Hacker News with Generative AI: Emergency Response

SC governor declares state of emergency as wildfires prompt mass evacuations (nbcnews.com)
A mass of wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov. Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency Sunday, as firefighters battled a series of blazes that have already consumed approximately 1,200 acres and impacted another 3,000.
Wildfires, South Carolina, Natural Disasters, Emergency Response
12 points by impish9208 30 days ago | 0 comments
Brazilian city in Amazon declares emergency after sinkholes appear (theguardian.com)
Authorities in a city in the Brazilian Amazon have declared a state of emergency after huge sinkholes opened up, threatening hundreds of homes.
Brazil, Amazon Rainforest, Natural Disasters, Environmental Issues, Emergency Response
7 points by tosh 39 days ago | 0 comments
Meshtastic: Decentralized communication with low-power devices (lwn.net)
Many of us enjoy uninterrupted access to mobile networks. However, in remote areas or during emergencies, that connectivity may not always be available. For such scenarios, Meshtastic offers a decentralized wireless mesh network with open-source firmware that runs on affordable, low-power devices.
Decentralized Networks, Wireless Communication, Open Source, Emergency Response
15 points by todsacerdoti 41 days ago | 0 comments
LA wildfires force thousands to evacuate, NASA JPL closed (theregister.com)
With several major wildfires raging out of control in Los Angeles County, fire crews are risking their lives to protect people, homes, and a key NASA facility.
Wildfires, California, NASA, Emergency Response
360 points by rntn 83 days ago | 645 comments
Stay Safe from Wildfires When Seconds Count (watchduty.org)
Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
Wildfires, Safety, Technology, Non-profit Organizations, Emergency Response
8 points by mooreds 83 days ago | 1 comments
NYC Announces 'Drone as First Responder' Program to Reduce Response Times (nyc.gov)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon today announced the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program, which leverages the latest in aerial autonomous vehicle technology to enhance the NYPD’s emergency-response capabilities as the agency fulfills its mission to keep New Yorkers safe.
Public Safety, Drones, Emergency Response, Law Enforcement
15 points by pseudolus 134 days ago | 10 comments
Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain (theguardian.com)
Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers after torrential rain caused flash floods in southern and eastern Spain, shutting roads and high-speed train connections.
Natural Disasters, Spain, Weather, Emergency Response
6 points by wslh 154 days ago | 0 comments
Starlink direct-to-cell enabled for hurricane helene emergency messaging (twitter.com)
SpaceX, Satellite Communication, Disaster Relief, Emergency Response
147 points by nynx 178 days ago | 164 comments
Over 90k Georgia residents taking shelter after chemical fire (apnews.com)
A weekend fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta, where some schools canceled outdoor activities and residents living near the fire sheltered at home.
Emergency Response, Environmental Hazards, Georgia, Public Health
15 points by perihelions 183 days ago | 4 comments
'NYC doesn't heart you': 80% of heart attack sufferers die due to slow response (msn.com)
Health, Emergency Response, Statistics
22 points by impish9208 192 days ago | 11 comments
Canada does not have a national emergency response agency (cbc.ca)
Canada, Emergency Response, Government
6 points by geox 247 days ago | 0 comments
The burden of natural gas leaks on public sector emergency response in the U.S. (sciencedirect.com)
Natural Gas, Public Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Issues, United States
19 points by bikenaga 254 days ago | 1 comments