#hazard-management

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California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
#brooklyn
New York City
fromHoodline
5 hours ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
19 hours ago

Back wall collapses at vacant Brooklyn building, forcing neighbors to evacuate

A partial collapse of a vacant Brooklyn building led to evacuations and a determination of structural compromise by the Department of Buildings.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 hours ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
19 hours ago

Back wall collapses at vacant Brooklyn building, forcing neighbors to evacuate

A partial collapse of a vacant Brooklyn building led to evacuations and a determination of structural compromise by the Department of Buildings.
#artificial-intelligence
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How to navigate uncertainty in an increasingly uncertain world

Artificial intelligence advancements are creating job insecurity and uncertainty for millions, compounded by geopolitical tensions and personal health challenges.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How to navigate uncertainty in an increasingly uncertain world

Artificial intelligence advancements are creating job insecurity and uncertainty for millions, compounded by geopolitical tensions and personal health challenges.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Commander Helen Flanagan stated, 'At this stage last night's arson is not being linked to other incidents in the north-west London area over the last week or last month's arson in Golders Green but counter terrorism officers are leading due to the similarities of each attack.'
London politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Flood warnings in place for Ontario's cottage country as warm temps, rainfall swamp communities | CBC News

Minden Hills has been under a state of emergency since Tuesday, with flooding affecting homes and roads, and the local arena being converted into an evacuation center.
Canada news
London
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
#climate-change
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new interactive map shows which NYC blocks are most vulnerable to flooding

Climate change threatens New York City with flooding, as over one-fifth of the city is identified as vulnerable 'Blue Zones'.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

'That comes with a price tag': How snow removal is busting town budgets

Massachusetts municipalities face severe budget shortfalls due to record snowfall and climate change-related extreme weather events.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new interactive map shows which NYC blocks are most vulnerable to flooding

Climate change threatens New York City with flooding, as over one-fifth of the city is identified as vulnerable 'Blue Zones'.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Boston food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

How Molasses Caused One Of History's Strangest Disasters In A Boston Neighborhood - Tasting Table

The Great Molasses Flood in Boston in 1919 resulted from a tank burst, causing 21 deaths and significant destruction.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: San Ramon Earthquakes Causing Widespread Leaks

Bail amounts in the Esparto fireworks explosion case remain unchanged, while Utah faces a significant measles outbreak affecting 600 individuals.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Air pollution making people in UK get long-term illnesses earlier, study finds

Air pollution in the UK is causing earlier onset of long-term illnesses, with some conditions appearing over two years earlier than they would otherwise.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper

Over 75% of homeless residents affected by the 2025 wildfires reported injuries or major life disruptions, highlighting the link between climate disasters and homelessness.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Chicago
fromwww.bloomberg.com
3 days ago

NYC Heat Builds as Midwest Faces Bigger Storm Threat

New York faces heat while the Midwest and Great Plains experience severe storms and tornado watches.
#crisis-management
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
SF parents
fromabc7.com
4 days ago

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

A security guard acknowledged that an early evacuation order during the 2025 flood could have saved lives at Camp Mystic.
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Ordnance Survey works with Snowflake to tackle flood risk | Computer Weekly

Intelligent Flood Readiness model identifies 1.2 million people in England at risk of flooding, focusing on vulnerable areas for policymaking.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

"Sweeping Restructuring" of U.S. Forest Service Fuels Public Lands Concerns - SnowBrains

The U.S. Forest Service is undergoing a major restructuring, relocating headquarters and closing regional offices, which critics argue weakens its effectiveness.
Careers
fromWorld Economic Forum
5 days ago

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Neuroscience reveals that the calmest person in any crisis isn't naturally fearless - their brain learned to delay panic because their childhood required them to be functional before they were allowed to be afraid - Silicon Canals

Calmness under pressure is a learned response, not merely a personality trait or temperament.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
Remote teams
from3blmedia
1 week ago

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work complicates evacuation plans, creating gaps when designated safety personnel are absent, necessitating a shift to more inclusive safety strategies.
Environment
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.
Boston
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Smoke reported at Macombs Dam Park near Yankee Stadium

A fire at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx produced heavy smoke but did not impact Yankee Stadium.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Minden, Ont., declares state of emergency after massive flooding | CBC News

The town declared a state of emergency Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., citing an increasing level of water on its Gull River which flows directly through the town and more rainy, warmer weather forecasted for the next five to ten days.
Canada news
#fire
California
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Fire in Crown Heights, Brooklyn kills 2, displaces multiple families

Two people died and a firefighter was injured in a fire at a Crown Heights apartment building.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
California
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Fire in Crown Heights, Brooklyn kills 2, displaces multiple families

Two people died and a firefighter was injured in a fire at a Crown Heights apartment building.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Woman jumps off third floor balcony to escape fire

This incident highlights why you should always ensure your escape route is clear and why we recommend to never charge your e-bike or e-scooter on your means of escape, such as a hallway or by your front door.
London
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Toilet flushing methods in the US and Europe differ significantly, impacting water conservation efforts amid increasing water scarcity concerns.
Public health
fromNature
6 days ago

How I harness research to inform humanitarian relief efforts

Beverley Stringer has dedicated her career to humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on improving public health in crisis settings.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

The boy fell from the seventh floor and landed in an area of mulch. Despite the fall, the child was alert, breathing, and conscious, though he was crying.
Boston
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who are excellent in emergencies and fall apart during ordinary weeks aren't wired wrong. Their nervous system was calibrated for crisis, and calm registers as the absence of signal rather than the presence of safety. They function brilliantly when the house is burning because fire is the only temperature that feels familiar. - Silicon Canals

The autonomic nervous system has a social engagement system that affects how individuals respond to stress and calm.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.
Canada news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Shockwaves felt across US states after earthquake rattles Canada

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Ottawa, Canada, was felt across multiple US states, causing mild to moderate shaking but no reported injuries.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Heat Waves Are Getting So Brutal That They Just Kill You, Full Stop

Wet bulb temperature is a critical measure of heat and humidity affecting human survivability, revealing a lower threshold for mass heat death than previously thought.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

We're in a new era of heightened CEO safety measures, security pros say

This attack is just shedding light on the fact that you're even more vulnerable outside of the office, said Don Aviv, CEO of Interfor International, a security consultancy.
Information security
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Evacuations ordered as Hawaii dam is at major risk of failure

Evacuation orders were issued for North Shore towns in Hawaii due to flash flooding and imminent dam failure risks.
fromState of the Planet
3 weeks ago

Centering Community in Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

I watched my mom and the attitude she takes to life. She always believes there is a 'better' coming; even if you can't see it now, it is coming soon.
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Non-survivable': heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

When scientists applied a new model of human survivability that takes into account the body's ability to function and stay cool depending on age, they found all six events had seen non-survivable periods for older people who could not find shade.
Environment
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Climate change is fuelling deadly disease outbreaks, study warns

Climate change-driven extreme weather events directly cause disease outbreaks, with 60% of Peru's 2023 dengue cases linked to cyclone-induced rainfall and warm temperatures.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Sinking Land Drives Hidden Flood Risk in One of the World's Most Populated Regions

Land subsidence on Java Island is significantly increasing flood risk, potentially accounting for 85% of sea level rise by 2050.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Flood the Zone

As the Class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce this summer, they-like last year's graduates and those already in the job market-are facing what economists now call a "low hire, low fire" economy. Whether this is driven by AI or other economic factors remains hotly debated, but the causes are beside the point for new grads looking for jobs postgraduation in an economy marked by a pullback in early-career hiring.
Higher education
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay calm during emergencies but fall apart over minor inconveniences aren't fragile. Their system was calibrated for catastrophe, and it genuinely doesn't know how to scale down to a traffic jam or a lost set of keys. - Silicon Canals

Accumulated small daily frustrations can trigger greater stress responses than single major crises in people whose nervous systems were calibrated for survival under chronic danger or high-stakes conditions.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

AI set to map risks of future climate disasters

Brazil is developing an AI agent to provide climate-disaster information and preparedness guidance to residents, integrating AI, simulations, and citizen participation for household-level risk management.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Moving Capitals Across Global Contexts: From Strategic Planning to Environmental Necessity

Across history, the relocation of capital cities has often been associated with moments of political rupture, regime change, or symbolic nation-building. From Brasília to Islamabad, new capitals were frequently conceived as instruments of centralized power, territorial control, or ideological projection. In recent decades, however, a different set of drivers has begun to shape these decisions. Rather than security or representation alone, contemporary capital relocations are increasingly tied to structural pressures such as demographic concentration, infrastructural saturation, environmental risk, and long-term resource management.
World news
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Designing When Your City Is Under Siege

Life doesn't pause for grief or fear. You might be going through something devastating but you're still packing lunches, still driving your kids to baseball practice, still showing up to work. One minute I find myself prepping for a whole home presentation and the next minute I'm checking the news, hoping and praying that no one has been killed on the streets today.
Design
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Can culling your garden slow a wildfire? A California city pins its hopes on a contested plan

Tucked into the ridges overlooking California's San Francisco Bay and against an expansive nature area, the house Thouati and his wife have owned for 30-some years sits in one of the highest wildfire-threat areas in the state. A scientist with a penchant for diving deep, he poured into the research. Hundreds of articles later, he said, it became clear I had to swallow my pride.
Environment
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Grid Protection in Severe Weather: What Security Leaders Need to Know

A major winter storm severely strained U.S. power systems, creating disruptions that cybercriminals exploited by targeting existing infrastructure weaknesses.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Top 5 Ways Broken Triage Increases Business Risk Instead of Reducing It

Triage failures occur when decisions are made without execution evidence, causing false positives, missed threats, and higher costs; interactive sandboxes enable evidence-backed verdicts within seconds.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Weather warning fatigue is real and experts say it's putting lives at risk - Silicon Canals

Warning fatigue causes people to ignore severe weather alerts, increasing personal and public risk.
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