Articles for Emergency Warning

Warning of ‘butterfly emergency’ as survey finds record-low number of insects
3 months, 1 week ago

Warning of ‘butterfly emergency’ as survey finds record-low number of insects

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Butterfly Conservation said it was the worst summer in the count’s history for butterflies including the common and holly …

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Helpline numbers issued for Indians in Japan amid tsunami warning
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Helpline numbers issued for Indians in Japan amid tsunami warning

Hindustan Times  

The Indian embassy in Japan has set up an emergency control room and issued helpline numbers for Indian citizens after a strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that reportedly reached the country's coast in some regions. The emergency helpline numbers are: +81-80-3930-1715 +81-70-1492-0049 +81-80-3214-4734 +81-80-6229-5382 +81-80-3214-4722 [email protected] [email protected] The embassy also urged citizens to follow instructions given by the …

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Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response

Al Jazeera  

Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound powerful warning sirens as a deadly wildfire ripped through Lahaina. “Today Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation of Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya,” a Maui County press release said on Thursday. “Citing health reasons, Andaya submitted his resignation effective immediately.” At least 111 …

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New emergency warning service would allow instant texts in 'critical' disaster situations under $10 million federal budget upgrade
1 year, 7 months ago

New emergency warning service would allow instant texts in 'critical' disaster situations under $10 million federal budget upgrade

ABC  

The federal government will upgrade emergency warnings and text alerts and improve interstate communication for first responders, with more than $10 million allocated in next week's federal budget. Key points: Emergency communication will undergo a significant upgrade to allow for messages in near real time Messages will be able to be sent to mobiles in multiple languages Emergency services are …

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Bureau of Meteorology and SES flood warnings explained
2 years, 2 months ago

Bureau of Meteorology and SES flood warnings explained

ABC  

Warnings, watches, minor, moderate, major, advice, watch and act, emergency warning, evacuate now. Warnings from the BOM The Bureau of Meteorology issues flood watches and flood warnings for riverine flooding. Flood warning levels given by the Bureau of Meteorology include: Minor flooding If the water level reaches the minor flood level, it causes inconvenience. Natural Hazards Research Australia cheif executive …

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Emergency warning downgraded as threat eases for bushfire in Rockingham, south of Perth
2 years, 10 months ago

Emergency warning downgraded as threat eases for bushfire in Rockingham, south of Perth

ABC  

The threat level for a bushfire burning in East Rockingham, Hillman and Coolongup, south of Perth, has been downgraded to a watch and act. Key points: The fire has been downgraded to a watch and act There is still a possible threat to lives and homes The blaze is burning close to Rockingham Hospital An emergency warning was in place …

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Risky behaviour video prompts safety warning from Grampians SES ahead of peak visitor season
3 years, 2 months ago

Risky behaviour video prompts safety warning from Grampians SES ahead of peak visitor season

ABC  

The state emergency service is urging people to keep an eye on their nearest emergency marker ahead of an expected rush of visitors to the Grampians this summer. It follows footage online on Monday of at least four people going around safety barriers at a popular clifftop lookout in the national park, traditionally known as Gariwerd. "We can often have …

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Emergency warnings for bushfires, floods and cyclones about to get clearer
4 years ago

Emergency warnings for bushfires, floods and cyclones about to get clearer

ABC  

The rollout of Australia's new bushfire warning system, which will be consistent across the country and provide clearer advice about how people should respond, begins today. Key points: A new emergency warning system is being rolled out from today Warning terms used for bushfires will now apply to other hazards The system also includes new icons that are consistent across …

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