Pullman, Wash., Looking to Build New Police, Fire Stations
(TNS) - The city of Pullman is planning to build a new fire station and police station in the coming years.More information about the projects...
Students Look Into the Future of AI in Disaster Response
Many are curious about the role of artificial intelligence in the future of emergency management response, and that was the impetus for a "sandpit" exercise...
Do Storm Spotters Enhance Severe Weather Safety?
(TNS) - The National Weather Service Gaylord Office is hosting a training for volunteer severe weather spotters in an effort to better protect people and...
Albert Lea, Minn., Fire Rescue Addresses Chronic 911 Callers
With the familiar shortage of ambulances and EMTs in Albert Lea, Minn., and a fire rescue department of 17 that now gets nearly 3,000 calls...
FEMA’s BRIC Program a Boon to Savannah, Ga., Neighborhoods
In a press release in conjunction with officials from Savannah, Ga., Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell announced a $30.15 million grant for...
Fire Companies Start Live-Burn Training for Pennsylvania Teens
(TNS) - The newest generation of firefighters in central Pennsylvania will be partaking in serious training earlier than ever after 21 fire companies in the...
How to Receive Severe Weather Reports in a Timely Manner
(TNS) - The National Weather Service gives recommendations on how to stay informed and multiple ways to receive severe weather watches and warnings. The weather...
AI-Infused Software Looks to Quicken Police Report Writing
Policing is about paperwork, not just apprehending criminals, and body camera supplier Axon is betting artificial intelligence can make that part of the job easier...
Mayor Seeking More Funding to Cover Lahaina Fire Costs
(TNS) - Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen is making an overtime plea to state lawmakers for more Lahaina wildfire recovery funding.Bissen, in letters dated Thursday,...
Texas County to Buy Out Flood-Prone Homes With Grant Money
(TNS) -Montgomery County is set to buy out 29 flood-prone homes thanks to a $13.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.The award...