HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Huntington Beach's civil defense sirens sounded early Friday morning in a false alarm that warned residents of a non-existent tsunami. "There is no current threat to our ...

At least 111 people died in the Texas Hill Country floods over July 4 weekend. Credit: Screenshot When longtime Houston Senator Paul Betencourt walks into the state Capitol on July 21, he’s going to ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following this weekend’s devastating Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, and left at least two dozen still missing, outdoor warning sirens are now getting renewed attention.

As part of a planned civil defence preparedness drill, authorities will be sounding air raid sirens and activating other emergency systems across parts of the city this Wednesday. While officials ...

Omaha was in the forefront when it came to civil defense preparation for any attack during the Cold War. There were citywide school drills, a mock city evacuation, a plan for fallout shelters for ...

GANDHINAGAR: Following a Union ministry of home affairs directive, the state govt will organise civil defence drills in 18 districts of the state on Wednesday. While sirens will be sounded at 4.30pm ...