Explore the intriguing journey of the word 'siren', from its mythological origins to its powerful modern applications in ...

Several camps in the Hill Country are installing a potentially life-saving tool they hope never has to be used.

An alarm that warns of smoke and carbon monoxide is, fundamentally, a kind of super-sensitive sensor. It monitors the air particles and gas concentrations to sniff out fires or leaks early. With WiFi ...

A powerful new earthquake has struck off Japan’s northeastern coast only days after a major offshore shock triggered tsunami alerts and a rare “megaquake” advisory, leaving coastal communities on edge ...

Something stirred beneath Mount Rainier this summer, sending over 1,000 earthquakes through the ground in weeks—the largest ...

Ten migrant domestic workers died protecting their employers in Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades, but survivors face ...

The first monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System in 2026 will take place on Jan. 2 at 11:45 ...

ST. LOUIS – At St. Louis Engine House 12 on West Florissant, a mobile tornado siren is going up while the entire warning system gets an upgrade. It’s a short-term solution to fill in the warning siren ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) said it recently approved an accelerated timeline for two bills related to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas. TWDB said Senate ...

Dallas’ weather sirens, officially known as the Outdoor Warning System, alert people to weather threats that could cause injury or damage. If you hear them, immediately find shelter and seek more ...

A vehicle hauls a trailer full of sandbags in Sumas as residents prepared for possible flooding Dec. 10, 2025. Rachel Showalter The Bellingham Herald Sumas officials prepared to sound their flood ...