Last night, my husband and I received four different types of alerts regarding potential flooding downtown. An alert, an email, a text message and a voice mail from the non-emergency police number. Is ...

Central Texas is still reeling from those devastating floods that claimed more than 100 lives and left dozens missing. Torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise nearly 30 feet in under an ...

This article was originally featured on The Markup. Natural disasters have affected nearly 90 percent of U.S. counties since 2013, and while many households know about preparing emergency kits, a ...

In the event of an emergency – time is of the essence. Have you signed up to get emergency alerts sent directly to your phone ...

Kate Shunney In an emergency situation, getting reliable information you can use in a timely way can be a literal lifesaver.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since its launch in 2012, the (Wireless Emergency Alerts) system has been used more than 84,000 times to warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical ...

S oraya Sutherlin knew it was coming, she knew she was prepared, but still, her heart pulsed faster as the moment to push the button neared. Sutherlin has worked in emergency management for more than ...

In construction, emergencies don’t discriminate. Whether it’s a sudden thunderstorm, a hazardous materials spill, an active shooter threat, or a dangerously high heat index, every second counts when ...

The National Weather Service issues several types of flood-related warnings. Do you know what they are and what you should do? A flash flood emergency is issued in very rare situations when there is a ...