Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...
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Linn County outdoor warning sirens system restored
The Linn County Emergency Management Agency says it fully restored the outdoor warning siren system. Technicians had to ...
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L.A. County’s evacuation alert system broke down during fires. It’s part of a larger problem
When the federal government in 2012 launched Wireless Emergency Alerts — a new system that allowed officials to send loud, screeching alarms to cellphones across a large area — many local ...
Metro still struggles with emergency communication systems, fire safety inspections: Audit
An audit of Metrorail's emergency and fire safety systems found the agency lacked reliable communication systems during ...
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Hawaii Set for Monthly Siren Test on February 3, Residents to Prepare for Emergency Alerts
Hawaii will conduct its monthly outdoor warning siren and Emergency Alert System test on February 3 at 11:45 a.m.
Bismarck renews participation in Community Rating System Program
The Bismarck City Commission has approved its continued participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) program, which ...
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LA County supervisors call for independent review of emergency notification system
The county Board of Supervisors approved a motion calling for an independent review of the emergency notification systems ...
LA fires: Delayed wildfire evacuation notices prompt call for independent investigation into emergency alert system
Los Angeles County officials are calling for an independent investigation to review the emergency alert system used during ...
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Visitor Management Systems: How Access Control Makes K–12 Schools Safer
Knowing who’s on your campus and where they’re going can help schools respond to incidents faster or avoid them altogether.