Emergency Management

Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington, destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced"

Update: Arson arrest in Spokane wildfires (see post below) . . . Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."

Aug 3, 2026

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Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington

A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds has swept across northwest Spokane, Washington. The Old Trails Fire jumped the Spokane River and prompted the evacuation of thousands of people.

Aug 2, 2026

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Feds issue warning to local water systems over increased cyberattacks, following Minnesota incident

The federal government issued a warning Thursday about potential cyber threats to water systems after 30 water plants in Minnesota were hit with cyberattacks that multiple U.S. officials tell ABC News may have been linked to Iran.

Aug 1, 2026

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Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it will immediately release $600 million in congressionally appropriated funds for vaccines for the world's poorest countries after Washington withheld the money ‌over unsubstantiated safety concerns raised by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Aug 1, 2026

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A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated — and potentially deadly — threat.

The researchers detected about 450 cases in Atlanta-area hospitals over five years. About a third of the patients died in the hospital.

Jul 31, 2026

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Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

The emergency order allows Southwest Power Pool, Inc., the regional transmission organization for states in the Central U.S., to direct backup generation resources to reduce strain on the grid. This would be a last resort before issuing Level 3 Energy Emergency Alerts. These alerts trigger actions to reduce demand on the grid and could prompt rolling blackouts to prevent broader system failure.

Jul 27, 2026

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Map Shows States Under Air Quality Alerts as Thousands Told Stay Inside

Air quality alerts spanned large swaths of the western United States on Sunday as wildfire smoke and high ozone levels triggered unhealthy breathing conditions across Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Colorado, and California.

Jul 27, 2026

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Firefighters battle to contain France and Spain wildfires as thousands more evacuated

Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires raging in France and Spain - nearly 200,000 people are evacuated near Bordeaux - where are the fires burning?

Jul 25, 2026

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Here’s Where The Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Stands After Taylor Farms’ False Positive

Investigators still believe shredded iceberg lettuce served primarily at Taco Bell (which Taylor Farms supplies) caused the outbreak because of common exposure among the sick, and the traceback investigation still points toward the same supply chain, but there’s no proof as of Monday.

Jul 20, 2026

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Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states

Do not eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in IN, KY, MI, OH, and WV. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Jul 18, 2026

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Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke: "Perfect storm for really dry conditions"

Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution.

Jul 15, 2026

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US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The order, which is being taken under a transportation authority known as Title 49, will place U.S. citizens in Congo or those who have recently left on a “do-not-board” list until they have spent at least 21 days in a third country, the person said.

Jul 14, 2026

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New CDC data suggests Houston and suburbs new COVID-19 hotspot

Houston is now roughly six years removed from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But recent data suggests COVID might be surging once again in the Bayou City.

Jul 6, 2026

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Heat and severe storms damper July 4th celebrations, leave hundreds of thousands without power

While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.

Jul 5, 2026

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WHO adds first diagnostic test for Ebola Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately.

Jul 5, 2026

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White House Adds Pandemic Response Staff as Ebola Cases Rise

The Trump administration brought on two new pandemic response officials at the White House as the administration faces multiple infectious disease threats, a White House spokesperson confirmed.

Jul 2, 2026

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Heat dome scorches US: Where will records be broken?

Communities in the central and eastern United States are feeling the effects of a potentially-deadly, record-breaking heat wave Wednesday. The extreme heat will be all the more dangerous as it mixes with high humidity arriving ahead of the July Fourth holiday.

Jul 1, 2026

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US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level

. . . "CDC is raising our Ebola response to a Level One activation, which represents the highest level of response at CDC" . . .

Jun 27, 2026

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Venezuela Earthquakes - Live Updates

These earthquakes are expected to have a high humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

Jun 26, 2026

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Construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine unit in Kenya is stopped

After weeks of legal turmoil and deadly protests, the construction of a US-funded Ebola quarantine building near Laikipia Air Base in Kenya has officially been stopped by Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

Jun 24, 2026

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Study suggests 2025-26 COVID vaccine cuts emergency, urgent care visits by half

The study, published today in JAMA Network Open, found that adults who received the updated vaccine were about 50% less likely to require emergency department/urgent care (ED/UC) treatment for COVID and 55% less likely to be hospitalized than those who did not receive the vaccine.

Jun 24, 2026

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Flu outbreak among Air Force recruits at Joint Base San Antonio after Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine

The basic training facility for the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas, is experiencing a flu outbreak with at least 159 cases, two sources told ABC News.

Jun 19, 2026

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'Texas is resilient' | USDA secretary and Gov. Greg Abbott announce response plan to combat New World screwworm

Federal officials presented their response plan after two cases of the New World screwworm were confirmed in Zavala County, prompting a disaster declaration.

Jun 9, 2026

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Harris County and City of Houston unveil dashboard to monitor Ebola ahead of World Cup

As Houston prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of people for World Cup games, the city and county are taking precautions and have launched a dashboard to monitor travelers coming in from Ebola-affected countries.

Jun 5, 2026

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Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Americans who test positive for Ebola while under observation at a facility in Kenya could be sent for treatment in the United States — an apparent shift from the Trump administration’s position that no Ebola cases would be allowed into the country.

Jun 4, 2026

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Emergency Management

Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington, destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced"

Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington

Feds issue warning to local water systems over increased cyberattacks, following Minnesota incident

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort

A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated — and potentially deadly — threat.

Department of Energy issues emergency order across 17 states to help prevent power blackouts

Map Shows States Under Air Quality Alerts as Thousands Told Stay Inside

Firefighters battle to contain France and Spain wildfires as thousands more evacuated

Here’s Where The Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Stands After Taylor Farms’ False Positive

Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states

Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke: "Perfect storm for really dry conditions"

US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

New CDC data suggests Houston and suburbs new COVID-19 hotspot

Heat and severe storms damper July 4th celebrations, leave hundreds of thousands without power

WHO adds first diagnostic test for Ebola Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing

White House Adds Pandemic Response Staff as Ebola Cases Rise

Heat dome scorches US: Where will records be broken?

US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level

Venezuela Earthquakes - Live Updates

Construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine unit in Kenya is stopped

Study suggests 2025-26 COVID vaccine cuts emergency, urgent care visits by half

Flu outbreak among Air Force recruits at Joint Base San Antonio after Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine

'Texas is resilient' | USDA secretary and Gov. Greg Abbott announce response plan to combat New World screwworm

Harris County and City of Houston unveil dashboard to monitor Ebola ahead of World Cup

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

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