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As a storm approaches, emergency crews are preparing shelters and assistance for people who may be especially vulnerable. The Community Outreach Response and Engagement, or CORE program, began its efforts on Wednesday by reaching out to homeless encampments.

A Russian missile strike damaged an ammonia tank in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, causing a leak during an overnight assault. Emergency crews contained the leak by 2:10 a.m., and officials confirmed nearby residents were not at risk.

A semi-truck overturned into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, causing a fuel spill and prompting an extensive cleanup. The driver was injured, and emergency crews worked to contain the spill and recover the vehicle, though the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

A major crash on the H-1 Freeway westbound at the Halawa interchange caused three lanes to close on Sunday afternoon, prompting emergency crews to respond.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif., on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, which officials described as an 'aircraft mishap.' The cause of the crash remains unclear.

Emergency crews recovered the body of a 23-year-old Dallas man who drowned Sunday evening after attempting to swim across Lake Lewisville. Authorities confirmed the incident.

A man has been charged in connection with a boat crash on the Fox River that resulted in one death and two injuries. Bystanders reported to emergency crews that two individuals from one of the boats left before first responders arrived.

Three people were hospitalized after a minivan collided with a semi in the north suburbs of Woodstock on Friday afternoon. Emergency crews cut two individuals from the minivan.

Severe storms caused flash flooding and water rescues in Nashville as powerful weather systems swept through Middle Tennessee Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Damaging winds and downed trees prompted emergency crews to respond across the region.

A vehicle is stranded with floodwater reaching the door handles in Robertson County. Emergency crews are responding to a water rescue on New Chapel Road.

Mt. Juliet emergency crews responded to 15 flooding incidents on roads following Tuesday night's severe weather. The incidents required multiple emergency responses.

Emergency crews rescued a man from a manhole in Northeast Philadelphia's Bell's Corner neighborhood after spending over 30 minutes on the operation.

A crash has closed all westbound lanes of I-94 at 12 Mile Road in Macomb County, causing traffic backups and prompting officials to urge motorists to avoid the area. Details about injuries, vehicle numbers, or the cause remain under investigation, with no estimated reopening time provided.

Emergency crews conducted a water rescue at Norrie Point State Park in Hyde Park on Thursday. Two individuals were successfully rescued and are reported safe.

Dangerous flooding in Texas has intensified after days of heavy rain, prompting emergency crews to rescue people from rising waters before sunrise. Forecasters issued urgent warnings for residents to move to higher ground.

A tornado touched down in San Antonio, causing damage, while floodwaters in Uvalde County resulted in over 25 rescues. Emergency crews are preparing for potential high water as rain continues in the region.

South Texas is experiencing severe flooding from heavy rains, leading to highway closures and multiple rescues. Forecasters warn of additional rain, risking further flooding in areas already affected near the Mexico border.

Emergency crews responded to a sunken pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco, which was carrying family members for a memorial service. The three-deck pontoon vessel was found almost fully submerged in the waters near the former federal prison and tourist destination.

Emergency crews are responding to a boat that capsized in the SF Bay between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. A massive rescue operation is underway.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the site of a deadly wildfire in Almeria and met with firefighters and emergency crews. The wildfire was battled by local emergency teams.

Zaporizhzhia’s mayor reports a Russian advance reaching the city’s outskirts. Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia.

Emergency crews in Missouri rescued about 20 people after a building collapsed at a campground. The incident occurred during flooding on Friday.

Steel columns have been installed at a Midtown high-rise as engineers and emergency crews reinforce the building following a collapse scare. Five surrounding buildings near 235 E. 42nd St. remain evacuated, and East 43rd Street is closed as a precaution.

Emergency crews are battling a house fire in Brookfield. The situation is described as a developing story with updates expected from WGN.

Emergency crews responded to a structural compromise at a building construction site in Midtown East after steel beams were found buckled and debris fell. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning.

A four-car crash in Los Angeles resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. Emergency crews responded to the incident involving four vehicles.

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at 2:30 a.m. Sunday on Respass Beach Road in Suffolk, Virginia, resulting in one death and one serious injury. Emergency crews responded to the incident in the 6800 block of the road, where two adult men were involved.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that Russian air defenses shot down 16 drones targeting the capital overnight. No details on damage or casualties were provided, with emergency crews addressing debris impact sites.

A crash has closed southbound I-75 near Grange Hall Road in Oakland County. Police urge drivers to avoid the area due to significant traffic delays while emergency crews investigate and clear the scene. No details about injuries or the crash's cause have been released.

Renee Wilson, a pregnant woman, was attacked by dogs in Tacoma, Washington, prompting emergency crews to respond. Doctors were forced to induce her labor following the incident.

Emergency crews are working to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings following twin earthquakes in Venezuela. The earthquakes occurred a day prior, leading to significant structural damage and ongoing rescue operations.

Russian overnight strikes in Kharkiv region killed three people in Chuhuiv and injured at least 15 others in Kharkiv city, including three children. The attacks caused damage to apartment buildings and private homes, with emergency crews working to extinguish fires and search through rubble.

Russian missile strikes on Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region killed three people and injured three others. Emergency crews are addressing damage to eight apartment buildings and over ten private homes.

Emergency crews responded to the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center facility in Poughkeepsie for the second fire call in one week.

Three people were rescued from a house fire in Roseland, Chicago's Far South Side, around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Emergency crews responded to the 10000 block of South Emerald Avenue and pulled individuals to safety.

Emergency crews in Wildwood, New Jersey, are searching for a missing 14-year-old swimmer. The search is underway on Monday afternoon.

Russian drone strikes in the Poltava district caused damage to private homes, an outpatient clinic, and other infrastructure, injuring two people. Emergency crews extinguished fires and provided medical assistance to the injured.

Emergency crews in Southern California worked overnight to prevent a volatile chemical tank from exploding at an aerospace facility, forcing nearby residents to flee. The incident caused significant alarm among the community, with one resident describing the situation as 'you're freaking out.'

A chemical tank at an aerospace plant in Garden Grove, California, overheated on May 22, 2026, prompting emergency crews to spray water to prevent an explosion. Authorities are working to avert a potential disaster as the situation remains critical.

A trainee driver caused a bus to crash into the River Seine near Paris, triggering a large-scale rescue operation. All four passengers were saved by over 90 emergency responders, including firefighters and divers. The incident is under investigation, with no evidence of drug or alcohol involvement.