119 Lives Lost in Texas Flash Floods: Why Emergency Managers Need Smarter Systems
119 Lives Lost in Texas Flash Floods: Why Emergency Managers Need Smarter Systems A Tragedy We Cannot Ignore The devastating floods that swept through Texas in early July have left the nation reeling. As of July 8, at least 119 people have been confirmed dead, and 161 individuals remain missing, making it one of the […]
Press Release: Prairie Grove, Arkansas Completes Emergency Alert System Upgrade with HQE Systems
Prairie Grove, Arkansas Completes Emergency Alert System Upgrade with HQE Systems Upgrading Prairie Grove’s Emergency System Prairie Grove, Arkansas – In a forward-looking step toward improved public safety and communication readiness, the City of Prairie Grove has completed its transition to HQE Systems’ advanced emergency alert platform. This successful project marks a significant milestone […]
What the FSU Shooting Reminds Us About the Urgency of Campus Safety
When Normal Disappears in an Instant On a sunny Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2025, the Florida State University campus pulsed with the energy of spring—students rushing to class, friends grabbing coffee at the Union, laughter floating through the air like any other day. But in the span of moments, that familiar rhythm was shattered by […]
The Campus Safety Wake-Up Calls We Can’t Ignore
The Campus Safety Wake-Up Calls We Can’t Ignore It happened in an instant—an explosion ripped through a Texas Tech University chemistry lab, sending flames and smoke pouring into the sky. Emergency sirens blared, students evacuated, and first responders scrambled to contain the 18-hour fire that forced campus-wide shutdowns. Investigators later determined that the cause was […]
Disaster-Preparing Oil Drilling Sites: How AI Sirens & Smart Cameras Stop Disaster During Explosions, Storms & Stop Lawsuits Before They Happen!
Disaster-Proofing Oil Drilling Sites: How AI Sirens & Smart Cameras Stop Explosions, Storms & Lawsuits Before They Happen! Antrim, Guernsey County: Oil Drilling Explosion Accident The evening of January 2, 2025, started like any other for the residents of Antrim, Guernsey County. Then, at 5:30 p.m., a oil drilling site well pad exploded, shaking homes […]
Did You Know a Single Campfire Sparked a Wildfire That Burned 120 Acres in Connecticut?
When a Spark Becomes a Nightmare: The Unseen Threat of Wildfires It started with a small campfire—an ordinary moment of quiet enjoyment in the woods. On the cliffs of central Connecticut, a hiker thought they had fully extinguished the flames, but a single ember lingered, unseen and smoldering. What followed was a nightmare. […]
HQE Systems’ SAFE Network™: “Always On, Always Connected”—A Lifeline for Communities Battling Severe Weather When Cellular and Power go out.
HQE Systems’ SAFE Network™: “Always On, Always Connected”—A Lifeline for Communities Battling Severe Weather When Cellular and Power Go Out. Picture this: a wildfire roars through a small community, blanketing the air with thick smoke and embers. Emergency responders try desperately to coordinate evacuations, but cellular towers have already been destroyed by the advancing flames. […]
Emergencies in the Middle of Nowhere: How HQE Revolutionizes Safety for Off-Grid Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Remote Government Installations
Emergencies in the Middle of Nowhere: How HQE Systems is Revolutionizing Safety for Off-Grid Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Remote Government Installations A Desperate Emergency in the Middle of Nowhere It was a calm afternoon at an oil rig in the Gulf of Alaska when disaster struck. A sudden storm rolled in, bringing violent winds […]
