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OMG science
fromMail Online
8 hours ago

Earthquakes strikes near Atlantic trench linked to US tsunami risk

Dozens of earthquakes near the Puerto Rico Trench raise concerns about seismic risks and potential tsunami generation.
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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

Southern Spain experiences routine earthquakes, and while tsunamis are rarely discussed, Chipiona prepares its citizens for potential tsunami threats.
OMG science
fromMail Online
8 hours ago

Earthquakes strikes near Atlantic trench linked to US tsunami risk

Dozens of earthquakes near the Puerto Rico Trench raise concerns about seismic risks and potential tsunami generation.
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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

Southern Spain experiences routine earthquakes, and while tsunamis are rarely discussed, Chipiona prepares its citizens for potential tsunami threats.
#avalanche
fromsfist.com
4 hours ago
Skiing

New Report Blames Back-Country Guides For Choosing Highly Avalanche-Prone Route In Tahoe Tragedy

Skiing
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 hours ago

Final report on deadly Castle Peak avalanche details snow conditions and movements of 9 victims

A deadly avalanche in the Sierra killed nine skiers, marking the worst incident in the U.S. in over 40 years.
Snowboarding
fromSFGATE
4 hours ago

New report details moments leading up to deadly Tahoe avalanche

A deadly avalanche in California killed nine skiers, with new details revealing risky conditions and actions taken by the group before the tragedy.
Skiing
fromsfist.com
4 hours ago

New Report Blames Back-Country Guides For Choosing Highly Avalanche-Prone Route In Tahoe Tragedy

Back-country ski guides are criticized for their route choice during the February 17 avalanche near Donner Summit.
#earthquake
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

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

East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 day 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.
fromStreetsblog New York City
19 hours 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
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

"What's the consequences if we allow 800 residents to be in a severe fire with no evacuation routes? We're being asked to choose between two really bad options."
LA real estate
#fema
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 day ago

FEMA official says he was "teleported" to a Waffle House-and won't back down

Gregg Phillips, a FEMA official, claims to have experienced teleportation, linking it to spiritual battles and miracles in religious contexts.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 day ago

FEMA official says he was "teleported" to a Waffle House-and won't back down

Gregg Phillips, a FEMA official, claims to have experienced teleportation, linking it to spiritual battles and miracles in religious contexts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

Construction workers in NYC face the highest rates of work-related fatalities, with significant risks from falls and exposure to harmful substances.
#hawaii
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day 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
4 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.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

Residents in Waialua are ordered to evacuate due to severe flooding and risk of road failures amid Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day 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
4 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.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

Residents in Waialua are ordered to evacuate due to severe flooding and risk of road failures amid Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day 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.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 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.
Mental health
fromNature
2 days ago

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.
London food
fromIrish Independent
2 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.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

Coastal flooding due to climate change could increase by two feet in the next century without immediate radical action to reduce emissions.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze

Newly qualified paramedics in Wales are advised to seek jobs abroad due to a recruitment freeze.
Public health
fromMail Online
3 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.
Boston
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
4 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I took off my headphones and noticed a stranger in peril

Wearing headphones isolates individuals from their surroundings, while being present enhances awareness and engagement with the world.
Science
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public - High Country News

Easing radiation standards threatens worker safety in the nuclear industry, according to a veteran who handled radioactive materials for decades.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
fromTruthout
5 days ago

A Texas City Faces Water Crisis As Big Oil And Gas Use Most of It

Corpus Christi's two main reservoirs are just 8.4 percent full, while the backup reservoir is 55 percent full. Without drastic cuts, the water supply could run dry by early next year.
Austin
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Lots of people still don't have roofs': Jamaicans living in hardship after Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage in Jamaica, leaving many families, including Kerry-Ann Vickers and Kshema Gray, struggling for support to rebuild.
Psychology
fromFortune
6 days ago

What avalanche safety training can teach corporate boards about bad decisions | Fortune

Unanimous decisions in corporate boards may indicate group dynamics issues rather than true agreement, similar to avalanche safety training.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
22 hours ago

Brooklyn hospital EMTs suspended after woman, 44, fatally struck by ambulance

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run by a private ambulance in Brooklyn, leading to paramedics' suspension pending investigation.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
4 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
3 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
4 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
3 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.
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.
fromTasting Table
3 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
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 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
fromEarth911
4 days ago

The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It's No Accident

Nevada set a new March high temperature record of 106°F, exceeding the previous record by 6 degrees during a significant heat wave.
#flooding
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Duryea, PA faces increased flooding risks due to climate change, requiring levee upgrades that are hindered by federal funding issues.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Duryea, PA faces increased flooding risks due to climate change, requiring levee upgrades that are hindered by federal funding issues.
Public health
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
Austin
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Boston
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Firefighter injured battling blaze in vacant Brooklyn home

A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze in a vacant Brighton Beach home that spread to three other homes.
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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Possible explosion at downtown Toronto building, firefighters investigating | CBC News

Firefighters are trying to contain a fire on the roof of a building in downtown Toronto after a possible explosion, with thick black smoke billowing from the site.
Canada news
Public health
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Quincy approves money for new firefighting gear after PFAS found in old gear

Quincy officials approved $2.65 million to replace firefighters' protective gear due to health risks from PFAS chemicals.
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
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Sinkhole shuts down busy upstate NY highway in both directions

A culvert on the side of Interstate 88 collapsed about 90 miles west of Albany, sending construction crews scrambling and motorists looking for detours.
New York City
Environment
fromNature
4 days 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
2 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.
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
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.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane - and had to flee my home after a death threat

In the middle of the response, as we were communicating safety and recovery information, other public officials and I were targeted. A mix of people were insinuating that we weren't doing our job. They were also spreading misinformation. As I reflect, what was really surprising to me at the time was getting attacked for my religion. I'm Jewish. There were a lot of people online who could say anything and everything without knowing me - very hurtful things.
Women in technology
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks 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.
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.
#emergency-preparedness
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.
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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Can culling your garden slow a wildfire? A California city pins its hopes on a contested plan

Tucked into the ridges overlooking California's San Francisco Bay and against an expansive nature area, the house Thouati and his wife have owned for 30-some years sits in one of the highest wildfire-threat areas in the state. A scientist with a penchant for diving deep, he poured into the research. Hundreds of articles later, he said, it became clear I had to swallow my pride.
Environment
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
#wildfires
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.
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.
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