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crime28 days ago•3 min saved

Seattle Police Chief Resigns After Bite of Seattle Shooting Sparks Scrutiny

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned days after the Bite of Seattle festival shooting killed three and wounded four, with Deputy Chief Andre Sayles named interim chief. Mayor Katie Wilson acknowledged public-communication shortcomings, including a five-hour gap in updates and a mistaken custody announcement. Barnes, previously credited with easing tensions and reducing gun violence, leaves Seattle amid ongoing safety challenges and the city’s leadership turnover, ahead of the Seafair festival weekend.

via Al Jazeera|

#bite-of-seattle #crime #emergency-communication

technology1 year ago•5 min saved

Starlink Satellite Internet Expands Through T-Mobile and Major Carriers

SpaceX's cellular Starlink service, launched in partnership with T-Mobile, now offers smartphone connectivity in dead zones, primarily targeting rural and remote areas, with plans to expand features like voice and video calls. The service is available to T-Mobile customers for free on certain plans and costs $10/month for others, with support for nearly 60 phone models and coverage across the US and other countries. It aims to eliminate dead zones and provide emergency services like 911 texting.

via PCMag|

#cellular-dead-zones #emergency-communication #satellite-service

local-government1 year ago•2 min saved

Texas Floods: Were Warning Systems Adequate?

Some Kerr County officials preferred informal phone calls over formal flood sirens for flood warnings, but this approach was deemed unreliable, especially after devastating floods in 2025. Despite recognizing the need for upgraded systems and applying for FEMA funds, the county ultimately did not receive federal aid, highlighting challenges in emergency preparedness and funding decisions.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#emergency-communication #fema-funding #flood-preparedness

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"Google and Garmin Collaborate to Revolutionize Satellite Texting on Android"

Google is reportedly partnering with Garmin to bring two-way satellite texting to Android phones through the Google Messages app. The code found in the latest version of the app suggests that users may be able to access emergency satellite connectivity for texting. Garmin already offers satellite-based texting products through its partnership with Iridium, and Google may leverage this existing ecosystem to provide emergency communication features to Android users. Apple and Huawei have already introduced similar satellite-based emergency SOS systems, while Samsung is rumored to debut the feature with the Galaxy S24 next year.

via SamMobile - Samsung news|

#android #emergency-communication #garmin

technology3 years ago•4 min saved

The Future of AM Radio in Cars: Ford's Decision and the Fight to Save It.

Carmakers like Ford and Tesla are reconsidering the inclusion of AM radio in their vehicles due to possible interference with electric engines. However, AM radio remains a crucial source of information during emergencies and for local news, political talk, Christian music, and non-English speakers. A bipartisan bill was proposed to require carmakers to include AM radio, and under pressure from lawmakers and the media, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that AM radio will be included in its 2024 fleet and retroactively added to its 2023 electric models via a software update. The future of AM radio in cars remains uncertain as electric cars continue to take over the road.

via ABC News|

#am-radio #electric-cars #emergency-communication

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Senators equipped with satellite phones and trained on upgraded security devices.

More than 50 senators have been issued satellite phones for emergency communication as part of new security measures being offered by the Senate Sergeant at Arms. Senate administrative staff recommend senators keep the phones in close proximity during their travels. The Sergeant at Arms has also opened an office "demonstration space" to offer senators and staff an exhibition of new home state office security upgrades. Additionally, administrators have offered "stop the bleed" training to better equip staffers to respond to medical emergencies and victims of attacks.

via CBS News|

#emergency-communication #home-state-office-security #politics