Natural Disaster
Burning over 129 square miles in steep, remote terrain, the Gifford Fire has injured at least three people and forced closures in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
FEMA acting administrator David Richardson defended the agency’s response, denying claims of delays and calling the federal-state coordination a model for disaster response
Basic supplies arrive by airlift, truck and mule as at least 121 deaths are recorded
Hurricane Helene flooding forces patients to a hospital roof, wipes out a VFD and downs a tree, killing two firefighters
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
Over 50 search and rescue teams are spread across several states as officials warn that the recovery will be lengthy
Over 50 search teams are deployed across Western North Carolina, rescuing stranded residents after flooding from Hurricane Helene made most roads impassable
After other helicopters failed to reach Unicoi County Hospital because of winds, a Virginia State Police helicopter was able to land on the roof to evacuate 54 people
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
The Category 4 hurricane struck Florida with maximum sustained winds estimated at 140 mph
Hurricane Helene is expected to bring storm conditions as far inland as Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana when it makes
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Public safety departments and agencies did not develop plans such as having extra staff on duty, staging apparatus or supplies in high-risk areas, or possible evacuations.
The Airport Fire in Orange County has burned more than 30 square miles
The Line Fire east of Los Angeles has burned over 27 square miles
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
More than 100 people were evacuated as firefighters worked to rescue people trapped in homes and vehicles
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell said there is still much to learn from the devastating Maui wildfires
Fire/rescue crews in Sarasota and Manatee counties were able to make over 800 rescues during the unprecedented rainfall
One video shows a man escaping from the Edgehill Fire with a turkey in his arms
The Durkee Fire has burned over 420 square miles and caused the evacuation of the city of Huntington
Over two dozen wildfires are burning in the Pacific Northwest
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring
The Corral Fire caused the evacuation of parts of city of Tracy before it was 50% contained
New satellite missions are based on a growing interest in spotting wildfires and relaying information to fire crews
To prepare for the 2024 hurricane and wildfire seasons, the Un-carrier has ramped up its disaster preparedness efforts with more network hardening, new response vehicles, additional deployed 2.5GHz spectrum and a new community support program
Dozens of off-duty Frisco firefighters have been working to take care of each other and neighbors after the EF-3 tornado hit their neighborhood
Weekend storms caused destruction, power outages across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky
Adair County Health System had set up a triage center at the Greenfield high school after much of town was destroyed
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
Officials report multiple injuries and damage in Portage and Kalamazoo
Veterinarians play a vital role in emergency situations, not only caring for the K-9 officers, but also tending to pets affected by disaster
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