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#wildfire
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

#fdny
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 hour ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 hour ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
Boston

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Boston
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
#wildfires
#fire
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

FDNY Battles Massive East Flatbush Blaze On Brooklyn Avenue

A large fire occurred in East Flatbush, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

FDNY Battles Massive East Flatbush Blaze On Brooklyn Avenue

A large fire occurred in East Flatbush, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Renovation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Rubble, mud and hair: How to rebuild a home in Gaza

Residents in Gaza are using salvaged materials to build temporary shelters due to restrictions on construction supplies.
#hawaii
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Hawaii Is Open for Travelers After Historic Storms-Here's How to Help Local Communities Recover

Hawaii faces severe weather challenges but remains resilient, with most tourist areas open and a focus on community support.
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

Traveling to Hawaii After the Floods-What to Know and How to Help

Kona low storms caused catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, leading to over 30 inches of rain and significant damage, with recovery efforts ongoing.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Hawaii Is Open for Travelers After Historic Storms-Here's How to Help Local Communities Recover

Hawaii faces severe weather challenges but remains resilient, with most tourist areas open and a focus on community support.
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

Traveling to Hawaii After the Floods-What to Know and How to Help

Kona low storms caused catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, leading to over 30 inches of rain and significant damage, with recovery efforts ongoing.
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

At NYCHA's Hammel Houses, Residents Wait for Sandy-Damaged Community Center to Reopen

The Community Center in Hammel Houses has been closed since Superstorm Sandy in 2012, impacting local youth and seniors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Not if, but when: how Spain's coastal towns are preparing for tsunamis

Chipiona assumes that its citizens will have about an hour between an earthquake and a tsunami. Information boards explain what a tsunami is and what to do if one is coming.
Barcelona
London food
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Emergency responders at scene of serious Dublin city centre accident as Luas services disrupted

A collision at Abbey Street and O'Connell Street in Dublin has caused road closures and disruption to Luas services.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Public health
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Elderly people should be SEPARATED on flights to speed up evacuations

Elderly passengers should be distributed evenly on flights to enhance emergency evacuation efficiency.
#homelessness
Social justice
fromPUNCH
6 days ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago
San Francisco

Cell outage blocks San Francisco 911 calls

A cell outage may disrupt 911 calls in San Francisco, prompting residents to use Wi-Fi calling or text 911 for assistance.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: SF's 911 System Briefly Has Difficulty With Cellphone Calls

San Francisco's 911 system faced issues with cellphone calls, which were resolved by 4 pm on Monday.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Cell outage blocks San Francisco 911 calls

A cell outage may disrupt 911 calls in San Francisco, prompting residents to use Wi-Fi calling or text 911 for assistance.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: SF's 911 System Briefly Has Difficulty With Cellphone Calls

San Francisco's 911 system faced issues with cellphone calls, which were resolved by 4 pm on Monday.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Every child wants to find joy': the scheme designing playground equipment for disaster zones

Meininger, who grew up in Germany but now lives in London, likes making things. So when he saw how much his young sons enjoyed the jungle gym and play forts at the local park, he made an indoor treehouse for them.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

"We are seeing increased storms and increased water volumes," says Laura Holbrook, the director of the flood protection authority for Luzerne County, Pa, where the town is located.
Environment
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Dual early morning fires break out within minutes in East New York, FDNY responds * Brooklyn Paper

Two early-morning fires in East New York were controlled by FDNY with no reported injuries.
#earthquake
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

How to prepare for the next earthquake in Oakland

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Santa Cruz Mountains emphasizes the need for preparedness in the Bay Area.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Thursday Morning What's Up: Overnight Earthquake Wakes Up Many Bay Area Residents

A 5.0M earthquake warning was issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains, later downgraded to 4.6M, causing mild shaking in San Francisco.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Overnight Earthquake Wakes Up Many Bay Area Residents

A 5.0M earthquake warning was issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains, later downgraded to 4.6M, causing mild shaking in San Francisco.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Roving security team to tackle surge in antisocial behaviour in Dublin parks

A new Mobile Security Crew will patrol city parks to deter antisocial behavior during a six-month trial period.
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Long Island teen, mom credited with saving neighbor from house fire

I heard the sound of the fire. Like, I heard the sound of the cracking of the house and stuff like that, and then I turned and looked and I seen it. The flames coming out of the side of the house.
NYC parents
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
fromState of the Planet
1 week 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
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

2 dead after North York house fire: Toronto Fire Chief | CBC News

Two elderly individuals died in a house fire in North York, with firefighters and paramedics unable to save them.
Environment
fromNature
1 week 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The 'Waffle House Index' FEMA Uses To Gauge Natural Disasters - Tasting Table

Waffle House's more than 2,000 U.S. locations span regions prone to hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and severe flooding, being concentrated in the mid-Atlantic down through the Gulf Coast and across to the Midwest.
Miami food
Berlin
fromwww.berlin.de
2 weeks ago

Berlin plans to strengthen civil defense

Berlin's Senate commits to strengthening civil defense through appointing coordinators in each department and increasing crisis drills to enhance population protection and crisis resilience.
#emergency-preparedness
Public health
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials organized a community seminar featuring multiple public safety organizations and nonprofits to educate residents about evacuation preparedness and emergency response procedures.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials hosted a preparedness seminar with public safety organizations and nonprofits to help residents understand evacuation procedures and emergency response coordination.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials organized a community seminar featuring multiple public safety organizations and nonprofits to educate residents about evacuation preparedness and emergency response procedures.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Saratoga evacuation seminar helps residents prepare for emergencies

Saratoga city officials hosted a preparedness seminar with public safety organizations and nonprofits to help residents understand evacuation procedures and emergency response coordination.
NYC LGBT
fromQueens, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

3 Killed In 4-Alarm NYC Building Fire: FDNY

A four-alarm fire in Queens killed three people, injured five firefighters, and hospitalized two others in critical condition on Monday afternoon.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

When cell towers are damaged or overloaded, phones work harder to stay connected, using up more power. Weak signals, frequent reconnecting, and increased activity from the phone's modem are among the main reasons the battery does not last as long in these situations.
Coronavirus
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks 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.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
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.
New York City
from99% Invisible
2 weeks ago

Service Request #1: What Happens When I Call 311? - 99% Invisible

311 non-emergency lines transformed urban civic services by consolidating thousands of municipal protocols into centralized systems, enabling operators to efficiently handle millions of calls annually while relieving pressure from emergency dispatch.
fromNebraska Examiner
3 weeks ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

GOARN, which includes more than 310 national public health agencies, United Nations agencies, academic institutions, and nongovernmental groups, helps identify and manage infectious disease outbreaks worldwide. Since it was established in 2000, GOARN says it has helped manage more than 175 global health emergencies across 114 countries.
Public health
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Berkeley Hills fire raises concerns about inaccessible escape route due to locked gate

A two-alarm fire destroyed one Berkeley Hills home and damaged another, raising concerns about neighborhood evacuation routes when emergency exits were inaccessible.
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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

At least 2 hospitalized following possible hazmat incident in Alameda, officials say

Two people have been taken to the hospital on Monday after possibly being exposed to hazardous materials in Alameda, officials said. Evacuations are underway at an apartment complex along the 700 block of Santa Clara Ave.
East Bay (California)
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Why SF's emergency sirens will stay silent even amid Iran drone threat

San Francisco's emergency sirens have remained silent since 2019 due to unrepaired hardware and security issues, leaving the city reliant on alternative alert methods despite potential security threats.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

The deal that cost father and son's lives in 'forgotten disaster'

A father and son died in a 1946 crush at an FA Cup match at Burnden Park when over 85,000 people exceeded the stadium's 20,000 capacity, killing 33 and injuring 400.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Massive Midwood Fire Sends Smoke Over Brooklyn

A massive fire in Midwood, Brooklyn, prompted a significant emergency response with thick smoke and ongoing firefighting efforts.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

No One Is Coming to Help-Except Your Neighbors

Building community-led resilience networks and mutual aid groups nationwide enables neighbors to support each other through overlapping crises including climate change, inequality, and government violence.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
1 month 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.
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.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

In case of emergency: The importance of learning CPR, pet first aid

But if we're not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act appropriately when they need us most. The best way to increase your chances of responding quickly and calmly is to familiarize yourself with basic pet first aid techniques. Though never a substitute for veterinary treatment, properly applied first aid can minimize a pet's trauma and even save their life until you are able to transport them to a veterinarian,
Pets
#disaster-recovery
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn Blaze Rocks Borinquen Plaza, Sends Residents Fleeing Homes

A two-alarm fire at Borinquen Plaza Houses in Williamsburg forced multiple-building evacuations, caused two minor injuries, prompted NYCHA sheltering and bus support, and left crews containing the blaze.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Eaton and Palisades fire refugees moved near and far - and often

Tens of thousands displaced by the Eaton and Palisades fires endured prolonged, improvised sheltering, moving frequently among temporary accommodations while rebuilding their homes.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

FEMA will resume cutting CORE staff, potentially undermining disaster response capacity by eliminating experienced on-call employees and disrupting teams and leadership.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Data centre blaze tackled by 60 firefighters

LFB Dozens of firefighters have extinguished a fire in the basement of a data centre in east London. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines were called to Nutmeg Lane, Blackwall at 04:50 GMT on Saturday. The fire broke out in a battery room containing lead-acid batteries and was brought under control before 07:00. The cause of the blaze has not been determined.
UK news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month 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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How 911 calls actually work, according to a former emergency dispatcher

Across the country, emergency call centers are short-staffed, underfunded, and losing dispatchers faster than they can replace them. A 2023 survey found that one in four 911 positions nationwide is vacant, and 36% of centers reported having fewer positions filled in 2022 than in 2019. Martinez explains to Business Insider how dispatchers decide who gets help first for police, ambulance, and fire services, why they sometimes have to drop one call to save another, and the "caller hacks" that can literally save your life.
Mental health
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Campbell hosts CERT Academy winter training

Local community offers CERT disaster-preparedness training, a Lunar New Year celebration, and recognizes the Open Space Authority for governance transparency.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How to fireproof a city

Simple, low-cost building and community design changes can make homes survive wildfires and require collective neighborhood-scale action as risks rise with climate change.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Borough Park fire injures one firefighter, six civilians

BOROUGH PARK - A fire inside a Borough Park building left six civilians and one firefighter injured on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The blaze started at 8:50 a.m. on the second floor of the building. FDNY said 21 units and 79 firefighters and EMS workers were at the scene. The fire was put out at 10:10 a.m. One person is in critical condition while five civilians and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.
New York City
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.
Public health
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Community urges council to close train crossing after deaths

Close the Churchill Avenue Caltrain crossing to prevent further student suicides near Palo Alto High School.
#wildfire-preparedness
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

As Australia burns, locals learn to adapt

Extreme heat and powerful winds combined with tinder-dry eucalyptus forests create catastrophic bushfire risk, threatening lives, properties, wildlife, and forcing urgent evacuation decisions.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

10 people die in NYC's frigid cold, raising questions about the city's preparedness

Each is among a growing number of people - at least 10, as of Tuesday - who died after being exposed to the bitter cold that has persisted in New York City since late last Friday. Their causes of death are still under investigation, but some showed signs of having succumbed to hypothermia. Officials said several victims were believed to have been living on the streets. At least six of the fatalities came early Saturday, as the temperature in the city fell to 9 degrees (minus 13 degrees Celsius).
Brooklyn
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