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Multiple fires challenge crews in central Oklahoma
(AP) – A wind-whipped wildfire sweeping through rural woodlands south of the Oklahoma City has burned a number of homes as firefighters struggle to contain it in 113-degree heat. Oklahoma emergency...
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LA County Alert System
Image credit: Alert LA County LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Operators of the Los Angeles County emergency operation system announced today they are seeking people to give their email addresses and cellphone...
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No funding hiccups anticipated on disaster aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – Ongoing negotiations on Capitol Hill are likely to ensure a smooth flow of disaster aid in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. Congressional aides are working quietly on a six-month...
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Angelenos urged to add "OK" and "HELP" signs to readiness kits
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Ahead of Thursday’s annual statewide earthquake drill, city officials today urged Angelenos to add “OK” and “HELP” signs to their readiness kits. Residents should put the signs in...
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Fair in Torrance focuses on animal disaster prep
TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) – Pets and service animals are important members of many families but are sometimes overlooked when planning for emergencies. Several agencies have joined forces to fix that on...
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Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Ahead of Thursday’s annual statewide earthquake drill, city officials today urged Angelenos to add “OK” and “HELP” signs to their readiness kits. Residents should put the signs in...
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New technology could reducer first responder risk | VIDEO
Scientists at MIT have developed mapping technology that can help first responders create a more accurate image of a disaster scenes. They say the computer generated maps could save lives by...
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Northridge Earthquake 19 Years Later
Today is the anniversary of the devastating 1994 Northridge earthquake. Local officials are using this day to urge you to prepare for a natural disaster. The magnitude-6.7 quake occurred at 4:31 a.m....
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Official: turnout above 800K, maybe 1M
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inauguration planning official says turnout was “definitely above 800,000″ and possibly up to one million people. Chris Geldart, who directs the District of Columbia’s homeland...
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Thunder star Kevin Durant makes $1M tornado pledge; how you can help
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation. The American Red Cross announced Tuesday that the gift from The...
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Ways to help the victims of the Moore, Okla. tornado
American Red Cross The American Red Cross is operating shelters and delivering hot meals throughout the affected areas. The organization has a website called Safe and Well to help loved ones find each...
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LAFD Chief Brian Cummings steps down
LA’s fire chief is out of a job. Brian Cummings will step down at the end of the month after nagging criticism about department response times. Phil and Penny spoke with Dr. Fernando Guerra, who is a...
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