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weather-and-disaster12 days ago•12 min saved

Maui County Warns of Extended Blackouts as Hurricane Nolo Looms

Maui County officials are urging residents to prepare for prolonged power and communication outages as Hurricane Nolo approaches the islands. Hawaiian Electric expects power restoration in West Maui to continue until noon on Monday, September 28, while a Public Safety Power Shutoff remains active in Upcountry due to high winds and wildfire risks. The county advises residents to use battery-powered radios for updates, conserve battery life, and utilize charging stations at the Lahaina Civic Center and the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center. This disruption follows a series of recent storms, including Lala and Lowell, which have caused significant damage and 'storm fatigue' across Hawaii.

via mauinow.com|

#emergency-preparedness #hawaiian-electric #hurricane-nolo

weather18 days ago•10 min saved

California preps for potentially record-strength El Niño with widespread preparations

Forecasts suggest a likely 'super' El Niño, prompting California to bolster flood controls, shore up hillsides, and increase reservoir capacity, while residents are urged to sign up for emergency alerts, inspect roofs and drainage, keep sandbags handy, pack go bags, review insurance, and ready cars for a potentially heavy, damaging winter.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #el-nino #emergency-preparedness

california19 days ago•4 min saved

California Mobilizes for Potent El Niño Ahead of Winter Storms

Gov. Newsom declares a statewide emergency as El Niño storms threaten California with high surf, flooding, and coastal erosion; multiple counties and cities have proclaimed emergencies and activated emergency operations centers in anticipation of a very strong El Niño through December, with NOAA warning of significant impacts to infrastructure and communities.

via latimes.com|

#california #coastal-erosion #el-nino

world1 month ago•134 min saved

Finland hosts Europe’s largest Cold War-era civil defense drill in Kuopio

In Kuopio, Finland, Shelter 2026 — Europe’s biggest civil-defense exercise since the Cold War — tested protective measures for large numbers of people under disruption, highlighting weather-related and energy infrastructure risks, drone activity, and the value of 72-hour personal preparedness. Officials say there’s no cause for alarm and underscore resilience learned from Finland’s wartime history.

via AP News|

#civil-defense #emergency-preparedness #energy-security

environment1 month ago•3 min saved

El Niño prompts UK to bolster household food stocks and resilience

Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle warned the strongest El Niño in a generation could bring drier summers, wetter winters and more extreme storms, prompting advice for households to hold emergency food reserves; the NAO cautioned Britain’s food supply chain faces risks from cyber-attacks, disease and climate change, while Defra said resilience work is underway and a national emergency-preparedness strategy is due to be published by end-2026.

via BBC|

#defra #el-nino #emergency-preparedness

weather1 month ago•2 min saved

Central Coast Faces Red Flag Warning as Lightning Threat Lifts Wildfire Risk

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for California's Central Coast (5 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday) due to possible lightning in the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding areas, with gusty 40–50 mph winds and little rainfall, raising wildfire risk; a 20% thunderstorm chance and under 0.15 inches of rain are expected. Residents should extinguish fires, avoid sparks, secure equipment, not discard cigarette butts from vehicles, review emergency plans, and keep a go-kit ready.

via KSBW|

#central-coast #emergency-preparedness #lightning

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

UK to roll out public prep campaign for cyber threats and severe weather

The UK government will launch a public awareness campaign and a nationwide home-defense exercise to help people prepare for cyber-attacks and severe weather, update the national risk register with new risks including digital resilience failures, and test response via Operation Albiston Shadow, while encouraging individuals to take small steps to secure food, water and essential services.

via BBC|

#cyber-attack #emergency-preparedness #politics

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Screwworm scare tests US readiness amid budget cuts

The CDC activated an emergency plan for potential human exposure to New World screwworm as four calves in Texas and a dog in New Mexico test positive, with the USDA leading the animal response. Critics say funding cuts weaken surveillance and preparedness across federal health agencies, while officials defend ongoing efforts and a growing consensus that early detection and rapid response are far cheaper than large outbreaks. Experts warn that future threats may stem from climate change and increased travel, underscoring the need for robust surveillance and readiness.

via Axios|

#emergency-preparedness #funding-cuts #health

local-news4 months ago•5 min saved

Madison Braces for Up to Five Rounds of Severe Storms

Forecast calls for up to five rounds of severe thunderstorms in Madison from early Wednesday through Thursday, with risks of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and possible flash flooding; a 'destructive' tag could trigger sirens and alerts. Residents should monitor updates, sign up for Dane County emergency notifications, seek interior shelter during warnings, prepare a Go Kit and three days of supplies, stay hydrated in heat, and check on neighbors.

via City of Madison, WI|

#alerts #emergency-preparedness #local-news

health4 months ago•4 min saved

NYC and NJ Prep for World Cup–Scale Health Challenges Across Six Weeks

With more than a million fans expected for World Cup games at MetLife, NYC and NJ are running cross-agency drills, activating an incident command system from June to July, and training healthcare workers to handle heat, travel-related illnesses, infections, food safety, and mass-casualty scenarios.

via Gothamist|

#emergency-preparedness #health #new-jersey

world-news5 months ago•26 min saved

NYC Hospitals Brace for World Cup Disease Risks as Fans Arrive

With 1.2 million visitors expected for World Cup games at MetLife Stadium, NYC/NJ health experts have spent years preparing for infectious diseases—from measles and TB to Ebola—and for mass‑casualty events, conducting FEMA-style drills and portable bio-containment exercises with Bellevue Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Health, and federal partners under a White House FIFA task force to ensure rapid, safe responses during the tournament.

via New York Post|

#bellevue-hospital #emergency-preparedness #fema

politics5 months ago•16 min saved

Camp Mystic Flood: Lawmakers Hear Emergency-Prep Failures Fueled Tragedy

Texas lawmakers heard from investigator Casey Garrett that Camp Mystic lacked adequate emergency training, evacuation plans, and safety equipment, contributing to the deaths during last summer's Guadalupe River flood; the testimony detailed chaotic evacuations and leadership failures by camp operator Dick Eastland, prompting calls for stricter safety rules and possible denial of the camp's operating license amid ongoing lawsuits and state investigations.

via The Texas Tribune|

#camp-mystic #emergency-preparedness #flood

environment5 months ago•23 min saved

Texas' tax-free weekend for emergency supplies kicks off April 25

From April 25–27, Texas residents can buy certain emergency supplies tax-free if their total cost stays under specified limits (e.g., portable generators under $3,000, emergency ladders under $300, hurricane shutters under $300, and many items under $75 such as batteries, CO detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, radios and fuel containers). If taxes are paid, refunds are available. The article highlights disaster readiness and links to additional prep resources amid increasing extreme weather in Texas.

via The Texas Tribune|

#emergency-preparedness #environment #natural-disasters

public-safety8 months ago•2 min saved

Hawaii Braces for Severe Storms as Statewide Closures and Emergency Measures Activate

Governor Josh Green issued an Emergency Proclamation as a significant storm system threatens heavy rain, flash floods, and damaging winds across Hawaii, prompting statewide closures on Monday (state offices, DOE schools, UH campuses, Legislature, and courthouses) with administrative leave for state employees and extended filing deadlines to Tuesday; residents should prepare, sign up for local alerts, monitor HIEMA and NWS, and follow county guidance.

via Governor Josh Green (.gov)|

#closures #emergency-preparedness #hawaii

world8 months ago•4 min saved

Portugal braced for Leonardo as second storm tests recovery efforts

Portugal braces for storm Leonardo, expected to bring heavy rain, winds up to 95 km/h and waves over 11 metres, days after deadly Kristin; authorities urge residents to stockpile 72 hours of supplies and follow safety advice as orange alerts cover several districts and the Azores face red warnings, with the system sweeping across the country midweek.

via Euronews.com|

#azores #emergency-preparedness #leonardo