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Wildfire sensors will help detect early fire activity and provide firefighters with advanced warning to protect communities.
University of Georgia researcher seeks to understand why people are volunteering less
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
An internal FBI bulletin warned, as of Sunday, that the nationwide protests may start later this week and extend through Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration
Agencies are determining if off-duty officers who traveled to DC played a role in the violent Capitol siege
Fire officials say the call to assist hospitals is the first time the system has been used for something other than a major wildfire
In a letter to acting secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asked for a “pre-disaster declaration”
EMS providers in the state are struggling with diversions, staffing shortages and fears about needing to ration care as COVID-19 cases overwhelm the healthcare system
The Secret Service said in a statement that it’s committed to making sure the inauguration is safe and secure
The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California
While chaos reigned in the US Capitol, police evacuated state lawmakers in Georgia, New Mexico, Texas and Utah
A woman who was killed by police was part of a crowd that was breaking down the doors to a barricaded room. Three other people died from medical emergencies during the protest