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fromwww.theguardian.com
58 minutes ago

More than 20 people injured after driver crashes into crowd at Louisiana parade

More than 20 people were injured on Saturday after an alleged drunk driver plowed into pedestrians at a Louisiana parade celebrating the Lao New Year.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
3 hours ago

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

The Maimonides Medical Center ambulance struck Cherry Cayetano Sobel, 44, about a mile and a half from her Midwood home. The driver didn't stop.
Boston
Barcelona
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Peru: Stadium crush leaves one dead, dozens injured

A fan crush at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima resulted in one death and 60 injuries during a flag-waving event for Alianza Lima fans.
Real Madrid
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

One dead and dozens injured at Peru football stadium during pre-match event

One person died and dozens were injured at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, during a flag-waving event before a football match.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

FIFA Fan Festivals In New Jersey: Different Parks, Different Risks, Same Security Expectations? - Above the Law

Successful events hinge on detailed planning, including site maps, barricade layouts, and medical staging areas. These elements are critical for safety and operational success.
Environment
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
#workplace-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days 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.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 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
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Stonestown Galleria Evacuated Over Possibly Armed Person, SFPD Says Stay Clear of the Area

Stonestown Galleria was evacuated due to police activity related to an undisclosed threat, possibly involving an armed individual.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Artists are increasingly prioritizing fan safety during performances, reflecting heightened awareness after past tragedies.
#fire
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Man arrested in Derby after car hits multiple pedestrians, with some seriously injured

A man was arrested after a car hit and injured pedestrians in Derby, with some injuries reported as serious.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Security concerns grow in US as funding stalls

US preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 are lagging, raising security concerns due to delayed funding and potential extremist threats.
#farm-safety
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Ag safety Week features launch of Emergency Preparedness Hub

Canadian farms lose over 60 people annually in mostly preventable accidents, prompting Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to emphasize risk reduction during spring's high-pressure season.
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.
Upper West Side
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

Smoke plumes erupt near St. Patrick's Day Parade route in Midtown | LIVE

A fire in an HVAC system on a Midtown Manhattan high-rise roof near the St. Patrick's Day Parade route produced heavy smoke Tuesday, with the cause under investigation.
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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Healey announces kickoff of public safety initiative for 2026 World Cup

The friendly match in Foxborough will test Massachusetts' safety plan for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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
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)
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man who talked down hospital bomber says would-be attacker asked for a cuddle

A hospital patient prevented a bombing by showing kindness to the attacker, who later received a lengthy prison sentence for his actions.
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.
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.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
#venue-safety
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sombr slams O2 Academy Brixton over safety concerns

Grammy-nominated singer Sombr criticized Brixton Academy's security after fans fainted during his concert, citing poor crowd management and safety concerns.
Boston
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Six people sent to hospital after man threatened to stab Boston bus driver

A man with a butcher knife injured six people at a Boston transit station before being taken into custody.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Over 100 evacuated from building site after crane collapses in west London

A spokesperson for the company said that the incident involved the jib of a tower crane becoming detached from its fixing. The site will remain closed until the incident is fully investigated, the company added. The area will be cleared and deemed safe before construction can be resumed.
London
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Four Disneyland employees hospitalized in hazmat situation at theme park

Four Disneyland employees were hospitalized after exposure to an unknown odor in a backstage Tomorrowland area caused dizziness and shortness of breath.
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.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Mexican authorities meet FIFA to review World Cup security

We reviewed the intelligence, prevention, and operational deployment protocols that will be implemented during this international event," Federal Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said on his social media accounts, addressing the security measures being put in place for the World Cup matches scheduled across Mexico.
World news
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Suspected mortar shell brought into Essex police station prompts evacuation

A resident brought what they thought was an unexploded mortar shell to a police station, but it was actually an empty fuel canister, prompting evacuation and bomb squad investigation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Person killed by Tube was blocked from safe spot

A London Underground passenger died after falling onto tracks at Ickenham station because communication cables blocked their escape route to a safe under-platform recess.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 weeks ago

World Cup Safety and Security Is About More than Just Crime

The 2026 World Cup requires seamless interagency coordination and next-generation technologies like drones and AI to manage unprecedented security risks across 11 cities.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Modern sports stadiums require robust connectivity infrastructure to support fans, broadcasters, emergency services, and operational needs simultaneously.
#wembley-stadium-safety
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

No license yet for World Cup games as Foxborough asks for public safety funding up front

Foxborough officials demand upfront security funding commitment from Boston FIFA World Cup 2026 host committee before March 17 deadline to approve entertainment license for Gillette Stadium games.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

2 people, including child, hit by car in Dorchester

An adult and child were struck by a vehicle in Dorchester Tuesday evening, sustaining minor injuries, while the driver remained at the scene.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Top 5 Ways Broken Triage Increases Business Risk Instead of Reducing It

Triage failures occur when decisions are made without execution evidence, causing false positives, missed threats, and higher costs; interactive sandboxes enable evidence-backed verdicts within seconds.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Security Risks Around Super Bowl LX: What Security Leaders Should Be Watching

Super Bowl security faces elevated, interlocking cyber, physical, and influence-driven risks requiring heightened vigilance and integrated threat mitigation.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Critical incident declared at city hospital trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declared a critical incident due to unprecedented patient demand, causing severe delays and elective procedure rearrangements to protect patient safety.
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.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I got in a dispute at the concert and now I'm afraid to go back

Continue attending shows with friends' support, prioritize personal safety and community, and avoid trying to fix another person's aggression.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Super Bowl gears up for massive security operation

Federal, state and local agencies, including multiple DHS components, will provide extensive security support for the Super Bowl and surrounding events in the Bay Area.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Studio Museum Evacuates Visitors After "Sprinkler Emergency"

A sprinkler malfunction caused water to pour into the Studio Museum in Harlem's gift shop, prompting an evacuation and FDNY response; no injuries reported.
National Football League
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Take a look inside an NFL stadium in the chaotic hours leading up to game day

Mercedes-Benz Stadium crews transform the venue between consecutive events in 18 hours, repainting the field, removing confetti, cleaning stands, and prepping food for thousands.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?

Safety for football fans at some European away matches is worsening, with poor organisation, aggressive policing and restrictive security measures causing dangerous and undignified situations.
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
Gadgets
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How to teach kids what to do when they get separated in a crowded place - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Teach children a practiced, simple lost-child routine—Stop. Look. Ask.—with a named meet-up point, a two-minute rule, and a working smartwatch as backup.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pakistan: Death toll soars in Karachi mall fire

The deaths from a fire in a mall in Pakistan's Karachi have risen to at least 50 as firefighters recovered more bodies from the debris of the charred building. "We have found 20 to 25 dead bodies, or you call them remains," Deputy Commissioner Javed Nabi Khoso told the media on Wednesday. The Gul Plaza mall in Karachi the country's biggest city caught fire late on Saturday. The blaze raged on for more than 24 hours before it could be doused.
World news
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Watch: Cambridge police rescue injured person on MBTA tracks in the nick of time

Two Cambridge police officers jumped onto MBTA Red Line tracks and pulled an injured person to safety seconds before an oncoming train.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Los Angeles wildfires were the perfect storm'. Is the city ready for the next one?

Fog shrouded the ruins still standing at the center of the Pacific Palisades on a morning in December, a once-vibrant Los Angeles community decimated by flames. Melted newsstands that distributed the Palisadian-Post, an almost century-old paper that ceased operating in the fire's wake, sit on crumbled concrete. Weeds spread over an expanse of emptied lots, painting the blackened foundations and chimneys with swaths of green.
Environment
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Jogger dies from injuries after Friday morning crash

Woman in her 50s jogging in crosswalk was struck by a left‑turning sedan in Palo Alto and later died; driver cooperated; drugs/alcohol not suspected.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sure enough, it's gone': Brooklyn venues targeted for mass phone thefts during concerts

Phone thefts at concerts in New York have increased, targeting attendees (especially at metal and EDM shows) because U.S. iPhones fetch high prices abroad.
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
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital disruption continues after fire

A fire in the endoscopy unit at Southampton General Hospital forced evacuation of over 200 patients, cancellation of planned operations, and diversion of emergency cases.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Critical incident declared at hospitals by trust

Rising demand for services has led an NHS trust serving Suffolk and Essex to declare a critical incident. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust told the BBC it was facing "significant pressure", including hospitals in Ipswich and Colchester. Earlier this month, the NHS reported a rise in flu and other winter viruses after Christmas. The trust has encouraged people to seek help from pharmacists or use NHS 111 where appropriate.
Public health
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bellevue leads in pathogen-response training in advance of World Cup

CITYWIDE- NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/BELLEVUE, IN PREPARING FOR THE U.S. HOSTING THE WORLD CUP SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS YEAR, has trained close to 500 health care and public health professionals to respond to high-consequence infectious disease threats. The city's public hospital system announced on Tuesday, Jan. 27, that during 2025, the health care professionals were trained across four jurisdictions encompassing New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police order evacuations in UK town after potentially hazardous substance found

Police have ordered evacuations in a UK town centre after the discovery of a substance that could be hazardous. Reports were made at around 1pm this afternoon that a potentially hazardous substance had been found inside business premises. A cordon is currently in place in Baxter Gate in Loughborough after the incident. The premises in question, along with others nearby, have been evacuated as a precaution according to Leicestershire Police.
UK news
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston police release Super Bowl safety plan, limiting traffic, parking, pedestrian access

Boston will enforce traffic, parking, and pedestrian restrictions around campuses and nightlife districts during Super Bowl LX, with increased patrols and cold-weather safety warnings.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

19 "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever, EVER Make, According To First Responders

Prioritize immediate assistance over recording, call emergency services, learn airway-clearing and choking first aid, and secure pets so responders can access the scene safely.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Rail services shut down as huge fire breaks out at south London station

Rail services were halted after a massive fire broke out on train tracks between Peckham and Bermondsey on Tuesday evening, causing travel chaos for Londoners. The fire broke out between Queen's Road Peckham and South Bermondsey railway stations. Three fire engines and approximately 15 firefighters were rushed to the scene, trains were stopped in both directions and power was cut. In videos shared to social media, the huge fire can be seen illuminating the night sky.
UK news
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.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Bomb threat sent to Suffolk University prompts library evacuation, sweeps

Local News Boston police said "multiple institutions" have received similar threats, Suffolk University police said in an update sent to the university community. An emailed bomb to Suffolk University prompted the school to temporarily shut down a campus library Monday morning, a university official said. The threat targeted the Mildred F. Sawyer Library on Tremont Street, Suffolk University Vice President of Media Relations Greg Gatlin told Boston.com. Boston police swept the library as a precaution and deemed it all clear, Gatlin said.
Boston
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Major incident declared and patients evacuated after hospital fire

A major fire at University Hospital Southampton prompted evacuation and deployment of over 110 firefighters; the fire was contained and no injuries were reported.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is your state making school zones more dangerous?

Simple, evidence-based interventions like handwashing and automated speed-enforcement cameras dramatically reduce deaths, but social and political resistance can delay adoption.
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