PRESS RELEASE: HQE Systems’ CEO Qais Alkurdi named 2025 Small Business Person of the Year for California by SBA

PR: Qais Alkurdi SBA Small Business Person of the Year by SBA HQE Systems’ CEO Qais Alkurdi named 2025 Small Business Person of the Year for California [Temecula, CA] – March 18, 2025 – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Qais Alkurdi, CEO of HQE Systems, Inc., the 2025 Small Business Person of […]
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 […]
From Devastation to Determination: How Los Angeles is Rebuilding Stronger After the Fires

From Devastation to Determination: How Los Angeles is Rebuilding Stronger After the Fires Rebuilding Hope in the Wake of Devastation The fires that swept through Los Angeles were more than a natural disaster—they were a wake-up call. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ash, over $275 billion in damages incurred, and tens of thousands displaced […]
The Los Angeles Wildfires of 2025: Unveiling the Chaos and a Path Toward Resilience

Introduction: The Fiery Reality of Southern California The air was thick with smoke, and the once-vibrant skies over Los Angeles turned a foreboding orange. Families scrambled to pack their lives into suitcases as ash rained down, and sirens pierced the chaos. The wildfires of 2025 struck with a fury no one could have imagined. In […]
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. […]
Hurricane Helene: Florida Braces for Impact, City of Clearwater, Florida Prepares for the Storm

Hurricane Helene: Florida Braces for Impact, City of Clearwater, Florida Prepares for the Storm Helene is upgraded to Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida As Hurricane Helene intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico, Floridians are facing the stark reality of another powerful hurricane making landfall. Florida, a state all too familiar with hurricanes, […]
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 […]
Apalachee High School Shooting Claims 4 Lives: The Urgent Need for Advanced Security and Integrated Alert Systems to Prevent Further Tragedy.

Apalachee High School Shooting Claims 4 Lives: The Urgent Need for Advanced Security and Integrated Alert Systems to Prevent Further Tragedy. The Growing Threat of School Shootings in 2024 and How Advanced Security Solutions Can Help The alarming rise in school shootings in 2024 has once again placed the spotlight on the urgent need for […]