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Delayed, late alerts and widespread misrouted notifications have renewed concerns over the reliability of the region’s emergency warning systems
Wildland Supervisor Dana Turner was seriously hurt when a 70-foot fir tree fell on her, crushing her femur and injuring her lower back
The union representing New York City firefighters is calling for a full investigation after officials uncovered documents on Ground Zero health hazards that the city had long claimed did not exist
A proposed move from a 24/48 to a 24/72 schedule is gaining momentum after more than 86% of surveyed Lubbock residents backed the change
Northampton Captain Michael Booke suffered a cardiovascular event during a water rescue training course
A fire that began below deck on the One Henry Hudson burned roughly 100 cargo containers and triggered a temporary shelter-in-place order
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