Emergency Management Magazine

01/23/2025

Allen Media, owner of the Weather Channel, has created a new hub for its 28 local TV stations nationwide, centralizing weather forecasting from its Atlanta headquarters.

01/22/2025

A rare whiteout in Columbia, which was caused by a snowstorm that has since moved out of the area, was accompanied by ongoing winter weather threats in the state.

A rare whiteout in Columbia, which was caused by a snowstorm that has since moved out of the area, was accompanied by ongoing winter weather threats in the state.

01/16/2025

One historian says that Michigan’s Great Fire of 1881 in some ways still burns, offering lessons about how to prevent future fires as drought and other conditions make blazes more likely.

01/15/2025

Geospatial data serves as the foundational building block for crucial mapping and communications tools used by state and local government agencies in responding to fast-moving disasters like wildfires.

01/14/2025

Since 2021, state authorities have declined to fund wildfire prevention in communities devastated by the Palisades Fire, according to records that show the agency instead poured money into rural areas.

01/14/2025

The centers — which are being opened in Los Angeles and Pasadena — are being created to assist those who lost their home or personal property or have emergency needs caused by the wildfires.

01/12/2025

Authorities expanded the police presence outside the Eagles game Sunday, seeking to reassure fans that it's safe to attend big events in the aftermath of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans.

01/12/2025

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has declared a state of emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to a winter storm that hit the state, leaving roads icy and thousands without electricity.

01/12/2025

Upstate South Carolina will potentially be blasted by a winter storm expected to arrive Friday after sunset, and so various government agencies and Duke Energy are preparing as best they can.

01/11/2025

After the attacker swerved around a police SUV at Canal Street, his path of destruction down Bourbon Street was essentially unimpeded, with no police vehicles, traffic barriers or other major obstructions.

01/11/2025

As fires in Los Angeles County continue to burn, interest is piquing in the app run by a nonprofit in Northern California. Launched in 2021, it aggregates several relevant data streams and had 7.2 million users at year’s end.

01/11/2025

With the National Weather Service predicting two to four inches of snow or sleet for the Atlanta area Friday, state and local agencies are preparing, having been educated by the infamous January 2014 storm.

01/08/2025

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles – from the dedicated public servants working tirelessly to protect communities, to our industry partners and employees in the region. Stay safe, and take care of one another.

12/23/2024

The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is seeking official approval to purchase 62 new Taser 10 devices for use by patrol officers at a total cost of $289,721.

12/22/2024

A Missouri Democratic lawmaker is pushing legislation that seeks to ban people from carrying guns into parades after the deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade.