The meeting is just another example of how Allen wants to make sure every “t” is crossed and every “i” is dotted. Every stone ...

Kevin McGowan, director of L.A. County's Office of Emergency Management, said that the problem was caused by a software ...

Medical alert systems connect users to a dispatcher who can send for assistance in the event of a medical emergency. Some systems are designed for in-home use while others offer security on the go ...

During an emergency event, clear communications are essential for ensuring safety. False alerts, like the one sent out on Jan ...

The medical alert system market is segmented on the basis of product, application, and region. The report offers a breakdown of market shares by product, including Landline Medical Alert System, ...

Mobile medical alert systems use cellular and/or GPS technology to provide users with 24/7 connectivity to an emergency call center from any location. Mobile medical alert devices come in various ...

Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.

County officials, he said, are working with federal and state officials and cellphone providers to make sure that outdated alerts are flushed from the system, so people don't continue to receive ...

County Supervisor Janice Hahn is proposing that the county’s emergency alert system be disabled until a solution to the technical error, which causes millions to receive evacuation ...

The earthquake alerts system uses crowdsourced data from accelerometers on Android smartphones to sense vibrations. Android smartphones with pre-installed Google apps ship with an underappreciated ...

Los Angeles County has had two failures of its emergency alert system. The first sent an evacuation notice to every resident in the county instead of a targeted population. The second resent ...