ABC News1d
Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe LOS ANGELES -- When ...
Government Technology15h
Lawmakers Investigate Los Angeles’ Faulty Emergency Alert System
Members of Congress launched an investigation Monday into Los Angeles County’s emergency alert system after delayed electronic warnings were blamed for the loss of life during the Eaton Fire.
FOX8 Cleveland6d
Too little, too late: Residents say they were in the dark as fire spread with no evacuation order
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe.
Southern California Congress members call for investigation into LA County's emergency alert system
More than a dozen members of Congress signed letters calling for a further look into the emergency alert messaging system that sent an erroneous evacuation warning to thousands of Los Angeles County ...
Government Technology12d
Why the Evacuation Alert System Struggled During the L.A. Fires
(TNS) — When the federal government in 2012 launched Wireless Emergency Alerts — a new system ... state's recent implementation of earthquake early warning systems. "We are pushing out ...
Los Angeles Times12d
L.A. County’s evacuation alert system broke down during fires. It’s part of a larger problem
When the federal government in 2012 launched Wireless Emergency Alerts — a new system ... state’s recent implementation of earthquake early warning systems. “We are pushing out information ...
KTLA1d
Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts
SANTORINI, Greece (AP) — Authorities deployed emergency rescue ... on the island blared with alert warnings about the potential for rockslides, while several earthquakes caused loud rumbles.
AOL12d
Why does California keep botching emergency evacuation alerts?
When the federal government in 2012 launched Wireless Emergency Alerts — a new system ... state’s recent implementation of earthquake early warning systems. “We are pushing out information ...
PBS6d
Emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during LA wildfires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe.