County Officials Encourage Emergency Alerts for Wildfire Readiness
A Meeting on Emergency Preparedness in Arizona Recently, a government meeting held in Arizona’s Cochise County focused on critical emergency response strategies in light of unpredictable weather patterns. With the monsoon season approaching, officials emphasized the significance of sandbags as a relatively simple tool for flood prevention. However, they reminded residents that pre-made bags might […]
Funding for local emergency alert systems in doubt as public media agency shuts down
Changes in Public Broadcasting Grant Management WASHINGTON – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will stop managing grant programs that have historically allocated millions to local TV and radio stations for upgrades to their emergency alert systems. This decision follows a recent vote by Republican lawmakers to redirect funds—over $1.1 billion that had been previously […]
Cochise County Officials Encourage Emergency Alerts for Wildfire Readiness
Emergency Preparedness in Cochise County A recent meeting in Cochise County, Arizona, focused on emergency response strategies, particularly in light of the unpredictable weather patterns as the monsoon season approaches. Officials emphasized the importance of sandbags, a straightforward yet crucial tool for preventing floods. Residents were reminded that ready-made sandbags may not be readily available, […]
Local Emergency Director Dan Dushawn Talks About Flood Risks and Preparedness in Cochise County
Emergency Preparedness in Cochise County In Cochise County, the atmosphere is tense as emergency services director Dan Dehaun took the spotlight on KWCD Country’s First Watch. He emphasized a significant concern: the monsoon season has only achieved half of its typical rainfall. Despite this, localized flooding continues to pose a serious risk. “Turn around, don’t […]
Tim Carter Appointed as the New Director of Coconino County Emergency Management
Coconino County Appoints New Emergency Management Director Coconino County has announced that Tim Carter has been appointed as the new director of emergency management, effective retroactively from August 1. Carter has a long history with the county, having worked there for 13 years in various capacities, particularly in emergency management as an expert and assistant […]
Experts indicate that rural emergency rooms are more often operated without doctors.
Doctorless Emergency Rooms in Rural Montana Ekaraka, Mont. – In early June, patients arriving at the emergency room of a small hospital in Ekaraka, which has a population of about 400, found no doctors present. Dahl Memorial Hospital’s 3-Bed Emergency Division is situated a two-hour drive from more advanced medical services, relying instead on a […]
Yavapai County Participates in National Emergency Management Awareness Month
Open Audio Article Player Yavapai County Emergency Management Bureau The Yavapai County Emergency Management Office (YCOEM) is participating in a national campaign to mark National Emergency Management Awareness Month this August. This initiative, led by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), is intended to boost public knowledge about emergency management while encouraging community preparedness. […]
Yuma Plumbers Experience Increase in Emergency Requests as Summer Temperatures Reach New Highs
Yuma’s Plumbing Crisis Intensifies Amid Heat and Infrastructure Challenges Yuma, USA – July 31, 2025 This summer, cities are grappling with old infrastructure and rising costs. In Yuma, continuous heatwaves have led to a spike in plumbing emergencies. Residents and businesses alike are facing issues such as pipe failures, low water pressure, and sudden service […]
Footage Captures Frightened Passengers Exiting Airplane Following Emergency Landing
Emergency Landing at Denver Airport A shocking video revealed the chaos as passengers evacuated American Airlines flights after an emergency landing at Denver International Airport on Saturday. This incident was triggered by a failure in the landing gear, which resulted in smoke and flames. American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 Max 8, was set […]
Pilot unharmed after emergency landing in Page
Emergency Landing in Northern Arizona Page, Arizona – The pilots are safe following an emergency landing in northern Arizona on Wednesday morning. At around 8 AM, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received reports of an aircraft landing near the Navajo Generation Station, which is located east of Page. Deputies responded and located a 1998 Cessna […]