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lifestyle2 hours ago•41 min saved

Behind the Badge: 19 Realities Firefighters Actually Face On Duty

BuzzFeed’s roundup compiles 19 firefighter anecdotes from Reddit, revealing a job far more about medical calls, mental health crises, and community outreach than dramatic blazes: many homeowners can’t locate their electrical panel or shut off water, responders encounter intimate or disturbing scenes, burnout can blunt empathy, calls often involve unsanitary living conditions or non-emergencies that waste resources, and actual fires are relatively rare; plus, wide variations in training and standards across departments, plus the emotional toll of violence and suffering, shape this demanding career.

via BuzzFeed|

#emergency-services #firefighters #lifestyle

politics1 day ago•4 min saved

Kansas lawmakers split on extending World Cup emergency powers

Gov. Laura Kelly declared a three-county state of emergency to prepare for the 2026 World Cup; the Kansas House approved a 15-day extension, but the Senate has not voted, raising questions about the breadth of executive authority. Without extension, the emergency expires soon, potentially complicating access to coordinated state resources for handling visitors and events.

via Kansas City Star|

#emergency-declaration #kansas #legislature

public-safety3 days ago•22 min saved

New Castle County Downgraded to Level 1 Driving Warning as Kent and Sussex Remain at Level 3

Delaware's emergency management agency downgraded New Castle County to a Level 1 Driving Warning at 11:00 a.m., while Kent and Sussex Counties stay at Level 3; shelters are listed, National Guard assets have been reassigned to assist, and state officials urge caution as the situation continues to be monitored.

via State of Delaware News (.gov)|

#delaware #driving-restrictions #level-1

public-safety3 days ago•4 min saved

Massachusetts Declares Immediate Travel Ban for South Coast Amid Blizzard

Governor Healey signed an executive order banning non-essential motor vehicle travel in Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties due to dangerous snow and road conditions, with the Mass Pike speed reduced to 40 mph; exemptions cover essential workers and critical services, and the ban will be lifted when MassDOT determines conditions are safe, as the department redeploys snow removal resources and statewide highway service is expected to remain limited for an extended period.

via Mass.gov|

#blizzard #massachusetts #massdot

public-safety3 days ago•21 min saved

Delaware Keeps Kent and Sussex at Level 3 Driving Ban; New Castle County Remains at Level 2

Delaware’s winter storm driving restrictions remain in force: Kent and Sussex Counties stay under Level 3 driving bans, while New Castle County remains at Level 2 driving restrictions, as emergency responders continue operations and travel is limited for safety.

via State of Delaware News (.gov)|

#delaware #driving-restrictions #kent-county

public-safety3 days ago•20 min saved

Sussex County Remains Under Level 3 Driving Ban Amid Winter Storm

Sussex County, Delaware, remains under a Level 3 Driving Ban as a winter storm leaves roads impassable. The ban restricts driving to first responders, essential personnel, and certain utilities/snow-removal operators, with shelter-in-place advised for others. This update accompanies concurrent driving restrictions in Kent (Level 3) and New Castle (Level 2) counties and ongoing emergency management coordination.

via State of Delaware News (.gov)|

#delaware #driving-ban #emergency-management

crimepublic-safety9 days ago•1 min saved

Georgia teen detained after sprint toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun

An 18-year-old Georgia man, Carter Camacho, ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun. Capitol Police told him to drop the weapon; he complied and was taken into custody. He wore a tactical vest and had ammunition, with a helmet and gas mask found in his white SUV. Authorities said there’s no ongoing threat and Camacho was arrested on charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, and unregistered firearm and ammunition.

via WJLA|

#arrest #capitol-police #crimepublic-safety

public-safety17 days ago•28 min saved

Arrest Made After Shooting Injures Student at Wootton High, Rockville Officials Say

A shooting at Wootton High School in Rockville left one student injured; police say a student suspect has been arrested and there is no ongoing threat to the community, with officers stationed at the scene during the investigation.

via Bethesda Magazine|

#arrest #police #public-safety

public-safety18 days ago•2 min saved

Hawaii Braces for Severe Storms as Statewide Closures and Emergency Measures Activate

Governor Josh Green issued an Emergency Proclamation as a significant storm system threatens heavy rain, flash floods, and damaging winds across Hawaii, prompting statewide closures on Monday (state offices, DOE schools, UH campuses, Legislature, and courthouses) with administrative leave for state employees and extended filing deadlines to Tuesday; residents should prepare, sign up for local alerts, monitor HIEMA and NWS, and follow county guidance.

via Governor Josh Green (.gov)|

#closures #emergency-preparedness #hawaii

us-news18 days ago•69 min saved

Disguised ICE operations spark fear in Minnesota communities

Reports of ICE agents disguising themselves (including wearing hard hats and decoys) to carry out arrests in Minnesota have raised fears in immigrant communities. The Associated Press piece highlights personal accounts and a call for greater transparency and oversight, while authorities say enforcement remains targeted and not indicative of a widespread practice.

via AP News|

#ice #immigration #law-enforcement

politics21 days ago•5 min saved

Virginia House Advances Broad Gun-Control Package, Heads to Senate

Virginia House Democrats approved a sweeping gun-control package that includes an assault-weapons ban, limits on large-capacity magazines, ghost-gun restrictions, safe-storage rules, and new civil-liability provisions for gun manufacturers and sellers; the bills advance to the Senate amid Republican accusations of infringed rights and likely litigation, while supporters argue they address gun violence in a state shaped by mass shootings.

via Virginia Mercury|

#gun-control #legislature #politics

local26 days ago•4 min saved

Portland labor unions stage massive march to ICE facility

Thousands of union members from at least 17 Oregon groups marched from Elisabeth Caruthers Park toward a federal ICE facility in Portland, with streets blocked and traffic disrupted as police monitored the crowd. Reports described irritant gas near the site, though the Portland Police Bureau says it did not deploy munitions. Protesters expressed strong anti-ICE sentiments, highlighting labor organizing as a tool for action, in the context of ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations and related federal incidents nationwide.

via KATU|

#ice #labor-unions #local

courts-and-law26 days ago•22 min saved

Judge Won’t Force Quick End to Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

A Minnesota judge refused to order an immediate reduction of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown, denying state officials’ request to curb the operation amid sovereignty concerns and potential public-safety risks.

via The Washington Post|

#court-ruling #courts-and-law #immigration

environment26 days ago•5 min saved

Fraser Island dingo cull sparks safety debate after backpacker death

After 19-year-old Piper James died on K’gari (Fraser Island), authorities culled a pack of ten dingoes to address public safety, a move that drew backlash for bypassing the traditional Butchulla owners and for not clearly reducing future risks. Experts warn that the island’s small, genetically isolated dingo population is vulnerable to extinction from mass killings, and past data show no clear safety gains from culling. The piece argues that changing human behavior—securing food, supervising kids, following park guidelines—offers a more reliable path to safety than lethal control.

via Gizmodo|

#conservation-genetics #dingo-cull #dingoes

public-safety1 month ago•20 min saved

Delaware Eases Winter Driving Restrictions as Storm Winds Down

Delaware downgraded Kent and New Castle Counties from Level 2 Driving Restrictions to Level 1 Driving Warnings, and lifted Sussex County’s Level 1 warning as Winter Storm Fern moves toward sleet and freezing rain; temperatures will stay below freezing, and motorists are urged to travel only for essential needs with extreme caution while DelDOT works to clear roads. Code Purple shelters remain open, and residents should monitor DelDOT updates and use emergency resources as needed.

via news.delaware.gov|

#delaware #deldot #driving-restrictions