Press Release Eviden Launches Updated GEMMA Platform to Support European Next-Generation 112 and Emergency Response Organizations GEMMA V9 introduces new modules to support NG112, Emergency Medical Services and Fire & Rescue Operations Paris, France – November 17, 2025 – Eviden, the Atos Group product brand leading in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems and vision AI today announces GEMMA V9, a major new release of its flagship emergency management platform, GEMMA. This late ...

US THIS MORNING. I'M JOE FRYER. - AND I'M SAVANNAH SELLERS.THANKS FOR STARTING YOUR WEDNESDAY WITH US. WE'RE GOING TO BEGIN IN CUBA, WHERE HURRICANE MELISSA MADE ITS SECOND LANDFALL AS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY THREE STORM JUST AFTER 3 A. M.THIS MORNING, PACKING WINDS UP TO 120MPH. THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER WARNS OF FLOODING RAINS AND DANGEROUS STORM SURGE FOR THE EASTERN PART OF THE ISLAND. CUBA'S PRESIDENT SAID.HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WERE EVACUATED, AND A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN PL ...

Incident Overview - Deadly wildfires in LA resulted in at least 30 deaths and the destruction of thousands of homes [2] - An independent report identifies a series of weaknesses in the response to the Eden fire [3][4] Key Weaknesses Identified - Confusing chain of command and breakdown in communications hampered response efforts [4] - Outdated and incompatible software hindered coordination [4] - Fear of overwarning, similar to the Lahaina fire, contributed to delayed warnings [4] - Power outages and downed infrastructure exacerbated the situation [4] - Staffing gaps in emergency management and the sheriff's office were noted [8] Response and Mitigation - First responders demonstrated commitment and took personal risks to save lives [5] - County officials have begun implementing changes to improve preparedness [6] - Streamlining evacuation roles and decision-making is a priority [7] - Expanding cross-agency training and community involvement is planned [8] - Modernizing software for real-time coordination and improving community alerts are underway [9]

深圳解除“五停”深圳市防汛防旱防风指挥部发布通告：台风“#桦加沙”强度逐渐减弱并远离深圳市，深圳市气象台已将台风红色预警信号降级。经市委、市政府研究决定，深圳市于2025年9月24日16时起在全市范围内解除“五停”（停工、停业、停市、停运、停课）措施。外汇交易员 (@myfxtrader):深圳：9月23日18时起在全市启动防台风和防汛一级应急响应。23日下午在全市范围内实行“五停”，其中14时起停工、停业、停市，20时起停运，22日晚已开始停课。#桦加沙 https://t.co/JmorBbIMVy ...

[Applause] Good morning and thank you very much for having me. When I first saw the theme of this year's TEDex event, Catalyst, moments that spark unforgettable change, it got me to reminisce and reflect about the key moments in my own life. Moments that translated into decisions that led me down my own entrepreneurial journey.An entrepreneurial journey that I'm going to share with you today. Close to nine years ago, back in my hometown of Quoalumpo, Malaysia, I found myself utterly lost trying to look afte ...

Incident Overview - Shooting occurred near a school and church [1][2] - Witness heard gunshots and immediately ran to the scene, approximately half a block away [1][2] - Initial scene was eerily calm, with injured children present before EMTs and police arrived [2][3] Victim Assessment - Two girls were seriously injured, one shot in the head and another in the neck [4][6] - A boy sustained a superficial arm injury [4] - One girl was shot in the head and was coherent, requested hand-holding [6] - Another girl was shot in the neck, could speak and claimed she could breathe [6][7] Response and Aid - Witness provided comfort and aid to the injured children until emergency services arrived [5][8] - The young boy was brave and focused on the girls' well-being [7][8] - Police and EMT arrival brought a sense of relief [7] Post-Incident Information - The girl shot in the head underwent surgery and had a plate inserted [9] - Her survival was considered fortunate based on the bullet's trajectory [9][10]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of proactive flood prevention and rescue operations by the police, highlighting the need for readiness and effective response to potential flood situations [1][2] - The provincial police have mobilized over 100,000 personnel and 38,000 vehicles, successfully relocating more than 12,000 individuals and identifying over 4,000 flood-related hazards [1][2] - A specialized rescue team has been established within the provincial police system, consisting of 506 elite members and 2,469 reserve members, all trained in water rescue [2] Group 2 - The police departments are implementing a unified framework for flood prevention, with tailored strategies for different regions, such as the establishment of a flood information platform in Dalian City [2] - Technology is being leveraged to enhance flood response, including the use of drones for monitoring key water bodies and the deployment of reflective warning signs for nighttime safety [2] - The emergency response mechanism is designed for rapid mobilization and coordination among various police units, ensuring efficient resource allocation and real-time communication [2]

And joining me now is Homeland Security Secretary Christy Gnome. Secretary Gnome, welcome back to Meet the Press. Thank you. Thank you so much for inviting me today. Thank you for being here after a remarkably busy week.I did have an opportunity to speak with President Trump by phone. He did praise your response to the floods in Texas. There are obviously a lot of questions though, so I want to talk to you about some of those, including about a rule that you recently implemented.It reportedly requires that ...

Disaster Overview & Impact - The community and nation are deeply affected by the significant loss of life along the Guadalupe River [1] - Over 160 people in Kerr County are still missing [5] - A memorial has been set up along the Guadalupe River to honor the victims [3][4][5] Accountability & Preventability - Officials were warned about the potential for a severe flooding event as early as October [2] - There is growing evidence that officials could have and should have done more to prevent the tragedy [8] - A special legislative session is scheduled for July 21st to address these issues [8] - The Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House in Texas will conduct joint investigations to understand the facts leading to the event [9] - Local officials requested a siren system multiple times, but the state denied the request [10][11] Emergency Response & FEMA Involvement - FEMA instituted a policy requiring all expenses over $100,000 to be approved directly by the Homeland Security Secretary, raising questions about potential delays in emergency relief [22][23] - Kerr County did not alert cell phones as the flooding began, and there were delays in sending out code red alerts [24][25] - The FEMA administrator has not been visible or involved in the disaster response, raising questions about FEMA's autonomy [17][18][20]

Disaster Overview - The deadliest flooding in a century in central Texas resulted in at least 119 deaths across six counties and at least 173 people missing [3] - At Camp Mystic, at least 27 children and counselors died after being swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters [4] Government Response and Policy - The report questions whether failures by state and federal government contributed to the severity of the disaster, raising concerns about incompetence, policy decisions, or dysfunction [7] - Federal forecasters issued warnings to officials in K County 3 hours and 21 minutes before the first reports of flooding, but it's unclear if local officials received or acted upon these warnings [13] - A National Weather Service employee responsible for warning coordination had recently taken early retirement amid cuts, and was not replaced [14][15] - The Trump administration reportedly cut hundreds of jobs at the National Weather Service, with staffing down by at least 20% and nearly half of its 122 field offices nationally having reduced hours [16] - The acting director for FEMA reportedly had no background in disaster response and had not made plans to visit Texas after the floods [18] Political Implications - The report highlights accusations that the Trump administration systematically attacked core infrastructure related to emergencies and weather [19] - The report mentions past instances of Trump overruling weather forecasters [20]