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Police, fire and emergency management leaders are holding community meetings to gauge public reception about proposed drone-as-first-responder pilots. Formal plans would go before the City Council later this...
Hundreds of thousands are without power across the state, while more than 100 homes were destroyed on the Big Island. Officials are applauding the effectiveness of emergency responders.
Katie Schlick, who worked for the White House climate adviser, will help the state reduce heat impacts and coordinate with local communities on resilience. The move comes amid historic heat waves across the...
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources created a resource that compiles data from a range of sources, making that information accessible through a mobile application and a desktop dashboard.
The Flock automated cameras proved to be easily susceptible to vandalism and theft, a police official said, and the department did not have ongoing funding for the technology after a one-year grant.
The City Council will examine spending about $2.2 million to scale up its drone fleet. The new approach, “drone as first responder,” would deploy them ahead of, or in place of, an officer.
Disaster experts say there's no definitive answer as to how long someone can survive after a devastating earthquake like the recent temblor in western Colombia. A number of factors influence rescue outcomes.
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said firefighters battling wildfires across Oregon are short on resources and crews and is calling for greater federal assistance. Fire managers say they need roughly twice their current...
Law enforcement officers on both sides of Tampa Bay have been using drones since 2019, and are now sending them on search and rescues, crime scene investigations, and into hostage situations.
Plus, Boulder, Colo., seeks a new partner for its citywide fiber project, Fresno, Calif., offers free digital skills classes, companies support post-disaster connectivity, and more.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety recently completed a six-day, no-cost “Drone as First Responder” pilot evaluation using a drone system provided by Axon in partnership with Skydio.
Artificial intelligence can help support state, local and tribal emergency management offices. New reports, however, reveal most entities remain in early phases of adoption.
Hurricanes are becoming more common in New England. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency offers comprehensive resources on its website for all types of emergencies and urges Bay Staters to be ready.
Vandals have been damaging or stealing license plate-reading cameras in numerous Minnesota cities, including one that was swiped from atop a 10-foot-tall pole in Faribault, officials said.
President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Washington state, authorizing FEMA to coordinate all federal disaster relief efforts and take on 75 percent of eligible costs.
Extreme drought and heat are fueling more than a dozen major wildfires that continue to burn across Washington. Tens of thousands of residents have evacuated.
Police officials say a first-responder drone program could save lives, while residents of Middletown and Bridgeport have raised concerns about what they mean for data privacy and surveillance.
Department watchdogs argue that public records allow residents to evaluate how the LAPD and other agencies are performing and look for ways to improve.
Called "base camps," the sites were used for lodging, meals and support for first responders, state personnel and the public. Officials are now saying they need to assess the camps' ROI for future emergencies.
As Cleveland leaders debate whether to continue using Flock Safety license plate readers, the company and law enforcement say an increase in case closure rates are evidence the tech is working.
The York County, Pa., Regional Police Department is alerting residents about a scam involving fraudsters who impersonate York County Sheriff’s Office deputies to extort money from victims.
King County, Wash., last year released a guide to smoke readiness, response planning and adaptation at a time when the prospects for busy fire seasons are only increasing. It offers a blueprint others can fo...
To address staffing shortages and other challenges of emergency medical services in the rural area, a study recommended the creation of a countywide EMS authority to “share resources and stabilize funding.”
The University of Miami installed the second phase of its SEAHIVE project, which uses 3D-printed concrete structures seeded with coral off the city's coast, designed to help break down waves that come in fro...