Pine Island Facebook group: a lifeline to residents during hurricanes, power outages
As the years have gone by, Things to do on Pine Island has become a go-to site for getting and sharing information.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Brings Lifesaving Contact to Appalachia in Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Thousands of Starlink satellites have been installed across some of the most isolated regions since the storm wreaked her ...
Stroke patient says AI diagnosis was a 'lifeline'
A stroke patient has said the use of artificial intelligence during his hospital treatment was a "lifeline". Shawn Theoff, a ...
iPhone's satellite messaging: A lifeline in Hurricane Helene's aftermath
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how iOS 18’s satellite messaging helps isolated residents seek help in the ...
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The Essential Role of Blood Donor Diversity
Blood donation is a lifeline for countless patients, but did you know that the diversity of donors is crucial for ensuring effective medical care? The specific needs of diverse populations highlight ...
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Governor Signs Law Requiring Suicide Hotline Info on College ID Cards
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Student Lifeline Act and announced a statewide campaign to raise suicide prevention awareness ...
'Scary to ask for help:' 211 Brevard fields crisis calls from suicide to housing concerns
Brevard's call center is open 24/7 to field requests from Space Coast residents facing crises. We'll tell you the top asks in ...
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launches georouting service to direct crisis calls based on location
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline last week announced that georouting, a process which routs cellphone calls to 988 contact ...
Local broadcasters become lifeline for hard-hit North Carolina communities in wake of Helene’s wrath
As communications across the region remained severed for many, local radio outlets became a lifeline for locals in dire need ...
Western North Carolina communities hope for ‘some sort of lifeline’ after Helene damage
The situation is dire. Many North Carolina communities haven’t had fresh water, internet or cell service for multiple days.
Calling NC 211 after Helene passes: Lifeline helps with disaster response, resources
NC 211 is a free and confidential information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. It connects ...
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WIC at 50: A nutrition lifeline looks to expand reach and modernize services
For 50 years, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has been a vital pillar of public health in the United States, supporting millions of nutritionally ...