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Drones could someday deliver life-saving medical supplies to injured persons across Cambria County, Pa., and potentially even transport them to hospitals if need be.
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The storm is anticipated to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane and then weaken quickly after landfall. Hurricane warnings are in effect for some parts of the Louisiana coast, while other areas are under watch.
The storm is anticipated to develop into a hurricane by the time it arrives on the Gulf Coast. The Texas Division of Emergency Management is readying a 24-hour operations center and other additional resources.
September is National Preparedness Month, and particularly in light of worsening storms, fires and extreme heat, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to take this opportunity to be ready for future disasters.
The Tahoe Basin Wildfire Analysis, released in August, found that in the event of a sudden wildfire, evacuations for residents in some areas could take eight to nine hours, or as long as 14.
The NRG was created after hundreds of conversations with stakeholders across the country on the chronic stressors and shocks that need to be addressed to create a resilient community.
A reclassification would mean the 911 telecommunicator position would be classified as a Protective Service Occupation and entitled to the same benefits as other first responders, including mental health support.
Given the unpredictable nature of earthquakes, California's Office of Emergency Services urges residents to download the state's free MyShake App, which can give critical early warnings of a destructive quake.
Two conservation groups in Montana have brought lawsuits against logging projects and prescribed burns, claiming that they hurt wildlife, but some say the complaints have made it more difficult to fight wildfires.
A survey found that less than 40 percent of agencies spend at least 10 percent of their budget on prevention, while 42 percent said they don't use any software to detect and monitor fires.
The Park Fire, currently burning north of Chico, has already become the second-largest wildfire in California history, in a county that has seen more than its share of devastating blazes in the past decade.
The company, which already serves the federal government, has released a data-based product to other public agencies. The goal is to help officials with flood response, management and recovery operations.
The town’s plan expired in 2023. The new hazard mitigation plan will be valid for five years following the Town Council’s adoption of it. The planning process is funded by a $18,000 grant and $2,000 by the town.
What could become the first named storm of hurricane season had wind speeds of 40 mph as of Tuesday morning and triggered a tropical storm warning on the Texas coast.
Ahead of what's forecast to be an active hurricane season, the Florida Division of Emergency Management is ready with digitized services for residents and connections to Starlink satellites to ensure reliable Internet.
A proposed Emergency Response Standard would increase training requirements for firefighters, which could prove too costly for volunteer brigades or mean some volunteers have to drop out of the programs.
