Massive pipeline fire in Deer Park, Texas, may take hours to burn out
Pipeline fire in La Porte: McDonald’s employees evacuated near flames McDonald’s employees were evacuated after flames broke out nearby. Many had to evacuate due to closed roads. Fox – 26 Houston A pipeline fire in the Houston area triggered an…
Video of a pipeline explosion in La Porte, Texas, shows huge flames
The explosion occurred in Deer Park, a suburb east of Houston. The flames spread to the neighboring city of La Porte. Evacuations and curfews were ordered. Pipeline fire in La Porte: McDonald’s employees evacuated near flames McDonald’s employees were evacuated…
T-Mobile alerts via Starlink satellites work even without cell towers
More than 500,000 square miles of land not currently reached by cell towers could soon have access to vital emergency alerts via Starlink satellites. T-Mobile has partnered with SpaceX to send the first successful wireless emergency alert in the U.S….
Tim Reed brings extensive public service experience to his candidacy for Galt City Council | News
This election features three candidates vying for two open seats on Galt City Council after incumbents Jay Vandenburg and Kevin Papineau decided not to run for a second term. One of those seeking to fill a seat is Tim Reed,…
Chilton County discusses funding options for local emergency services
The Chilton County Commission continues to look for ways to fund a county-operated ambulance service. Currently, there is no such service, nor is one that they outsource. Nic Bolton, director of Chilton County EMA, said they have not had a…
There are two overlapping sales tax holidays in Florida
Labor Day explained: Depressing and violent origins Labor Day has a deeper meaning than just the end of summer. It marks a turning point in U.S. labor history, even one with a violent beginning. USA TODAY September 2nd is Labor…
Old Tappan opts out of proposed four-town emergency services study — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press
PASCACK VALLEY – After discussion at its Aug. 19 meeting, the Old Tappan City Council has decided not to participate in a proposed four-city study on shared ambulance services. However, the mayor stressed that they would continue to work towards…
NHC tracks 2 waves. Tax-free holiday begins in Florida
NHC introduces new warning cone: What you should know The National Hurricane Center introduced a new, experimental warning cone in August. Here’s what’s changed. Things remained quiet in the tropics as a sales tax-free period for hurricane and other disaster…
Top Tier Tree Specialists provides professional emergency tree care after storms in Gainesville, FL
Top-class tree specialists Top-notch tree specialists recently helped a Gainesville neighborhood by removing a 25-foot-tall tree after a hurricane. Gainesville, FL, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hurricane-force winds often scatter construction debris, hazardous materials and household items across the…
Emergency crews make progress in fighting fires near Brinnon on the Olympic Peninsula
Firefighters appear to have the wildfire that broke out on the Olympic Peninsula last week under control, as cooler temperatures and light rain have helped hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze five miles west of Brinnon. The 2620 Road Fire,…
