Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and wildfires can have devastating effects. Having a solid emergency plan and well-stocked supplies can make a significant difference during times of crisis.

A small project to document stories from the 1978 Hill Country flood has evolved into a project to get early flood sensor monitors that could save lives in the event of another flood.

Medical emergencies are not always obvious. You may find yourself worrying that you are not sick enough, or you may think you can wait it out. However, deciding to call 911 or go to the ER could save a life.

For 30 years, San Antonio AirLIFE has been serving South Texas, responding to the most critical care needs. These last two years have presented a new set of challenges, but their focus and dedication has remained the same.

When a tragedy strikes, manmade or an act of God, the need for blood skyrockets.

San Antonio city staff is putting together a plan that would better prepare the community for any future catastrophic disaster like the one San Antonio experienced in February 2021.

The city of San Antonio is hoping the final findings of the February winter storm’s response efforts are polished before being released, which is why the date of release is now June 24 instead of June 15.

Shahrestani says it’s been a busy week for his office as many victims of falls follow up for care. Last week, the average was about 17 per day, according to Dr. Ralph Riviello, professor and chair of emergency medicine at UT Health San Antonio and University Hospital. Out of 1,870 patients who visited the University Hospital ER between Feb. 13 and Feb. 21, more than 140 were weather-related fall visits. AdBaptist Health System reports 335 falls and slips visits between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19 at all its San Antonio locations and another 87 at Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels. Baptist Health System urges the community to exercise extreme caution when walking outdoors on wet, icy or uneven surfaces, which can prove very dangerous.

About 50 Cortland View residents were evacuated after flames engulfed their apartment homes on Thursday. According to residents, several issues led up to the sinister event. Maria Teresa Saab has been a resident of the apartment community for about three years. San Antonians have stepped up to the plate to help fellow residents in their desperate time of need. RELATED: Apartment building on North Side collapses following large fire

Russian Emergency employees work at the scene of an accident, just outside of Moscow, Russia, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. At least four Russian soldiers died and about 20 others were injured Monday in a traffic accident near Moscow, officials said. (Moscow News Agency photo via AP)MOSCOW – At least four Russian soldiers died and more than 40 others were injured Monday in a traffic crash near Moscow, officials said. Authorities said that more 40 servicemen were injured, and those in grave condition were rushed to hospitals by helicopters. Russian news reports said that the convoy of buses had stopped after the leading vehicle had a malfunction, and the truck crashed into them from behind.

SAN ANTONIO – Gatlin Magee, now nearly 28-years-old, was 17 when he lost his finger in a fireworks accident. “It doesn’t really matter how safe you’re being,” Magee said. Fireworks -- they’re bombs. Magee said he feels sorry for the victims in a viral video of two young men injured in a weekend street drag racing fireworks disaster. “If you’re going to do it, at least be safe with it and don’t treat it like a toy.

It's called SOS Emergency mode. Here’s how to add them as your emergency contact in your iPhone:Open the Health app and tap the Medical ID tab. Drag the Emergency SOS slider to call emergency services. On an iPhone 7 or earlier:Quickly press the side or top button five times to make the Emergency SOS slider appear. Drag the Emergency SOS slider to call emergency services.

SAN ANTONIO – A bank of television monitors stretches across the entire wall at the front of a secured room. In the early morning hours one recent day, only four eyes were keeping watch on them all. Scott Simmons and Rene Martinez work on the overnight shift at the Unified Command Center on the campus of USAA. As Senior Incident Manager and Incident Manager 1, respectively, their jobs involve watching over the world, looking for any signs of trouble. “Any type of police activity, fire activity, any other threats that may come through such as HazMat incidents,” said Simmons.