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The tri-state area is anticipating dangerously cold temperatures, “well below zero” wind chills and more snowfall. A Code Blue warning is currently in effect in New York City, which means additional emergency protocols. -
Lawmakers and leaders of California’s mental health crisis centers hoped that by 2026 the state would have a more robust system to address the growing need for behavioral health services. But delays have frustrated stakeholders.
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Several General Assembly members representing the state's Appalachian region will seek funding to form a new resilience office charged with mitigating, preparing for and responding to disasters. -
The rollout follows several years of planning and state-funded upgrades to Laredo's 911 infrastructure, including new dispatch technology and cybersecurity protections approved by City Council in 2024 and 2025.
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As in many states across the country, Ohio residents are being advised to take serious precautions amid dangerously cold temperatures expected to last through the beginning of February.
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By being classified as first responders rather than administrative workers, dispatchers could see improved access to benefits and support in a demanding profession that often operates behind the scenes.
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A contract with Motorola Solutions will enable the county to do a better job of safeguarding its emergency radio communications system. Tower sites and radio dispatch consoles will get 24/7 security.
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The dispatch center serving Benton and Franklin counties will take non-emergency calls with AI starting next week. Staff will reportedly save three hours per day and callers won't have to wait on hold for help.
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North Dakota lawmakers are exploring telemedicine as a solution to the shortage of paramedics and volunteer first responders statewide. One option connects responders in ambulances with medical providers for support.
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After the death of a person in police custody during a system malfunction and other repeated issues, city lawmakers will investigate the computer-aided dispatch system that is "prone to freeze-ups and outages."
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A study from the National Emergency Management Association and Deloitte finds that the cycle of response to and recovery from both natural and human-made disasters is not sustainable. Investing in prevention is critical.
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The project from the state Department of Environmental Quality mimics nature’s way of handling excessive rainfall, using a large retention pond and indigenous plants to capture water and slow its release into a nearby creek.
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A study found that homes built with fire-resistant materials and that had cleared vegetation within 5 feet of walls, in line with California's proposed "zone zero" regulations, were more likely to survive the January wildfires.
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Energized by a donation, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s drone program now handles everything from search and rescue to fighting blazes and setting prescribed burns.
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Boulder County this week awarded about $2 million to mainly rural fire districts in the third round of fall grants from the Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax.
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Stolen data from the data breach was published online as emergency management and law enforcement officials in jurisdictions across the country took their subscriptions offline.
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Between 2019 and 2025, California paid four tech companies over $450 million to build out its Next-Generation 911 system, but it didn't work as planned. A pivot to a new plan could cost hundreds of millions more.
