Office of Emergency Management
Coverage of Office of Emergency Management in the Nexus archive.
- Why was the January winter storm so devastating for Nashville? Commissioners identify key failures in draft report
Nashville’s Winter Storm Response Commission identified coordination breakdowns between city agencies and Nashville Electric Service (NES) as a key failure during the January ice storm, which left over 230,000 customers without power for nearly two weeks. The draft report highlights NES’s delayed real-time communication and reliance on external linemen, while calling for an outside review and improved systems ahead of the 2030 Super Bowl.
- Sirens sounded ‘inadvertently’ during Denver tornado watch
Denver's hazard sirens were accidentally activated during a tornado watch, which officials confirmed was a mistake with no immediate threat. The tornado watch, valid until 9 p.m., covers Denver and surrounding areas, with risks of large hail and potential tornadoes. The Office of Emergency Management plans to provide further details.
- NYC faces rainy holiday weekend
New York City officials are implementing measures to prepare for potential localized flooding during a rainy holiday weekend. The Department of Environmental Protection is cleaning catch basins, and the NYPD is on standby to assist with traffic and stranded civilians. The city aims to avoid flooding issues seen earlier in the week, including subway suspensions and flooded underpasses.