Emergency management | AP News
Sep 29, 2022 · President Joe Biden is sending federal aid to western New York to help state and local authorities clean up from the massive storm that dumped more than 6 feet of snow in western and northern New York. November 21, 2022.
National alert test: Why you got an emergency message today | AP News
Oct 4, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or were watching television Wednesday, you should have seen that message flash across your screen as the federal government tested its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.
Marburg virus and other false rumours about today's emergency ... - BBC
Oct 4, 2023 · A test of the US emergency alert system on Wednesday didn't cause millions of phones to buzz for half an hour straight. It was not a secret signal that triggered World War Three. And it didn't...
Severe storms sweep the Southeast: Live updates | CNN
Jan 12, 2023 · The governor of Alabama declared a state of emergency in six counties while Georgia’s governor declared a statewide emergency. More than 35 million people are under some level of threat for...
FCC And FEMA To Test Emergency Alert Systems On TVs, Radios And ... - NPR
Aug 11, 2021 · At 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the federal government will test two emergency alert systems on televisions, radios and certain cellphones across the country. The emergency alert system (EAS)...
Massive California storm brings flooding and triggers evacuations
Jan 11, 2023 · More than 20 million people across California are under flood alerts Tuesday as rain and storms continue to batter the state, and threaten to bring more flooding and mudslides. A parade of storms...
The U.S. COVID public health emergency ends this week - NPR
May 8, 2023 · The U.S. public health emergency declaration helped marshal resources during the worst of the COVID-19 crisis, when the virus was spreading rampantly. This week, the declaring expires.
Georgia governor declares state of emergency after multiple ... - NBC News
Mar 26, 2023 · After at least 26 people were reported killed as severe weather ravaged parts of Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Sunday morning...
Coronavirus Covid News: Omicron Variant Puts Nations on Alert
Nov 27, 2021 · The U.K. confirms two cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant. The W.H.O. skips forward two Greek letters, avoiding a Xi variant. Switzerland will vote on virus restrictions on Sunday. Asian...
ERs are overwhelmed as omicron continues to flood them with patients - NPR
Jan 13, 2022 · Omicron may cause milder disease, but the sheer number of patients makes this wave far worse for the health care system. With packed emergency rooms, patients can wait days to get moved to a bed.