Moline Public Works crews are prepping equipment, laying salt brine and staffing full shifts as a major winter storm approaches the Quad Cities on Friday night.

From icy walkways to cold stress and equipment failures, winter brings unique challenges to every jobsite. Knowing the hazards before work begins helps crews stay safe, productive and prepared for the ...

November 27, 2025) - During the "2025 Joint Emergency Rescue Drill for Concurrent Multi-Type Accidents in Complex Scenarios," the DEEP Robotics quadruped robot served as a core rescue force.

West Sumatra's disaster mitigation agency reported the flooding submerged more than 17,000 homes, forcing about 23,000 ...

What was meant to be a "one hour hike from hut to top turned into two hours," the tourist noted in the viral clip.

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Now that you are aware of what you should ask the instructor, the next very important thing you need to know is what you should eat. Since a bungee jump involves a free fall and a lot of adrenaline, ...

Winter changes the way people work. A normal jobsite turns dangerous when temperatures drop, ice forms, and daylight fades. Workers move more slowly, equipment reacts differently, and small mistakes ...

There are few subjects which generate more commentary in this country than the rate of fatal road accidents. The statistics for this year are not yet ...

Heavy rains continue to cause widespread flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia and have claimed several more lives as ...

CheapInsurance.com reports essential insurance adjustments for winter to mitigate risks and minimize claims on homes and vehicles.

Specialist winter tyres were once the ultimate answer to snow and ice on the roads. Every autumn, we’d make the trek to a ...