/tags/emergencies Emergencies en-US Copyright Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:28:41 GMT /news/2025-02-14/mental-health-crisis-program-raleigh The CARES program will be accessed through a 911 call center offering resources to people who need assistance beyond help from a police officer. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:28:41 GMT /news/2025-02-14/mental-health-crisis-program-raleigh Sharryse Piggott /politics/2015-06-09/carys-911-texting-service-allows-the-deaf-domestic-violence-victims-to-seek-help Cary's 911 Communications Center can now communicate with people via text message.Supervisor Doug Workman said this option is available for people who can… Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:27:40 GMT /politics/2015-06-09/carys-911-texting-service-allows-the-deaf-domestic-violence-victims-to-seek-help Rebecca Martinez /health/2014-06-25/in-case-of-emergency-dare-county-visitors-told-to-remember-their-addresses The Dare County Sheriff's Office is encouraging visitors to the Outer Banks to know exactly where they are in case of an emergency. Cell phones sometimes… Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:39:57 GMT /health/2014-06-25/in-case-of-emergency-dare-county-visitors-told-to-remember-their-addresses Rebecca Martinez /health/2014-06-16/state-develops-online-ems-training-for-handling-green-vehicle-emergencies As more alternative fuel vehicles take to the roadways, North Carolina is working to prepare first responders how to react when they're part of an… Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:47:22 GMT /health/2014-06-16/state-develops-online-ems-training-for-handling-green-vehicle-emergencies Rebecca Martinez /politics/2014-01-28/for-real-time-updates-on-road-conditions-launch-app There's a new app for Iphone and Android that could help North Carolinians in this week's winter weather. It's called ReadyNC.This app does not replace… Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT /politics/2014-01-28/for-real-time-updates-on-road-conditions-launch-app Carol Jackson /law/2013-12-06/911-is-receiving-inaccurate-location-data-from-cell-phone-calls If you use a cell phone to call 9-1-1 from your home or office, there's a good chance the dispatch center will receive inaccurate coordinates to your… Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:54:54 GMT /law/2013-12-06/911-is-receiving-inaccurate-location-data-from-cell-phone-calls Rebecca Martinez /health/2013-11-06/hyde-county-overhauling-emergency-services-as-hospital-closes EMS officials in an eastern North Carolina county will have to expand their services as another rural hospital shuts down. The Vidant Pungo Hospital in… Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:39:53 GMT /health/2013-11-06/hyde-county-overhauling-emergency-services-as-hospital-closes Will Michaels /science-technology/2013-08-26/emergency-specialist-reflects-on-lifes-work-during-anniversary-of-hurricane-katrina In 1985, Madhu Beriwal was conducting hurricane research for the state of Louisiana. She charted possible directions and outcomes that different storm… Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:41:10 GMT /science-technology/2013-08-26/emergency-specialist-reflects-on-lifes-work-during-anniversary-of-hurricane-katrina Nicole Campbell, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2013-08-26/emergency-specialist-reflects-on-lifes-work-during-anniversary-of-hurricane-katrina In 1985, Madhu Beriwal was conducting hurricane research for the state of Louisiana. She charted possible directions and outcomes that different storm… Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:41:10 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2013-08-26/emergency-specialist-reflects-on-lifes-work-during-anniversary-of-hurricane-katrina Nicole Campbell, Frank Stasio /environment/2013-07-12/new-study-to-research-local-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors A new survey will gather information about coastal residents' attitudes and behaviors regarding hurricane evacuations. For the next month, local and state… Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:00:00 GMT /environment/2013-07-12/new-study-to-research-local-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors Avery Kleinman