Funding Granted for New Radio System in Henderson, N.C.
(TNS) - HENDERSON — The Vance County Fire and Rescue Association has asked for a Radio Interoperability System, which would "allow them to use their...
West Virginia Faces Heavier Rains with Little Federal Help
(TNS) - West Virginia faces disproportionately high flood risks with disproportionately little financial protection for its residents' homes and possessions.Less than 1.5% of roughly 673,000...
Recalling the Death and Destruction From Hurricane Andrew
(TNS) - Marijke Browning still remembers the calm breath of Hurricane Andrew as its eye moved over her Homestead home nearly 30 years ago.It was...
Eastern KY Flood Relief Bill Could Be $277 Million
(TNS) - Eastern Kentucky will get a first glimpse on Wednesday at a state aid package aimed at helping the region recover from recent deadly...
Is Washington State Ready for the Big Earthquake?
(TNS) - Washington state has earthquakes almost every day, but if you are not prepared they could cause immense damage and be dangerous for you...
Pittsburgh Hopes Girls Fire Camp Spurs Firefighting Careers
(TNS) - In 1976, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire hired Toni McIntosh as the city's first Black female firefighter, who also happened to be one...
Who Is at Risk for Heat Waves, Droughts and Wildfires?
To see how cities are responding to these hazards, read this companion piece on the rise of the chief heat officer.On July 20, more than...
Dallas Flash Floods Submerge Cars, Prompt Emergency Rescues
(TNS) — The Dallas-Fort Worth area is facing major flooding Monday following a storm that dumped nearly 10 inches of rain on the DFW metro...
Crawford County Looking to Add New Communications Tower
(TNS) - A second new emergency communications tower is being proposed for Crawford County.The Department of Public Safety is requesting county commissioners approve Mobilcom, a...
Nonprofit Chaplaincy Dedicated to Helping First Responders
We all know that some of the scenarios first responders encounter are enough to make anyone have nightmares, and for too long those lingering, haunting...