November 9, 2011
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with its federal, state and local partners, is reminding the American public that today, at 2:00 p..m Eastern, Americans should expect to see or hear the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert …
September 7, 2011
Researchers in Austin are testing new technology that could predict flash floods days in advance. The project by engineering researchers at the University of Texas and IBM is designed to monitor thousands of miles of rivers and predict flash flooding …
July 21, 2011
A 27-year-old woman has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Chicago, alleging that the fire department’s physical fitness test discriminates against female applicants. In a complaint filed Tuesday, Samantha Vasich says she was rejected from the fire …