As students sharpen pencils and pack backpacks, Springfield officials are sharpening their disaster plans. Back2School Safety Month now urges every classroom to prepare for severe weather, blackouts, lost phone lines, or even violence before the first bell rings.

Just days after inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s emergency procedures, catastrophic flooding swept through Texas, leaving at least 161 people missing in one county.

The government’s decision to cut essential data used in hurricane forecasting has experts sounding the alarm. Concerns are rising over how this move could impair storm prediction accuracy and impact community safety during hurricane seasons.

Residents in a Calderdale village may notice an increased presence of police and firefighters today as 999 training exercises take place. The scheduled activity is part of ongoing efforts to enhance emergency preparedness.

As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches on June 1, experts are sharing essential tips to help you stay safe and smart during emergencies through the end of November.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga, and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, effective until midnight Thursday. Residents are advised to remain vigilant as severe weather conditions are anticipated.

The Weather Forecast Office in Dallas/Fort Worth has issued important weather warnings, watches, and advisories for Saturday, April 19, 2025. Residents are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions.