Department of Justice brought charges against the culprit for hundreds of faked emergency calls. California teenager Alan Filion pled guilty this month to falsely calling SWAT on hundreds…
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FAA Issues Final Rule for Air Taxis and Other Electric Aircraft
This is the last step required for introducing new type of aircraft to the public. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its final rule outlining regulations for air…
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OSHA Warns of Post-Hurricane Hazards for Recovery Crews and Residents
The agency urges caution as communities continue to face power outages, structural damage, and storm debris. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
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Interior Department Announces $1.3 Million for Local Wildland Fire Engines
Launches pilot program to retrofit vehicles with slip-on tankers. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $1.3 million to the wildfire response teams of local governments, allowing them…
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Administration Launches National Effort to Address Extreme Heat
White House hosts first Summit on Extreme Heat, calling for action to strengthen climate resilience and protect vulnerable populations. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has reported the…
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DOT Provides Emergency Relief to Repair Storm-Damaged Roads in Puerto Rico
Funds will accelerate recovery efforts in El Yunque National Forest and reopen key routes after Tropical Storm Ernesto’s destruction, aiding resilience against future weather event The U.S. Department of…
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VA Hosts 60 National Day of Service Events on September 11
Volunteers to clean cemeteries and commemorate veterans, first responders, and service members across 34 states and Puerto Rico The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting over…
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President Biden Responds to Georgia High School Shooting
FBI had information on the shooter making terrorist threats over a year ago. President Joe Biden responded to the shooting at a high school in Barrow County, Georgia,…
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FCC Enacts Rules to Facilitate Implementation of Next Generation 911
New regulations are intended to improve emergency response with advanced capabilities and service reliability. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently established new regulations to accelerate the shift to…
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Texas Wildfire Spreads to Oklahoma
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest fire on record for the state of Texas. The Texas Panhandle has experienced raging wildfires since Monday afternoon. The Smokehouse Creek…
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