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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
more#community-safety
#budget-cuts
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Democrat Warns FEMA Is Going to Fail This Summer' Due to Funding Cuts

FEMA risks failing this summer due to budget cuts and management issues, jeopardizing disaster response efforts.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Democrat Warns FEMA Is Going to Fail This Summer' Due to Funding Cuts

FEMA risks failing this summer due to budget cuts and management issues, jeopardizing disaster response efforts.
more#budget-cuts
#public-safety
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Texts sent to, from fired LAFD chief show what officials discussed during California fires

Communication among emergency leaders was crucial before the Palisades Fire escalated.
The situation was dire, with officials acknowledging the severity of the wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. County had a new emergency alert system. Did that hurt west Altadena?

Rapid deployment of Genasys' alert software in L.A. County led to significant miscommunication during wildfires, raising concerns about training and software reliability.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month 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 day ago
SF politics

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

Los Angeles
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Texts sent to, from fired LAFD chief show what officials discussed during California fires

Communication among emergency leaders was crucial before the Palisades Fire escalated.
The situation was dire, with officials acknowledging the severity of the wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. County had a new emergency alert system. Did that hurt west Altadena?

Rapid deployment of Genasys' alert software in L.A. County led to significant miscommunication during wildfires, raising concerns about training and software reliability.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month 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 day ago
SF politics

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

more#public-safety
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
more#trump-administration
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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
#wildfires
more#wildfires
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
6 days 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.
#disaster-response
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

FEMA isn't prepared for hurricane season, acting director concedes

Cameron Hamilton's appointment as FEMA's acting chief raises concerns about the agency's preparedness and leadership qualifications.
more#disaster-response
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week 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.
#natural-disasters
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim

Trump ordered a review of FEMA, suggesting its elimination, citing dissatisfaction with its performance in disaster management.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim

Trump ordered a review of FEMA, suggesting its elimination, citing dissatisfaction with its performance in disaster management.
more#natural-disasters
#disaster-preparedness
Retirement
fromWIRED
2 months ago

What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine

Federal agencies securely store records at Boyers Mine to protect against nuclear fallout and other risks.
Retirement
fromWIRED
2 months ago

What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine

Federal agencies securely store records at Boyers Mine to protect against nuclear fallout and other risks.
Online learning
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
more#disaster-preparedness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
2 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.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm 57 and was on track to retire. The LA fires caused $1 million in damage to my home, so I'll have to keep working.

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm 57 and was on track to retire. The LA fires caused $1 million in damage to my home, so I'll have to keep working.

more#eaton-fire
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

States say Trump's continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge's order

FEMA owes Oregon $129 million for disaster relief, impacting local emergency budgets.
#wildfire
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to Palisades Fire

Los Angeles Mayor ousts fire chief amid blame over wildfire preparedness and response.
Crowley failed to notify Bass of fire danger, leading to increased devastation.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to Palisades Fire

Los Angeles Mayor ousts fire chief amid blame over wildfire preparedness and response.
Crowley failed to notify Bass of fire danger, leading to increased devastation.
more#wildfire
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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
2 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
2 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.
#flooding
more#flooding
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Yet Another Battery Fire at Monterey County's Moss Landing Power Plant, Just 33 Days After Its Last Battery Fire

The recent fire at Moss Landing Power Plant was not as severe as the previous one, requiring no evacuations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

American Airlines CEO Expresses Deep Sorrow' Over Deadly DC Plane Crash

I want to express our deep sorrow about these events. This is a difficult day for all of us at American Airlines and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers.
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