Optus management has been sharply criticized in an independent review into September’s fatal emergency call outage, which ...

This feature could help give emergency dispatchers context in circumstances like car accidents, fires, or medical crises.

During January's fires, emergency alert failures killed trust: Altadena residents received evacuation orders five hours late, ...

Both lanes of the bridge connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas were closed for a short time on Monday night.

The smartphone in your pocket is more than just a device for communication or entertainment. When used correctly, it’s a tool that can provide a lifeline in emergencies. Aside from the best emergency ...

Residents seeking non-emergency services from Akron police will now find themselves speaking first to “Ava,” an artificial ...

Medical professionals at urgent care centers and hospital emergency rooms give people immediate medical attention. Understanding the services each offers may save people time and money if they are ...

This little radio packs a punch, with two solar panels, hand-crank charging, and a mini power station to charge your phone.

The Flathead County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday declared a local emergency in response to a windstorm that left ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...