Natural Disaster
Detailing USAR team capabilities and how deployment takes shape
20,000 residents remain evacuated as firefighters contain 7% of the wildfire that ripped into Malibu
Over 1,500 firefighters have been battling the Franklin Fire in Malibu as flames threaten celebrities’ homes and Pepperdine University
The Franklin Fire in Malibu jumped the Pacific Coast Highway and threatened Pepperdine University
The Franklin Fire has burned at least 2.6 square miles in its approach toward Pepperdine University in Malibu
Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison was caught in a landslide while rescuing victims of Hurricane Helene
Florida State Fire Marshall said Li-ion batteries soaked in saltwater can become “ticking time bombs”
Firefighters make progress on several wildfires despite powerful wind gusts and dry conditions in several states
The Mountain Fire in Ventura County destroyed 168 structures despite increased containment
Three wildfires have broken out across the state leading to spot fires and evacuations
The Mountain Fire in Ventura County grew from less than half of a square mile to more than 16 square miles in little more than five hours
Firefighters from 13 departments in Haywood County worked after rescues to check on survivors and ferry supplies
Flooding in and around Roswell left two people dead, several injured and a trail of destruction
The Ohio training chief speaks to the massive logistical challenge of natural disaster response, plus seeing the very best of humanity
Anderson firefighters collected food, clothing and other essential items to send to hurricane victims in North Carolina
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FEMA confirmed that some work was put on hold as authorities investigated the threats
Video of one rescue showed Hillsborough County deputies saving a teen clinging onto debris in floodwater
Before the storm hit, the home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays was set up as a base camp for 10,000 emergency workers to aid in debris cleanup and response efforts
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said several people were trapped underneath rubble and in overturned vehicles
Hurricane Milton produced several tornadoes before making landfall as a Category 3 storm south of Tampa
Task force team members spend long days searching the debris and collapsed buildings in the western part of North Carolina
As Hurricane Milton approaches, many Waffle House locations along the Gulf Coast have closed in preparation
Colorado Task Force 1 members had successfully located a woman who had been missing for several days in McDowell County
Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest plant spurring hospitals and EMS to plan for IV shortages
Hurricane Milton was downgraded to a Category 4 storm as it approached Florida’s Gulf Coast
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Firefighter Tony Garrison is the fourth firefighter to have died in the line of duty during Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Crown Point Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cusack deployed with Indiana Task Force 1 to Florida and North Carolina
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