EMERGENCY ALERTS

Nov 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Who Gets the Warning? The Unfair Side of Emergency Alerts

In a shocking turn of events, the family of a victim from the devastating Eaton fire has taken legal action. They are suing Southern California Edison and Genasys, the company responsible for Los Angeles County's emergency alerts. The lawsuit claims that a flawed system led to delayed warnings for r

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Jul 08 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: Were Warnings Enough?

Texas faced a terrible flood on July 4th. Over 100 people lost their lives. Many were at Camp Mystic near the Guadalupe River. People say they didn't get alerts or didn't understand them. The National Weather Service (NWS) sent 22 warnings. They told people to move to higher ground. But local gover

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Safeguarding LA: How Alert Tech Is Being Improved After Errors

You know the story: wildfires in Los Angeles sparked a flurry of emergency alerts. But not all were accurate. One alert meant for those near the Kenneth Fire went to all 10 million residents of LA County. Panic set in, and city officials started digging into the issue. The tech company, Genasys, beh

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Stay Safe: Preparing for Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene heads towards the Florida Gulf Coast, it's time to think about safety. Experts say the storm will hit Thursday night, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. This can cause trees to fall and power lines to go down. It’s important to take action now. First, make sure your phone

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