From solar-powered to elbow grease, we’ve found the best emergency radios of 2021. Daily, we use our smartphones, computers, and TVs to keep us aware of what’s going on around us. But if a storm knocks out the power grid, our everyday tech isn’t enough. One of the most crucial […]
MADISON — Two major accidents in three days this week, including one fatality, served as a reminder to Madison County Sheriff Todd Volk of the need to improve communications with the county’s towns and emergency officials. On Wednesday, Volk spoke to the Madison County Board of Commissioners […]
When power and communications infrastructure failed amid the late December snowstorms that hit El Dorado County, local amateur radio operator networks filled a vital need. Without cell service or working landlines, many residents could not reach 911. In areas where heavy snow fell residents were cut off or trapped at […]
The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency plans to upgrade its aging radio infrastructure, which might improve communications among first responders. The Topsham Police and Fire Department officials Thursday will seek the Topsham Selectboard’s approval to allow the town to participate in the county’s radio infrastructure project. If approved, the Sagadahoc […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Crews from Appalachian Power are working to get outages restored across the company’s West Virginia Service Territory. By mid-morning Monday, Winter Storm Izzy had left more than 25,000 outages in the region. “At 8 p.m. last night we had about 800 customers with no power, but 8 […]
Emergency responders in Pike County received some good news during a special called fiscal court meeting January 11. Pike Judge-Executive Ray Jones informed Pike County Emergency Management Director Doug Tackett the U.S. Treasury Department has issued guidance regarding the use of American Relief Plan (ARP) funds. “We […]
We are very fortunate to live in an area that has so much to offer year-round for the outdoor enthusiast. With the Bighorn National Forest in our backyard and other outdoor opportunities available in Sheridan County, it’s no wonder people love it here. My family, like many […]
Final tweaks to the new 800 MHz county emergency radio system are underway. “We thought the to go-live date would be at the end of February. But it’s going to be a little bit later,” Branch County Administrator bud Norman told the 911 board this week. Contractor J&K Communication has […]
Ellis County wildfires the night of Dec. 15, 2021 (Courtesy Ellis County Rural Fire Dept.)Â Â By BECKY KISERHays Post There was no stopping the multiple wildfires that started racing east across Ellis County last month and burned for three days. “Even with all 19 of our trucks, with the wind […]
Emergency Food, Lights And Generators To Have For Winter Power Outages | HuffPost Life Main Menu Part of HuffPost News. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Last February, snow and ice storms ravaged the state of Texas, causing at least 111 […]