#emergency response
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1 Dead as Nor'easter Tops Trees in NYC
A tree falls killing a Brooklyn worker as NYC faces flooding from a powerful nor'easter.
ABC7 New York · 1m

New Jersey Declares State of Emergency
New Jersey declares state of emergency for 8 counties ahead of nor'easter.
ABC7 New York · 1m

Fire Engine Hit By Vehicle On Highway 360
A Mansfield fire engine blocking traffic was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m

Pilot fights back as co-pilot attacks mid-flight
A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe over the Indian Ocean. The wounded pilot fought back, sent emergency alerts, and helped save 170 passengers.
TIME · 3m

Forty percent of hospitals flunk pandemic drill
A New York health test found most facilities too slow to mask and isolate patients with mystery fevers that could signal bird flu.
Ars Technica · 2m
OEMC Launches New 911 System Amid Council Concerns
Chicago rolls out new 911 dispatch system despite City Council pushback.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m

Children Learn Life Skills Early
Teaching kids emergency response saves lives.
Newsweek · 1m

Shark kills swimmer off Perth beach, kill order issued
A 63-year-old man died after being attacked by a shark at Sorrento Beach on Friday morning, prompting authorities to order the animal destroyed if captured.
the Guardian · 1m
Nursery charged in death of choking toddler
Mini Learners nursery faces prosecution after two-year-old Sadie Salt died from choking on a sausage in 2020.
Dailymail · 3m

CPR is self-care for the people you love
Learning CPR offers genuine peace of mind by preparing you to save someone close to you in their moment of greatest need.
Wellbeing Magazine · 3m

Dallas police rescue man from creek
Officers pull unconscious man from water and revive him with CPR and defibrillator.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m

Tesla's confusing Cybercab emergency instructions
Firefighters must navigate Tesla's complex procedures to handle Cybercab accidents, raising concerns about emergency response delays.
Futurism · 1m

Gas leak forces 325 Dallas families from homes
A major natural gas leak at Alexan Riveredge Apartments displaced residents for at least two days while crews worked to restore safety.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m

Gas leak empties Dallas apartment complex
Nearly 300 residents evacuated from a 90% occupied complex Friday night after Atmos Energy discovered an outdoor gas leak during routine inspection.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m

San Diego fights back against Waymo robotaxis
The city is demanding local control over autonomous vehicles, raising questions other cities may soon ask.
Newsweek · 2m

NYC nearly doubles emergency snow shoveler pay
Mayor Mamdani raises wages and streamlines hiring to prepare for winter weather.
ABC7 New York · 1m

NBC helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing 3
A news helicopter went down near a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth, with an anchor announcing the loss live on air.
California Post · 1m

San Diego fights back against Waymo robotaxis
The city council unanimously demands local control after the state approved driverless cars without asking permission.
California Post · 1m · 5 views

Panic on Metro-North as passenger makes threat at Grand Central
A woman in distress triggered an emergency stop and mass evacuation when she told passengers it would be their last day on Earth.
ABC7 New York · 1m
Athlete dies during Ironman 70.3 swim in Madison
A triathlete suffered a medical emergency in the water at Madison's Ironman 70.3 and later died in hospital.
Valleynewslive · 1m

The North Texas fire that would not go out
Two weeks, 90,400 acres and 157 structures gone, and the first rain in 55 days finally showed up.
The Texas Tribune · 2m