Firewall to Prevent Cyber Attacks Caused Mass. 911 Outage
(TNS) - A firewall designed to prevent cyberattacks and hacking was to blame for the 911 outage that hit Massachusetts this week, state officials said...
Wildfire Bill Would Enlist ‘All of the Above’ Approach
Wildfire seasons in California and across the country are getting longer and more intense, and the matter is serious enough to garner bipartisan support for...
Tools and Tips to Stay Prepared for Hurricane Season
(TNS) - Forecasters are expecting this hurricane season to be more active than normal, and Orangeburg County is offering more ways for residents to stay...
Florida Braces for Coming Hurricane Season With Tech Tools
Every year from June 1 to Nov. 30, Florida braces itself for potential hurricanes as the ocean heats up off the state’s coast, creating the...
Large Storm System in Gulf of Mexico Moves Toward Texas
(TNS) — Parts of Texas have been placed under a tropical storm warning because of a large storm system in the Gulf of Mexico that’s expected...
Heat Dome Hits New England, Boston Declares Emergency
(TNS) — The brutal dog days of summer are starting early this year.The region is bracing for an intense heat wave over the next several...
Massachusetts Police, Fire Report Statewide 911 Outage
(TNS) — The 911 emergency system was back up and running across the Bay State Tuesday afternoon, according to local police and fire departments.911 was...
FEMA Recovery Centers Open in North Texas After Severe May Storms
(TNS) — Following the destructive storms across North Texas last month, two centers are opening in Dallas County for residents seeking financial aid.The disaster recovery centers opened...
Wind Gusts, High Temps Bring Wildfires Across California
(TNS) — Firefighters are battling a series of wildfires that broke out across California over the weekend amid early summer heat and dry, gusty winds.The...
Popular Wildfire App Highlights the Radio Encryption Dilemma
When the 2020 Walbridge wildfire threatened John Clarke Mills’ off-grid home in Sonoma County, Calif., he was frustrated by a lack of accessible information.While government...