Baltimore Considers 10.7% Increase in Fire Department Budget
(TNS) — The Baltimore City Council’s final task on Thursday was to consider a $362 million proposed budget for the Baltimore City Fire Department, an...
New York Launches Interactive Heat and Illness Risk Dashboard
(TNS) — Although North Country has had a spell of cold, wet weather of late, the summer heat will be here before you know it....
Easy Backyard Skills to Practice Now
[ ] We live in a world that’s based on convenience and consistency. Every morning, we wake up assuming that basic necessities such as electricity,...
Richmond, Calif., Fire Dept. to Provide Life-Saving Advanced Care
(TNS) — Two decades after Richmond firefighters first started pushing for the city to upgrade its emergency response capabilities, councilmembers signaled their support for establishing...
Coconino County, Ariz., Seeks Feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan
(TNS) — In order to prepare for and reduce the risks of disasters, Coconino County is updating its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP).The purpose of...
With FEMA Support in Question, Florida Preps for Hurricane Season
(TNS) — Every hurricane season in Florida comes with uncertainty but there’s a surprising new source of questions this year surrounding the federal agency that...
Iowa Bill Would Allow State to Ask Local 911s for Reimbursement
(TNS) — Emergency response systems officials are warning about the potential impacts of legislation passed in the final moments of this year's session and are...
Can You Make It Out There?
[ ] Many preppers believe their bug-out bags are ready for any kind of emergency. Unless they test their gear in real conditions, they have...
Houston Area Preps for Hurricane Season, Will Lean on State
(TNS) — FEMA funding and aid may be uncertain ahead of hurricane season, but Houston-area emergency management officials say they are prepared for the disasters...
Santa Clara County, Calif., to Install AI-Powered Smoke Sensors
(TNS) — With California still reeling after some of its worst wildfires on record ravaged Los Angelesearlier this year, Santa Clara County authorities this week...