emergencies

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The congressmen who helped secure the new funding said they are hopeful that both projects will help stabilize the land and, ideally, help prevent future emergencies and hazards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Heart attacks remain one of the most serious medical emergencies in the United States, with an estimated 785,000 new cases each year.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

First, in April 2025, lawmakers passed a law intended to clarify when doctors could intervene in medical emergencies.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

It focuses on all-domain operations, crisis response, and multinational coordination to enhance regional security and prepare for emergencies.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

There was something a little sluggish in his casual movements, in his voice—almost as though he was saving himself for emergencies, not wasting himself on every casual encounter.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes