CUMBERLAND, MD — Dispatchers at Allegany County’s 911 center are going to be asking callers a few more questions starting Friday.

NORWALK, CT — With over 70 percent of 911 calls now being placed by wireless callers — and no reliable way to pin a mobile phone number to a specific location — it is difficult to see how next-generation mobile services can be life-saving. But they can, and here’s how.

SAN RAMON, CA — Here’s a bit of practical advice I recently picked up: have all your heart attacks in San Ramon.

AUSTRALIA — The summer of 2010/11 saw a rash of natural disasters across Australia. The floods and cyclones that devastated the lives and property of so many have left lasting impacts on not only the landscape and our memories but also on the expectations of government, writes David Schulz.

NEW YORK, NY — New York City straphangers in six Chelsea subway stations are satisfied and safer, after one month of underground wireless subway service, Transit Wireless reported today.

ALEDO, IL — Mercer County’s amateur radio operators are needed to provide communications assistance in emergency and disaster situations.

ALEXANDER, NY — A Genesee County man is lying in the hospital, recovering from a scary hunting accident.