Latest "emergency" stories

US has planes, boats on call for emergencies, why not satellites?

The Space Force is in the early phases of designing a Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve to provide services in a time of conflict or crisis.

By Courtney Albon

7 weeks ago

No snow days for teleworking government employees

Those who can work from home will be required to do so when emergency situations shut down federal government buildings, according to new Office of Personnel Management requirements.

By Jessie Bur

5 years ago

Man gets probation for cyberattack on 911 systems

Four Phoenix-area law enforcement agencies reported receiving hundreds of hang-up emergency calls during the attack, which Desai told authorities was a prank gone awry.

6 years ago

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