emergencies
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Full beach closures are rare and usually happen only during significant emergencies such as raw sewage main breaks, fire debris incidents or dangerous weather conditions including lightning strikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
That’s seven consecutive years above 5%, the longest such streak in at least a century and unprecedented outside wars, recessions or emergencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
It already has statewide updates and evacuation orders on all fires over 10 acres, with detailed local information on fires and other emergencies from local authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Personal-finance education might not help students get rich quick, but researchers say it can keep young adults from making costly missteps and help them build resilience to withstand financial emergencies.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Flashing sirens heralded endless emergencies, and a fleet of buses rumbled past, their doors opening and closing with a powerful hiss, throughout the night.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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