Once upon a time, telephones were primarily point-to-point communications systems. There were options for three-way and conference calls out there, but by and large the plain old telephone system was ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina University will test its ECU Alert emergency notification system Wednesday, Aug. 19, at ...

The U.S. Army protects its Soldiers, Civilians, contractors and families by providing timely and accurate emergency information. To execute this critical mass warning notification function, the Army ...

The best medical alert systems also include 24/7 call monitoring and two-way communication. This means a representative from ...

When there’s an emergency in your area, the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system is a critical tool for government officials to alert the general public of imminent threats. It can be used to notify ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman holds a phone in this file photo. (Mireya Acierto/Getty Images) The Texas Division of Emergency Management will be sending ...

KNOX COUNTY, Illinois — Knox County has implemented a new emergency notification system. The Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KCEMA) said it has officially implemented the FEMA-developed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It is a test. It is only a test. Residents shouldn't be alarmed on Thursday, April 2, when cell phones, television screens and ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding have raised questions about gaps in Vermont’s emergency alert system and whether Vermonters are getting information when dangers ...