Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR), long recognized for its dedication to delivering critical ...

PITTSBURGH — The collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh was a pivotal moment that reshaped emergency response efforts in the region. In the wake of the disaster, state officials allocated $6 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced $10 million for Florida’s eight Urban Search and Rescue teams to ensure they're ready to respond to emergencies. The money from this ...

Ken Pagurek had told colleagues the Trump administration was causing ‘chaos’ inside FEMA and creating dangerous delays in disaster response. By Lisa Friedman The head of the Federal Emergency ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - In anticipation of the impending threat posed by Hurricane Idalia, Florida is stepping up its support efforts by dispatching its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams to the west coast ...