No matter the make and model of your phone, it’s likely to have an emergency SOS feature built in—something you will hopefully never have to use but should make yourself aware of, just in case.

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Your ER experience and wait time will depend on the severity of your condition. Reasons to go to the ER might be excessive bleeding, a high fever, a seizure, or chest pains. If you need to see a ...

Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie addresses the State Emergency Response Team on Aug. 29, 2023, ahead of Hurricane Idalia impacts. (Florida Division of ...

PurdueALERT is the university’s emergency notification system, used by public safety officials to warn students, faculty and staff of imminent danger through multiple communication methods. These ...

A well-packed emergency go bag isn't just a collection of gear—it's peace of mind in a backpack Let’s play a game. It’s 3 a.m. You’re half-asleep, wearing one sock and a ratty T-shirt, when your phone ...

Emergency repairs at an intersection in Marion will cause traffic delays and detours Wednesday evening.

Loma Linda University Medical Center ranked third in the country for how long its patients typically spent at the emergency department, with a median time of nearly seven hours, based on federal data.