Essential tech to have on hand for emergencies
A week ago, when a company named EcoFlow handed me a solar-powered hat that could charge my phone, I laughed. Now, I realize just how important tech like this can be in the wake of a disaster. So ...
Emergency alert warning to be sent to 87,000,000 UK phones – all you need to know
Millions of mobile phones and tablets across the UK will emit a loud alarm and vibrate. The message will be received on 4G ...
SLO County launches new emergency notification system. Here’s how to sign up
A new emergency notification system is now up and running across San Luis Obispo County, according to the county’s Office of Emergency Services. The agency launched AlertSLO on Wednesday as a new mass ...
Annette Bening Lays Out Financial Help Available From Entertainment Community Fund For Industry Workers Decimated By L.A. Wildfires
Annette Bening On Entertainment Community Fund Aid Available For Showbiz Industry Workers displaced by LA Wildfires ...
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Governor Inslee Acts to Codify Emergency Abortion Access in Washington
Immediate action is vital to safeguard emergency abortion care amid expected federal policy shifts, the governor said.
Wildfires latest: Firefighters prepare for dry conditions and strong winds
A warmer, drier climate means wildfires are getting worse, and encroaching on cities — with devastating impact. Toxic ...
How to help people impacted by the California fires
For more long-term aid, California Fire Foundation provides support to firefighters as well as their families. The ...
UK Woman Calls 999 Pretending To Order Pizza In Desperate Cry For Help. Police Shares Audio
The police force shared audio of the call on its X account and commended the call handler for her quick thinking.
Winter storm hits Deep South, prompting states of emergency, school closures
Winter storms closed schools, snarled flights and put millions of residents on alert across parts of the Deep South and south ...
A Delaware County worker who reported sexual abuse by her boss says she was placed on leave for speaking out
Maille Russel Bonsall sued the county in October, saying that Tim Boyce, the former head of the Department of Emergency ...
SBA Offers Financial Relief to Los Angeles County Businesses and Residents Impacted by Devastating Wildfires
Administrator Guzman also will join FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell in Southern California this week to assess on-the-ground needs and ensure the SBA is fully prepared to assist businesses, ...
LA residents turn to apps like Watch Duty and social media to track wildfire information
People are turning to online resources and smartphone app communities such as Watch Duty or Ring's "Neighbors" forum for ...