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As of May 1, neither citizens nor media will be able to monitor 911 channels. The change comes amid a nationwide debate about how to protect the integrity of investigations while balancing the public's right to information. -
Officials in Alabama's Morgan and Limestone counties report that a child playing with a parent's smartphone is the most common cause of an accidental call to 911. Apple Watches' fall detection feature is another culprit.
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Heat played a role in more than 500 deaths in Nevada last year. A legislative committee wants more information on when, where and how many residents are left without AC if they fail to pay when temperatures climb.
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Public safety agencies are using drones to provide up-to-the-minute overhead coverage for officers on the ground. Police in Dunwoody, Ga., have used them to track suspects and find incident locations.
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Gov. Andy Beshear said rivers and creeks in the state are at or above flood levels, with more rain forecast for later this week. Three storm-related deaths were reported as of Monday afternoon.
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The presidential declaration applies to all of Kentucky's 120 counties and allows FEMA to provide emergency assistance. Much of the state is under a flood warning Friday, with rain expected to continue.
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Drones are quickly taking on more roles in law enforcement, disaster management and other tasks. Their latest role is arriving at emergency situations before humans do, collecting information for police.
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Moving to Next-Gen 911 is more than just a technical challenge; it's a moral imperative as public safety agencies work to meet the needs of all Americans, including those with disabilities or language barriers, during emergencies.
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WaveAerospace is building drones to fly in weather that others cannot, including heavy winds, precipitation or even icing conditions by redistributing waste heat produced by onboard systems.
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In the Carolinas, ICF drones have conducted rapid damage assessments in a 100-mile zone following Hurricane Helene as part of a geospatial initiative to speed up federal recovery funding requests.
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Tornado warnings Sunday gave way to severe thunderstorm warnings and watches in at least six lower Michigan counties. Some electricity customers were already without power following an earlier ice storm.
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Since 2019, the Traverse City Police Department has spent $28,000 to purchase tech tools to help officers identify unknown substances and intoxication levels, including one TruNarc device.
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Fires burning in Polk County, N.C., have grown larger than 6,000 acres. Experts say that's due in part to the abundance of fuel in forests created by destruction from Hurricane Helene last September.
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Starting June 1, any phone number with a Denver billing address will see an increased fee that will go toward speeding the time it takes to answer 911 calls, which has lagged in the city largely due to staffing issues.
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EMS providers and legislators warn that Gov. Lamont's proposed cuts to Medicaid reimbursements could result in understaffing and delays in critical care, especially for rural and underserved communities.
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The Oceanside Police Department has been offered grant money for a 13-month trial of new first responder drones that can soar from a downtown rooftop within seconds of a 911 call.
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The Pauline Road Fire burning north of Houston is causing hazardous air for residents in its immediate vicinity, but the winds may change and the mixture of gases and particle pollution can travel far.
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After a series of failures with its current emergency alert platform, the county approved a $37,000 contract for CodeRED, which will streamline urgent alerts and provide more reliable service for residents.
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After an investigation found that 911 callers in the Atlanta area were often left waiting for an operator to answer, most call centers have made great progress toward industry standards, which matches national trends.
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The pilot with a tech company, underway until mid-April, adds artificial intelligence to several existing security cameras in the city. The software will have a human verify a weapon has been seen before notification.
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The town's first responders believe a single location to house fire, police, EMS and dispatch would allow for better coordination of services and be "a commitment to the people of Westport."
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