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In a virtual town hall meeting on fire preparedness, California officials said fire mitigation has made progress but will be put to the test this year by anticipated dramatic weather that might exacerbate wildfire risk. -
After three people died during an EF3 tornado on March 6, Union City leaders were concerned the existing sirens weren't loud enough. The new system is designed specifically for severe weather alerts.
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All Omaha firefighters are certified EMTs but not all are certified paramedics. To make certification easier, a mobile simulation lab, jointly operated by the Omaha Fire Department and Creighton University, is coming to them.
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The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is hosting free webinars this spring for anyone interested in helping rural communities prepare for and respond to disasters such as floods, extreme heat and wildfires.
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Coming on the heels of unanswered 911 calls, the improvements are part of a $39.2 million contract that the City Council voted on last year. The work will allow Jersey City to take part in a statewide 911 upgrade.
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After a mild winter that left the state with a relatively low snowpack, Gov. Tina Kotek signed an executive order on March 31 declaring drought emergencies in three eastern Oregon counties, months earlier than previous years.
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SKYWARN is a public service program that asks volunteers to help keep their local communities safe by providing accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.
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County and state fire departments, the sheriff’s office, CHP and city officials explained how they collaborate to ensure emergency personnel can do their jobs and notify residents when evacuation is necessary.
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Following wildfires in March 2025, the city approved an agreement with FEMA to use the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, which allows for virtual GPS-based boundaries to trigger targeted automated alerts.
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The City Council approved $989,000 to build a fully functional emergency operations center at the Community and Recreation Center. It will replace the existing EOC, housed in a break room at City Hall.
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A federal spending bill includes $34.85 million for continued expansion of the ShakeAlert system, including into Nevada. Nevada experts will work with the USGS to design a warning system tailored to the state.
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The company is moving beyond its roots in floodplain management tools for local government. The goal is to provide faster services to residents when it comes to permitting, emergency management and other areas.
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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.
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Washington, D.C., government shifted to operate with modifications, to ensure essential services remained available during the January snow event. IT played a supportive role behind the scenes.
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An explosively strengthening winter storm hit the Southeast U.S. Sunday, bringing snow, hurricane-force winds, storm surges and dangerous cold, including below-freezing temperatures in Southern Florida.
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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.
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While snowfalls have been modest, freezing temperatures are still cause for concern. President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for West Virginia to supplement response resources.
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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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While the city has used drones before, Chief Roderick Porter said the two new aerial vehicles the department is getting under a contract with security tech company Flock Safety are more advanced.
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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.
