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Kinder Morgan's representative unveiled cutting-edge safety measures for a new 48-inch transmission pipeline, ensuring integrity and reliability in DeKalb County.

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Company details safety practices; says proposed line is a single 48-inch transmission pipe
Kinder Morgan's representative outlined safety measures—hydrostatic testing, cathodic protection, epoxy coatings and inline inspection tools—and confirmed the proposed line is a single 48-inch transmission pipeline.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Sweden, Finland, and Germany ramp up efforts to prepare citizens for potential conflicts, emphasizing civil resilience and emergency readiness | TGC News.

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European Countries Boost Civil Preparedness Amid Security Tensions
Sweden, Finland, and Germany ramp up efforts to prepare citizens for potential conflicts, emphasizing civil resilience and emergency readiness | TGC News
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November 29, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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Oregon lawmakers are rallying for House Bill 2749 to safeguard North Portland's most vulnerable neighborhoods from the looming threat of a major earthquake.

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Oregon lawmakers support House Bill 2749 for resilient Columbia Boulevard Bridge reconstruction
Lawmakers advocate for emergency infrastructure improvements to protect North Portland from earthquakes.
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April 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Is your go bag ready for an emergency?

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County health official offers step‑by‑step guide to packing a go bag and understanding evacuation notices
Marshall Smith of the Monterey County Health Department outlined essential go‑bag contents, recommended three gallons of water per person per day, and explained differences between evacuation warnings, evacuation orders, and shelter‑in‑place guidance.
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September 21, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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San Rafael fire officials are sounding the alarm for significant flooding this winter, urging residents to prepare now for high-risk tidal events during the holidays.

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Fire officials warn of heightened flood risk during upcoming king tides
San Rafael fire officials warned the board that this winter's combination of high tides, storm surge and runoff could produce significant flooding — particularly in the Canal neighborhood — and urged residents to plan early, secure parking and take sandbagging measures.
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September 22, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Montgomery County is breaking language barriers by adding translation features to Alert Montgomery, ensuring everyone receives vital emergency information in their preferred language.

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Montgomery County expands Alert Montgomery with translations for non-English speakers
County Executive Mark Everage and emergency management officials announced expanded translation links in Alert Montgomery to deliver emergency alerts in languages including Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean and Vietnamese and urged residents to sign up for text or email notifications.
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September 21, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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Maryland's Early Child and Special Education Subcommittee just took a huge step forward, ensuring schools must document accessibility issues during emergencies for students with disabilities!

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Subcommittee advances bill to require schools to record accessibility problems during emergencies
The Early Child and Special Education Subcommittee approved an amendment to House Bill 311 that restores public-access protections and requires local school systems to report instances when building security or drills impede evacuation for students with disabilities; the bill was forwarded to the full committee with a favorable recommendation.
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February 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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#Emergencyprep is a #disability issue. Author David Pogue's (How To Prepare for Climate Change) 3 steps for #emergencyreadiness: 1. go bag, 2. agree on family meeting place (ex, parking lot of store), 3. download Emergency app from Red Cross issuing local warnings nationwide. Thx Sasha Lilley/KPFA.
August 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Austin is leading the charge in wildfire preparedness with 21 Firewise communities, representing 20% of Texas's efforts to enhance safety and emergency response.

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Austin Fire Department announces wildfire preparedness for 21 Firewise communities
City celebrates wildfire readiness initiatives for 20% of Texas Firewise communities.
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March 31, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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In a dramatic moment at James Ford Rhodes High School, a courageous student used the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking classmate, turning a typical lunch into an unforgettable act of bravery.

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Student performs Heimlich maneuver to save choking peer at James Ford Rhodes
Student rescues classmate from choking incident using Heimlich maneuver during lunch.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Delaware is taking a bold step toward inclusivity by advocating for House Bill 53, ensuring that residents with hearing and speech disabilities can stay safe during emergencies!

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Delaware hospitals support House Bill 53 for assistive emergency alert devices
Delaware hospitals advocate for House Bill 53 to enhance safety for the hearing impaired.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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A heart attack survivor emotionally credits a local doctor and the lifesaving power of CPR during a poignant City of Sunrise meeting—reminding us all that quick thinking can truly save lives.

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Heart attack survivor honors doctor who saved her life during emotional recognition event
Bystander CPR and timely medical intervention save lives, as heart attack survivor expresses deep gratitude.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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A recent full-scale emergency drill at Century High School revealed both the remarkable readiness of first responders and the hidden emotional toll such exercises can take on participants with past trauma.

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Board members say full‑scale Century High emergency drill showed readiness, highlighted trauma risks
Board members praised a full‑scale emergency response exercise at Century High School that tested first responders, family reunification procedures and mental‑health supports; members also noted the emotional toll such drills can take on participants with prior trauma.
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August 11, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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Gila/Hila regional hospital's CEO reveals a $112,000 loss in February but assures a $3 million surplus year-to-date amidst ongoing upgrades and a power outage scare.

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Hospital CEO reports February operating loss, says generator connector failed during recent outage
Gila/Hila regional hospital CEO Whitaker reported a February operating loss of about $112,000, a year-to-date net surplus, upcoming radiology equipment replacements, and explained a recent power outage caused by a failure in the connector between the emergency generator and the building panel that Caterpillar has since repaired.
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April 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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The Bay Shore Board of Education is seeking your input on their new safety and emergency remote instruction plans that will shape the future of our schools!

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Bay Shore board opens public hearing on districtwide safety plan and emergency remote instruction
Board members opened a public hearing on the districtwide safety plan and emergency remote instruction plan; Mr. Torres described the umbrella plan's components, coordination with local law enforcement, confidentiality of building plans, and criteria for deploying remote instruction, and the district will post the plan on its website for a 30-day public comment period.
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May 22, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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The lie that "nothing happens Downriver" ends today. Severe storms and grid failures don't wait for permission—harden your home and build true readiness before the next strike. ⚡⛈️

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The Illusion of Safety: Hardened Preparedness for Everyday Disasters
Stop ignoring the warning signs. From tornadic strikes in Lincoln Park to multi-day grid collapses Downriver, discover how to defeat normalcy bias, harden your home systems, and build uncompromised emergency readiness before the next disaster hits.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Peoria County is gearing up for National Preparedness Month in September 2026, encouraging residents to take action and ensure their families are ready for anything!

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Peoria County proclaims September 2026 National Preparedness Month
The Peoria County Board proclaimed September 2026 as National Preparedness Month, urging residents to make emergency plans, build kits, and support local preparedness efforts; Chair James C. Dillon thanked first responders for their work.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:57 AM
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As Super El Niño approaches, staff are gearing up with proactive measures like sandbagging, rental storage tanks, and smart monitoring to safeguard our infrastructure from heavy rain and rising tides.

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SAM staff outlines Super El Niño readiness: sandbagging, 80,000 gallons of rental storage and smart monitors
Staff briefed the board on measures planned Oct.1–Mar.31 for an anticipated Super El Niño, including sandbagging at vulnerable locations, renting four 20,000-gallon storage tanks (about 80,000 gallons total), increased on-call contractor assignments and deployment of smart monitoring towers to detect blockages and hazards.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/10003699/Pacifica/San-Mateo-County/California/SAM-staff-outlines-Super-El-Niño-readiness-sandbagging-80000-gallons-of-rental-storage-and-smart-monitors?source=bluesky&loc=CA
September 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Redwood City is gearing up for a powerful El Niño with new sandbag stations, vital storm pump maintenance, and a community outreach plan to protect vulnerable residents.

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City outlines El Niño readiness: sandbags, pump stations, adopt-a-drain and outreach
Public Works presented Redwood City's winter-readiness plan for a potential strong El Niño, detailing maintenance of storm pumps and drains, new sandbag stations (including a self-service site at Fair Oaks), a citywide adopt-a-drain program, and outreach to vulnerable mobile home parks and unhoused residents.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/9989642/Redwood-City/San-Mateo-County/California/City-outlines-El-Niño-readiness-sandbags-pump-stations-adopt-a-drain-and-outreach?source=bluesky&loc=CA
September 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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A former Nevada National Guard officer reveals the heavy emotional toll and intense readiness his unit faced in the haunting days following September 11th.

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Nevada National Guard public affairs officer recalls readiness and uncertainty after 9/11
A former Nevada National Guard public affairs officer told Washoe County's podcast that Guardsmen felt "a weight" of duty after Sept. 11, deployed to prepare aircraft for possible medical missions and relied on radio and television for situational awareness before smartphones.
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September 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Disaster Preparedness 101: Cold Reality, Hard Rules, and the Blood on the Pavement
Discover why waiting for rescue in a mass casualty disaster is fatal. Learn how field triage, hemorrhage control, and CERT protocols empower citizens to become their own medical first responders when 911 and emergency systems collapse.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Ann Arbor has officially been recognized as a StormReady community, enhancing its preparedness for severe weather and ensuring swift response during emergencies.

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Ann Arbor City recognized as StormReady community by National Weather Service
City officials gathered at the Emergency Operations Center to mark Ann Arbor City's StormReady certification with the National Weather Service, saying the designation helps the city stay 'one step ahead of severe weather' and supports event and severe-weather operations.
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September 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Emergencies don’t make appointments 🚨 Over 5,000 fatal & 2.5M workplace injuries occur yearly. Be ready: plan, pack, practice!

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August 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Monterey County officials are sounding the alarm as the Timber and Plasket fires rage on, urging residents to prepare for possible evacuations now!

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Officials urge Monterey County residents to prepare now as Timber and Plasket fires continue
Monterey County law enforcement and incident commanders told a packed community briefing that fire behavior is unpredictable and urged residents to prepare immediately; officials described trigger points for warnings/orders and multiple channels (alertmontereycounty.org, ReadyMontereycounty, Uconnect app) for real-time alerts.
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August 31, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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Palm Springs is gearing up for El Niño with free CERT training and volunteers have already taught over 4,000 residents this year!

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Volunteers detail CERT training, CBDPN and Team Rubicon capabilities as Palm Springs readies for El Niño
Presenters told the council the city runs free CERT courses three times yearly and that the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network has trained more than 4,000 people in 2026; Team Rubicon described debris removal, flood response and sandbag classes ahead of El Niño.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/9679004/Palm-Springs/Riverside-County/California/Volunteers-detail-CERT-training-CBDPN-and-Team-Rubicon-capabilities-as-Palm-Springs-readies-for-El-Niño?source=bluesky&loc=CA
August 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM