Tag: Emergency preparedness
High Winds and Extreme Fire Danger Forecast in Texas
Texas Braces for High Winds and Extreme Fire Danger
As the sun rises on Friday morning, a dangerous cocktail of hurricane-force winds, scorching temperatures, and...
Tornado Threat Shifts to US South After Storm and Wildfires
The recent storm and wildfire devastation in the U.S. South has left many communities reeling from the aftermath. Families evacuated from wildfires near Norman,...
Understanding Red Flag Warnings: What You Need to Know
A Red Flag Warning is not a term to be taken lightly. It signifies a critical weather condition where the risk of wildfires and...
Impact of Trump Budget Cuts on Avalanche Forecasting
Avalanche Forecasting Faces Threat Amid Trump Budget CutsIn the rugged mountains of the Western U.S., a pressing concern looms over the crucial work of...
Emergency Alert Systems Failures During Los Angeles Wildfires: A Critical Review
Emergency Alert Systems Failures During Los Angeles Wildfires: A Critical ReviewLOS ANGELES – In times of crisis, the reliance on government emergency alert systems...
Winter Storm Preparedness: What to Know About Power Outages in Texas
Power Outages in Texas: A Winter Storm Preparedness GuideAs the freezing weather, ice, and snow make their way to Central Texas, many residents are...
Staying Prepared for Year-Round Wildfires in Texas: Tips and Strategies
Texas Wildfire Preparedness: Staying Safe All Year RoundDayziah Petruska, the Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator at the Texas A&M Forest Service, recently shared crucial insights...
Wildfires Update: 84,000 People at Risk of Evacuation, Officials Alert
Wildfires Update: 84,000 People at Risk of Evacuation, Officials AlertAs the devastating wildfires continue to wreak havoc in and around Los Angeles, over 84,000...
Preparing for Strong Winds: Firefighters Bracing for Los Angeles Fire Growth
LOS ANGELES – As the winds began to pick up and the threat of wildfires loomed large over Los Angeles, firefighters and residents alike...
Texas Leaders Confident in Winter Storm Preparations and Power Grid
Texas Leaders Confident in Winter Storm Preparations and Power GridA winter storm is brewing in Texas, threatening to bring freezing temperatures and icy conditions...