Craig Fugate, who served as FEMA administrator in the Obama administration, says there’s not enough training and hands-on practice about decision-making for the people who send out alerts in an emergency. Source
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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on steps to improve emergency alerts
While current FEMA training is mandatory for all who send out alerts in emergencies, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell agrees much of it focuses on laws, rules, regulations and technology, and not as much on how and when to “push the button” to alert the public. Source
CBS News investigation finds emergency alerts are often delayed or don’t come at all
A CBS News investigation found at least a dozen natural disasters in the United States during the last decade where local emergency officials failed to issue alerts in time to save lives or, in some cases, didn’t issue an alert or evacuation order at all. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports. Source
11/13: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on Gaza’s largest hospital caught in the crossfire, a new code of conduct for the Supreme Court, and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to avert a government shutdown. Source
Paul Pelosi testifies against man accused in hammer attack
Paul Pelosi — the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — testified in court Monday against the man accused of attacking him with a hammer at his home in 2022. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from San Francisco. Source
Breaking down the Supreme Court’s new ethics code
The Supreme Court adopted a formal code of conduct Monday following months of scrutiny for undisclosed trips and gifts. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains what the code says. Source
Woman charged in 5-year-old daughter’s death nearly 35 years later
Evelyn Odom was arrested and charged with felony murder after her 5-year-old daughter, Kenyatta Odom, was identified nearly 35 years after her death. Source
CBS announces 2024 primetime premiere dates
CBS has announced its premiere dates and rollout plan for its 2024 primetime schedule, which will launch immediately following the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11. Source
U.S. conducts more airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria
The U.S. conducted another round of overnight airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in eastern Syria. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details. Source
US Marshals fatally shoot fugitive on the run from Nebraska in Mid-Wilshire
US Marshals were attempting to arrest a fugitive who was on the run after having a warrant issued for his arrest in Nebraska for money laundering and marijuana distribution. Source