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fromPCMAG
1 week ago
NYC politics

Citizen App's User-Generated Videos Can Now Be Accessed by the NYPD

fromPCMAG
1 week ago
NYC politics

Citizen App's User-Generated Videos Can Now Be Accessed by the NYPD

fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Senate votes to kill entire public broadcasting budget in blow to NPR and PBS

Sen. Maria Cantwell emphasized the critical role of public broadcasting in maintaining emergency alert systems, noting that their resilience enables crucial alerts during disasters.
US politics
fromCNET
2 weeks ago

Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations

Nextdoor's redesign enhances user experience by focusing on Alerts, News, and introducing an AI chatbot for better community engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Heavy rain in Texas halts rescue efforts as officials warn of further flooding

Authorities believe more than 160 people may still be missing in Kerr County due to the catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River.
Miscellaneous
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

There's Bipartisan Support in Congress for Automotive AM Radios

Bipartisan support exists for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to maintain access to emergency alerts through AM radios.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Emergency alerts to be sent to UK smartphones

The national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in the UK will be tested again this September, with alerts intended for imminent danger situations.
Mobile UX
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Date set for millions of phones across UK to receive emergency alert test

The Independent is guided by the belief that quality journalism should be available to everyone, funded by those who can afford it, without paywalls.
UK news
#wildfires
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

California lawmakers discuss faulty emergency alert systems after Southern California wildfires

Legislators are exploring improvements to California's emergency alert systems after confusion from false alarms during wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

California lawmakers discuss faulty emergency alert systems after Southern California wildfires

Legislators are exploring improvements to California's emergency alert systems after confusion from false alarms during wildfires.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Extreme heat and floods sweep across Italy, leaving two dead

Torrential rains in northern Italy caused rivers to overflow, leading to floods and landslides, with a 70-year-old man drowning as a result.
Europe news
France news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Israelis Take Cover As Iran Launches Retaliatory Strike

Iran retaliated against Israel following an attack on its nuclear sites.
Israeli civilians were warned to seek shelter as a response to the looming threat.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Major US city hit with air quality emergency

Blaine, a suburb, currently has the worst air quality in the United States, followed by nearby Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Savage.
Canada news
Public health
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Confusing weather warnings - including from the press - could cost lives, experts warn - Poynter

Effective disaster communication is crucial to saving lives during severe weather events.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump's FCC delays Multilingual emergency alerts for natural disasters, sparking concern in L.A.

"This is about saving lives. You've got about 68 million Americans that use a language other than English and everybody should have the ability to understand these emergency alerts."
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for California wildfire, report says

A software error caused a widespread evacuation warning confusion in LA County during the Kenneth fire.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Governor launches new 333111 real-time emergency and weather alert system

New York launches a new emergency and weather alert system called "Triple Three Triple One."
Residents can text to enroll for real-time alerts from their county.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NYC Upgrades Notify NYC: Hyperlocal Emergency Alerts Now Available via Text

New Yorkers can now receive neighborhood-specific emergency alerts via text without needing an app or online account.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Deadly spring storms continue to batter the South and Midwest

Historic rainfall forecasted for the American South and Midwest poses life-threatening risks through the weekend.
#yosemite
San Francisco
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Update: Winter storm warning issued for Yosemite until early Saturday morning up to 18 inches of snow

A winter storm warning affects Yosemite until Mar. 15, predicting significant snow and dangerous wind conditions.
San Francisco
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Update: Winter storm warning issued for Yosemite until early Saturday morning up to 18 inches of snow

A winter storm warning affects Yosemite until Mar. 15, predicting significant snow and dangerous wind conditions.
San Francisco
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Update: Yosemite under a winter storm warning Wednesday and Thursday up to 14 inches of snow

Yosemite is under a winter storm warning with significant snow and hazardous conditions expected until Thursday.
San Francisco
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Damaging winds foreseen with thunderstorms in San Francisco and San Mateo counties Wednesday

Severe thunderstorm warning issues for San Francisco and San Mateo counties with wind gusts potentially reaching 60 mph.
Wearables
fromTheregister
5 months ago

FDA clears Google watch feature to call 911 if you flatline

The FDA has approved the Loss of Pulse Detection feature for the Pixel Watch 3, alerting users of imminent death.
#flood-warning
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago

Update: High surf warning affecting Northern California from Thursday to Saturday breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet expected

A high surf warning has been issued for the Coastal North Bay, predicting waves of up to 45 feet and dangerous conditions.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago

Update: Flood watch for Yosemite Valley until Friday night

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible, with a flood watch issued for Yosemite Valley until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
East Bay (California)
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Imminent tornado sparks 'danger to life' alerts for millions

Kentucky residents are warned of an imminent tornado threat with severe weather expected across 22 counties, prompting emergency alerts and precautions.
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