Californians Must ‘Double Down’ on Home Wildfire Mitigation
(TNS) — Californians must fortify their homes against the ongoing threat of wildfire home by home, neighbor by neighbor and community by community.That’s the message...
Trump Signs Kentucky Emergency Declaration Amid Rain, Floods
(TNS) — President Donald Trump signed an order Friday declaring a state of emergency for Kentucky as rain continued to pound much of the state.The...
Aging 911 Systems Are Failing Millions — NG911 Is the Answer
Getting help is just a phone call away for the more than 240 million calls placed to 911 each year. Yet for those with hearing...
Flock Safety Pitches Drones as First Responders to 911 Calls
Drones are taking on a new job in law enforcement: Responding to 911 calls before humans do.Flock Safety, perhaps best known for its license plate...
Connecticut Startup Designing Emergency Response Drones
(TNS) — If you were among those that witnessed a mystery drone last year over New Jersey, New York or Connecticut, Mark Strauss can assure...
Drones, GIS and Cameras Are Transforming Disaster Assessment
In a matter of days a picturesque lakeside North Carolina town was transformed from the iconic backdrop of "Dirty Dancing" to a scene of catastrophic...
Honolulu Launches New Real-Time Emergency Alert System
(TNS) — Starting today, the City and County of Honolulu officially launches its new real-time, mass-notification system to inform the public about severe weather, beach...
Police in Traverse City, Mich., Using New Tech on Job
(TNS) — Upgraded technology aimed at identifying illegal drugs and drunken drivers is helping Traverse City Police Department officers do their jobs.In 2023, nearly 41...
Michigan Thunder, Ice Storms Leave 319K Without Power
(TNS) — Tornado warnings for at least six Michigan counties expired Sunday night and gave way to severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for much of...
Cumberland County, Pa., Restarts Volunteer CERT Program
(TNS) — It's a common sight at the scene of a disaster.Well-meaning volunteers jump in to help fight a fire or conduct search and rescue,...