As someone who has suffered serious burns and still bears the scars, I can tell you that the physical pain paled in comparison to the mental anguish of watching my dog suffer the same fate.

For nearly 10 million Watch Duty users the free application’s alert — a gentle hum followed by an echoing — is both a frightening and comforting sound. It’s frightening because the sound alerts users ...

The Oregon Office of Emergency Management advises on tsunami preparedness, emphasizing risk awareness and community planning.