Westmorland is on a path to major safety enhancements as it prepares to launch a new Emergency Operations Center backed by $3.8 million in federal funds. This investment promises to fortify the city’s infrastructure and strengthen its readiness for future emergencies.
A weekend storm delivered a one-two punch of snow and ice, cutting off power for thousands in the region. With colder temperatures looming, officials warn that more outages may be on the horizon.
The Clark Mills Fire Department has received a generous grant from the Hamilton College Town Gown Fund. Department officials, who rely on volunteer firefighters, expressed their thanks as they plan to enhance emergency capabilities and local fire services.
City leaders and first responders gathered Tuesday afternoon to mark the debut of Harrisonburg’s latest fire station on Mount Clinton Pike. The event highlights a community-wide commitment to bolstering local public safety infrastructure.
ProMedica Bay Park Hospital will hold an attack drill on Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to strengthen staff response to potential threats. The hospital encourages awareness of any unusual activity during these training hours, emphasizing improved safety protocols.
Fort Wright has voted to join a Kentucky-wide mutual disaster aid agreement directed by the Kentucky League of Cities. City leaders say this step will bolster collaboration among municipalities for quicker, more efficient disaster response to emergencies such as floods and tornadoes.
As Labor Day weekend nears, the Red Cross of Utah and the National Safety Council are urging drivers to prepare their vehicles. From routine maintenance to emergency planning, these organizations emphasize practical steps that can help ensure smoother, safer road trips.
Frequent derailments involving at least 1,000 gallons of hazardous materials happen in the U.S. nearly every two months. Close to half require evacuations, and a significant number ignite fires or explosions, leaving many local communities underprepared for the next incident.
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.