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“We are very proud of the members of the CT-1 DMAT who will be ready to provide medical care to those in need in the event that Hurricane Ike strikes the United States,” stated Governor M. Jodi Rell. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Hurricane Ike’s path as well as the people who will be helping those in need.” The CT-1 DMAT, as part of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) were deployed to the southeastern part of the country in the event that Hurricane Ike reaches the United States. This is the third deployment of CT-1 DMAT personnel this hurricane season. Personnel were deployed earlier this year to New Orleans and Texas to care for Gulf Coast residents who were evacuated ahead of Hurricane Gustav. The CT-1 DMAT was established through sponsorship by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in August of 2002. Its mission is to provide emergency medical care during a disaster, public health emergency or other emergency event. Part of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), the CT-1 DMAT is a rapid-response element trained to deploy to disaster sites with sufficient supplies and equipment to sustain themselves for extended periods of time. Their responsibilities include triaging patients, providing medical care, and preparing patients for evacuation. The CT-1 DMAT currently has approximately 150 active volunteer members. The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a section within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is responsible for supporting Federal agencies in the management and coordination of the Federal medical response to major emergencies and Federally declared disasters including: Natural Disasters, Technological Disasters, Major Transportation Accidents, Acts of Terrorism including Weapons of Mass Destruction Events. For more information on CT-1 DMAT please go to www.dir.ct.gov/dph/ctdmat. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Contractors in place to help with debris removal in event of major natural disaster - Sep 21, 2008 - 2:48 PM Gas price investigation continues with subpoenas to wholesalers - Sep 19, 2008 - 1:27 PM Governor Rell: Consumer Protection probing gas price spikes at Cumberland Farms, other retailers - Sep 16, 2008 - 2:56 PM State following up on dozens of gas price gouging complaints - Sep 15, 2008 - 11:49 AM Commentary: When the oil bubble is fueled by speculators - Sep 15, 2008 - 10:53 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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