Public Safety
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The Osceola County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of new portable and dual band radios at a cost of $330,552 during its meeting Dec. 16, by a vote of 5-1. -
City Council is considering two options that would charge for paramedic care provided by the Monterey Fire Department when ambulance transport is needed. Some are concerned it would discourage people from calling 911.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson said he would request an expedited emergency declaration from the federal government, seeking to unlock federal resources and financial support, as flooding continues in Western Washington this week.
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While firefighters' working realities have changed, their government structures and protocols remain.
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The cybersecurity camp, funded by the National Science Foundation and the NSA, was attended by about 200 Girl Scouts from across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, Calif.
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'Unprecedented' night in Kitsap County, Wash., even without any major fires or injuries.
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Danger level is 'unusually high,' according to House Homeland Security Committee member.
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New website run by Florida International University will provide advisories to Spanish-language speakers.
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Will disinformation campaigns become a growing trend that undermine recent advances in spreading important information during emergencies?
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FEMA has six job categories that will remain posted through July 24.
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H5N2 and hurricanes are topics at disaster preparedness summit.
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Redundant backup is a big part of the changes for governments and utilities.
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The communities plan to take complete charge of handling some calls for emergency help by mid-2016.
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Many homeowners will need to rebuild rather than repair.
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The department is leveraging a new mobile app that expedites and automates police reporting with officials estimating sizable savings.
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How the social contexts in Mississippi and New Jersey affected recovery.
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As monsoon season approaches, leaders issue warnings about floodwaters.
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The blaze has required more than 1,900 fire personnel, 50 crews, 121 engines and 16 helicopters.
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Shooting prompts questions about licensing for private security guards.
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Is the greatest danger from terrorism within our own borders?
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Church leaders react with shock after nine killed at historic church.
