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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Sunday Links: Trumps Election Law Order Creates Chaos Across The Country

Trump's executive order on election laws raises concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

St. Louis emergency management chief on leave after failing to sound sirens for deadly tornado: report

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Sunday Links: Trumps Election Law Order Creates Chaos Across The Country

Trump's executive order on election laws raises concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

St. Louis emergency management chief on leave after failing to sound sirens for deadly tornado: report

fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Fireball in the sky as suspected meteor rattles Georgia and the Carolinas

A fireball that may have been a meteor burned through the sky on Tuesday just after noon in north Georgia, with a meteorite fragment crashing through a house in metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

What if a hurricane hits 'Alligator Alcatraz'? Florida drawing up evacuation plan

Florida's Department of Emergency Management is overseeing the construction of an immigrant detention center in the Everglades, which will be operational amid challenging weather conditions.
Miami food
#fema
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about U.S. hurricane season

Concerns grow over FEMA's leadership competency amidst significant staff reductions and upcoming hurricane season.
Online learning
fromFast Company
1 month ago

FEMA reduces emergency training before a brutal hurricane season

FEMA has cut training sessions for emergency managers ahead of the hurricane season, moving many online, which may impact coordination and preparedness.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony

FEMA's future is uncertain amidst leadership changes and discussions of potential elimination.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about U.S. hurricane season

Concerns grow over FEMA's leadership competency amidst significant staff reductions and upcoming hurricane season.
Online learning
fromFast Company
1 month ago

FEMA reduces emergency training before a brutal hurricane season

FEMA has cut training sessions for emergency managers ahead of the hurricane season, moving many online, which may impact coordination and preparedness.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony

FEMA's future is uncertain amidst leadership changes and discussions of potential elimination.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Record-high temperatures leave thousands of Mass. customers without power

Tuesday's record high temperatures peaked at over 100°F in Boston, marking it as both the hottest day recorded in June and the fourth warmest day overall.
Boston food
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Donald Trump set to flee to secret sites in nuclear war with Iran

In a World War III scenario with nuclear weapons, COOP would ensure the president, military leaders, and other officials operate from safe locations, preventing a leadership collapse that could lead to disorder throughout the society.
US politics
fromsilive
3 days ago

Con Ed reduces voltage to these 20 Staten Island communities; asks several others to conserve power

Con Edison has implemented an 8% voltage reduction in 20 Staten Island neighborhoods due to equipment issues and extreme temperatures, encouraging customers to reduce energy use.
NYC parents
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

China fireworks factory blast leaves several dead DW 06/17/2025

The explosion at a fireworks factory in central China's Hunan province has resulted in at least nine deaths and 26 injuries, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
World news
#flash-floods
#brooklyn-bridge
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Mexican navy ship Cuauhtemoc hits the Brooklyn Bridge during training exercise

A sailboat collision with the Brooklyn Bridge caused multiple injuries and the closure of bridge lanes.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Mexican navy ship Cuauhtemoc hits the Brooklyn Bridge during training exercise

A sailboat collision with the Brooklyn Bridge caused multiple injuries and the closure of bridge lanes.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Nokia takes the helm of Proactif to deliver 'state-of-the-art' UxV platforms | Computer Weekly

Nokia leads Proactif project to enhance Europe's technology resilience in Citizen Science and UxV systems for emergency management.
#los-angeles
#climate-change
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

70% of flood deaths in Europe in 2024 occurred in the Valencia floodplain

The October 2024 floods in Valencia resulted in 232 deaths, revealing serious emergency management failures amid increasing climate-related disasters.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

70% of flood deaths in Europe in 2024 occurred in the Valencia floodplain

The October 2024 floods in Valencia resulted in 232 deaths, revealing serious emergency management failures amid increasing climate-related disasters.
#wildfires
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Why are so many of Canada's wildfires burning 'out of control'?

Over half of the 200 wildfires in Canada are out of control, raising severe concerns over air quality and suppression efforts.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Why are so many of Canada's wildfires burning 'out of control'?

Over half of the 200 wildfires in Canada are out of control, raising severe concerns over air quality and suppression efforts.
#natural-disasters
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Miami food

Hurricane season begins June 1. This Florida emergency official reveals what keeps her up at night

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Nigeria flash floods: Which is most affected area, what caused the deluge?

Flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State have killed over 150 people and displaced thousands since Thursday.
Search and rescue operations continue amid significant structural damage and a rising death toll.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Miami food

Hurricane season begins June 1. This Florida emergency official reveals what keeps her up at night

Skiing
fromeuronews
4 weeks ago

Video. Blatten remains evacuated as Birch Glacier continues to break apart

Glacial break-offs above Blatten threaten the village and could cause debris flows or dam the River Lonza.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

Are you ready for hurricane season? See forecast, get tips - and don't do this

Be prepared for the 2025 hurricane season as forecasts predict above-average storm activity, especially in South Florida.
#community-safety
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Six Years Later, Still No Tuesday Noon Siren Upgrades, Which Would Now Cost $20 Million

San Francisco's emergency outdoor warning system upgrades face delays and escalating costs, impacting community safety amidst tsunami warnings.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Six Years Later, Still No Tuesday Noon Siren Upgrades, Which Would Now Cost $20 Million

San Francisco's emergency outdoor warning system upgrades face delays and escalating costs, impacting community safety amidst tsunami warnings.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Los Gatos develops plan to reduce projected $3.7M deficit

‘The deficit was driven by the escalation of salaries, pension obligations, and cost of supplies,’ said Town Manager Chris Constantin, emphasizing the need for strategic financial management.
Fundraising
#trump-administration
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. County emergency official charged with murder of his mother

Barreras specialized in building and maintaining the technology that allows county residents to be quickly notified about emergencies through their phones, radios, and television.
Los Angeles
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Houses of worship being sought to volunteer as Cooling Centers during extreme hot weather

Houses of worship are being asked to serve as Cooling Centers to help vulnerable individuals during extreme heat this summer.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Turkey: 151 hurt jumping from buildings amid earthquake, say authorities

The earthquake was felt in surrounding provinces, leading to an outpouring of panic as residents rushed into open areas away from buildings for safety.
Germany news
#eaton-fire
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Emergency management officials not to blame for west Altadena alert failures, sources say

Evacuation alerts were delayed for west Altadena residents during the Eaton fire, leading to tragic consequences.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Emergency management officials not to blame for west Altadena alert failures, sources say

Evacuation alerts were delayed for west Altadena residents during the Eaton fire, leading to tragic consequences.
#disaster-preparedness
OMG science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why federal employees are essential to earthquake safety in America

Preparation for earthquakes is essential to prevent loss of life and property damage, as illustrated by the devastating Myanmar earthquake.
OMG science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why federal employees are essential to earthquake safety in America

Preparation for earthquakes is essential to prevent loss of life and property damage, as illustrated by the devastating Myanmar earthquake.
#wildfire
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Indonesian volcano sends ash cloud 8km high, some flights cancelled

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's eruption has disrupted multiple flights and raised emergency warnings to the highest level for locals and tourists, signaling an urgent response.
World news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

MoJ readies extra prison places in case summer riots happen again

Prisons are preparing for a possible surge in offenders due to potential civil unrest, with no emergency measures planned such as early release schemes.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Deadline for free fire debris removal in L.A. County is approaching

Los Angeles County is urging property owners to enroll in a fire debris removal program before the March 31 deadline.
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