio Valley Needs To Combat Crisis Aaron Payne, Ohio Valley ReSource and Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Aug 12 Local News Louisville Metro EMS Will Drug Test Staff Louisville Metro EMS has responded to the recent mishandling of medication by two EMS employees. Now, the agency said it plans on adding an extra level of accountability. Metro EMS wants to prevent this from ever happening again, said Dr. Neal Richmond, executive director of Louisville Metro EMS. In the next 30 to 45 days […] By Devin Katayama Aug 12 Local News Louisville Metro EMS Will Drug Test Staff Devin Katayama
Aug 10 Local News Louisville Metro EMS Responds to Recent Activity Louisville Metro EMS is changing the way it tracks and handles patient medications. This comes after two EMS employees were accused of mishandling drugs. Now the agency will tighten its processes in response, but will still rely on the trust of its employees. When EMS personnel prescribe medication to a patient, employees are expected to […] By Devin Katayama Aug 10 Local News Louisville Metro EMS Responds to Recent Activity Devin Katayama
Mar 21 Local News Rubbertown Fire Under Control, Community Not at Risk The fire following an explosion at a chemical plant in the Rubbertown neighborhood is under control and there is no risk to the community, but there were conflicting reports in the media and from emergency management officials. By WFPL News Mar 21 Local News Rubbertown Fire Under Control, Community Not at Risk WFPL News
Mar 7 Local News Statewide Tornado Drill Is Tuesday The test comes a week after emergency sirens failed to sound in Louisville during a tornado warning, and the city will participate in the test. By Sheila Ash Mar 7 Local News Statewide Tornado Drill Is Tuesday Sheila Ash
Feb 13 Local News Eastern Kentucky Counties Prepare Damage Assessments Officials in several eastern Kentucky counties are considering asking for federal assistance following this week’s wind storms. By Gabe Bullard Feb 13 Local News Eastern Kentucky Counties Prepare Damage Assessments Gabe Bullard
Oct 13 Local News U of L To Test Emergency Response The University of Louisville will stage a mock emergency on its Belknap campus tomorrow. By Gabe Bullard Oct 13 Local News U of L To Test Emergency Response Gabe Bullard
Sep 16 Local News Storm Aftermath: Updates on Schools, Power, Gas, Guard A round up of the latest windstorm updates, including the calling up of National Guard troops for Louisville, expected power outages, school closings, and more. By Kristin Espeland Sep 16 Local News Storm Aftermath: Updates on Schools, Power, Gas, Guard Kristin Espeland