The historical record has shown that natural disasters, human-caused incidents, and technological emergencies across the U.S. are increasing in frequency, intensity, and complexity. These disasters ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin is becoming a FEMA-approved Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Alerting ...

If you’ve been car shopping lately, or even if you’ve just been paying attention to the news, you’ll probably be at least somewhat familiar with the kerfuffle over AM radio. The idea is that in these ...

Zoe Dadian's front yard became a front line when the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding in her community of Swannanoa, North Carolina. "It's just like a horror show, just ...

Knox County has implemented a new system to send emergency alerts directly to residents’ phones, televisions and radios. The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System, developed by the Federal ...

AUSTIN, Texas — There’s no shortage of emergency alerts going out to residents in Central Texas, but a new system is hoping to make it easier for the city of Austin to send out alerts. Earlier this ...

Lubbock County, Texas will participate in a statewide drill of local public warning systems on April 2, 2026, to ensure accurate and timely communication during disasters and emergencies.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Residents in Knox County now have a new way to receive critical information during emergencies. Knox County Emergency Management ...

Learn about the core functions and benefits of FEMA's IPAWS system for local public safety agencies. Discover how becoming an authorized Alert Originator can improve emergency alerting capabilities.

A neighborhood burned to the ground by the Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Daniel Torok) The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) refers to the rapidly growing areas of ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Emergency Alert System test hit my phone at 2:18 p.m., but it didn't hit my TV until 2:22 p.m. The FEMA information had a timeline of any time between 2:20 p.m. and 2:50 p.m.