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How does Ohio's emergency alert system work? What to know when severe weather approaches
It's the middle of severe weather season in Ohio, meaning more storms are likely still to come. Here's how the state will let ...
Lawmaker inquires about Arkansas’ emergency communication capabilities following Texas flood
In light of the catastrophic flooding in Texas leading to the deaths of at least 110 people, an Arkansas Legislative Council ...
Texas flood victims received hours of critical warning through emergency mobile alert system
Government warnings reach mobile devices through partnerships between FEMA, FCC and carriers like Verizon and AT&T, as shown ...
Texas town right next door to flood-ravaged county added new alert sirens last year — and nobody perished in July 4 storms
A small Texas town that recorded no deaths in last weekend's flood disaster had recently upgraded its emergency alert system ...
In deadly Texas floods, one town had what some didn't: A wailing warning siren
Emergency officials are starting to focus on alert systems as they search for answers about how the flash flooding swept away ...
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Disappointment grows over Hawaii's opt in alert system
A Waianae resident says she only found out she needed to evacuate during Oahu’s latest weather disaster by scrolling on ...
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Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year
A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have ...
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The Arlington County Emergency Communications Center implemented Amazon Connect in 2023, becoming the first in the region to ...
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State can do better on tragedies like Central Texas flood. Here’s how | Opinion
It’s not too soon, and lawmakers have a rare chance to act quickly. Here’s a roadmap for the Legislature. | Opinion ...
White House says Texas flood 'act of God' as officials dodge questions about officer in tragedy that killed over 100
Catastrophic flooding in central Texas has claimed at least 108 lives, including 30 children at Camp Mystic in Kerr County.
Family says B.C.’s health care system failed them and led to the death of their son
A Vancouver Island family is speaking out after their 11-year-old son died in hospital and they say it never should have happened. “He was a child who loved life, was full of energy, typical boy that ...