NYSEG Outage Help: How to Report, Track Restoration, Get Alerts
NYSEG outage help: how to report power loss, get restoration times and alerts, and prepare for storms and long outages.
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Boil-Water Advisory Issued for Southwest Atlanta and 3 Other Cities
Atlanta watershed officials issued a boil-water advisory for southwest Atlanta, South Fulton, Fairburn and Union City after a Chattahoochee plant interruption.
Zion Flash Flood Warning Brings Life-Threatening Flooding Risk
NWS warned of life-threatening flash flooding in Zion, Springdale and Rockville on Oct. 11 as storms dropped up to 1.5 inches and the Narrows closed.
Aiken-Edgefield Flash Flood Alert: Heavy Rain, Roads Listed Until 6:30 p.m.
NWS Columbia issued a flash flood warning for Aiken and Edgefield until 6:30 p.m. Saturday after 2-3 inches fell, with highways and creek areas at risk.
Evacuation Warning Set After Cyrus Fire Burns 20 Acres in Kernville
Kern County set a Level 2 warning for Zone KRN-761 after the Cyrus Fire started near Cyrus Canyon Road and Sierra Way, later escalating to orders, added warnings, and a shelter.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southeastern Brevard County Until 8:45 PM
NWS Melbourne warned southeastern Brevard County until 8:45 p.m. Oct. 8 after 2-4 inches fell, with 1-2 more possible and a regional Flood Watch to 11 p.m.
What Happens When the Power Goes Out? Food Clocks and Safety Rules
A closed fridge protects food for about 4 hours and a full freezer for about 48 hours. Keep doors shut, check 40°F limits, and keep generators outdoors.
What Older Adults Can Do If Disaster Strikes
Older adults face higher risks from outages, floods, smoke and storms. Two sources outline local-risk checks, two written plans, alerts, help teams and kits.
Power Outage in Texas? Who to Call by Utility & What to Do
Texas outages go to the line owner, not the billing company. Here are verified numbers for Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, TNMP, CPS and Austin Energy plus food and generator safety.
Bouquet Fire Near Santa Clarita Prompts Evacuations at 1,048 Acres
Bouquet Fire reached 1,048 acres with 40% containment, triggering sheriff's evacuation orders, shelter opening, road closures and smoke advisory.
San Diego County Urges 72-Hour Go-Kits for Families and Pets
San Diego County urged 72-hour go-kits for people and pets plus two weeks of medications as heat, Santa Ana winds and possible SDG&E shutoffs raised fire risk.
Family Emergency Plan: 7 Steps + Printable Template
A step-by-step family emergency plan with contacts, meeting places, medical needs, documents, 72-hour kit, and a printable one-page template.
Flash Flood Warning Extended for Dallas, Denton, Tarrant Until 12:30 PM
NWS Fort Worth extended a Flash Flood Warning for Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties until 12:30 p.m. Oct. 1 after up to 4 inches fell.
How to Report a Texas Power Outage: TDU Service Areas and Maps
Report Texas outages to the TDU for your address: Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas or TNMP contacts, maps, and safety steps.
Yavapai Flash Flood Warning Held Until 4:45 AM After Granite Creek Surge
NWS Flagstaff kept a Yavapai County flash flood warning until 4:45 AM MST after Granite Creek near Prescott surged 4 feet, with parks, highways and creeks named.
New Jersey American Water Issues Boil Advisory for 4 Warren Towns
New Jersey American Water posted a mandatory boil-water advisory Sept. 28 for four Warren County communities after a Washington Borough main break caused pressure loss.
O&R Crews Restore 32,000 After Nor'easter as 550 Await Power
O&R said crews restored more than 32,000 customers after a weekend nor'easter starting Saturday morning, with 550 still out and Sullivan County hardest hit.
PSE&G Storm Response Underway Across Service Territory
PSE&G reported 735 customers out and 41,369 restored by 7 p.m. Sept. 26 as 2,500 workers responded to a coastal storm; weekend outages remain possible.
Townsend Opens Community Pantry With 24/7 Access for Anyone in Need
Townsend says its expanded Community Pantry is now open 24/7 with milk, fresh foods, staples and premade meals, no application needed.
Fire Near Me: Check CAL FIRE and NIFC Live Incident Maps
Check CAL FIRE for California incidents and NIFC for national perimeters, then verify evacuations, closures and power risks locally. September 24 data listed 29 uncontained large fires.
Wildfires Near Me: How to Find Active Fires by Location on Sept. 23
Active-fire maps, county zone alerts, and September 23, 2026 acreage and containment for California, Washington, and Oregon to check fires near any U.S. address.
