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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Walton County's perimeter map aids residents in emergencies
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – From winter storms to hurricanes, emergencies in Walton County can change quickly. That's why officials are turning to technology to keep people informed and alert. 'One of the critical processes that we needed in Walton County was an interactive map for our residents and visitors to be able to see real-time data of road closures as well as resources in a disaster,' said Walton County Emergency Management Operations Coordinator Catie Feeney. It's called 'Perimeter Map,' an online tool for residents to enter their address and instantly see nearby hazards. The site updates in real time, showing things like road closures, storm zones, emergency shelter locations and evacuation routes. EPIC Van Tours begins for Walton County School District The map was first used during the winter weather earlier this year, but officials say it's especially useful now as hurricane season begins. 'It shows the entire road closure, it highlights it and you can zoom in and actually get some more information. If you click on the actual road closure, it can give a description so we can give additional information of maybe what the hazard is. In addition to road closures, we can also see where points of distribution are or pods where we will be handing out food and water tarps, as well as evacuation shelters,' Feeney continued. The tool created in California works on smartphones, tablets and computers, making it easy to check on the go. Walton County Public Works provide updates on several projects All users do is put in their location, and, from there, Perimeter Map will show what is happening around you. 'If you can operate a smartphone, if you can operate Facebook, it is very easy. This is not only going to help us in response, but it's also going to help us in recovery long term, where people can get that disaster assistance they deserve,' Feeney added. If you would like to access the map, click . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
MyChart access returning to Kettering Health patients: Update
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — More systems are returning to normal operation as Kettering Health continues to recover from the May 20 cyberattack. According to Kettering Health officials, MyChart is once again available to patients with nearly all of its functionality. Kettering Health patients speak out on aftermath of cyberattack Patients can use MyChart to schedule and view upcoming appointments, view prescription lists, message providers and view test results. Kettering Health says patients may receive extra notifications from MyChart as they continue to restore patient data to EPIC, their electronic medical record system. 'This process— called 'backfill'— updates patient records in real time. When that happens, MyChart automatically sends text and email notifications to let you know,' said Kettering Health. Officials remind patients to remain vigilant when reviewing any digital communications, as there are still reports of several scams surfacing after the cyberattack. For more information and frequently asked questions, visit Kettering Health's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sunday World
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
One new theme park, five new worlds and possibly the best rollercoaster of all
thrill-ogy | Stardust Racers in EPIC competes the Universal coaster thrill-ogy Set over five distinct worlds, the expansive theme park promises a lot but never in my wildest dreams did I think that one of the new rollercoasters would have such an impact on me and be able to compete with Hagrid and Velocicoaster in the other established nearby parks. Step forward Stardust Racers, which is just one of the four new coasters to accompany 16 new attractions designed and created since 2019 when EPIC was announced and costing an estimated €6bn in total. Last week I was invited to get a sneak peek at the park and enjoy its offerings for two days before they opened the over-the-top gates to the public. I even got to stay in one of their three new hotels, The Stella Nova, which is just a two-minute bus journey from the park. So, armed with enough SPF50 to bathe in, a selection of hats almost as over the top as the park itself and the all-important 'media' lanyard to get me in through the spectacular 'Chronos' clock gates, I did the Lord's work to be able to tell you if the reality of EPIC matches the hype. Daragh at Super Nintendo World It is 6.30am and I've been in America for less than 11 hours and the jetlag is real. But there is no time for self pity as we are herded off to the makeshift media centre where travel bloggers, influencers, content creators and one pasty white Irish travel editor are prepared for what lies ahead at the opening of the first theme park to open in the Floridian city for a quarter of a century. Since Universal broke ground in 2019, it has spent an estimated €6.2bn on turning the 'wasteland' adjoining their other three theme parks into what we now known as Universal's Epic Universe. There has been a lot of hype building up to this week, the kind of hype that can damage a brand in advance of opening due to the heavy burden of expectation. But Universal is unlike any other brand in the travel industry. Whether it is the duelling rollercoaster Stardust Racers (way more on this later), the Frankenstein-shaped pretzels at Dark Universe or the French-speaking staff at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (1920s Paris setting), every little detail has been cleverly crafted and thought out to ensure the user experience is second to none. How to Train Your Dragon Since 1990, this sun-soaked city in Florida has been home to the iconic Universal Studios and the accompanying Islands of Adventure (which opened in 1999) and Volcano Bay (2017), and has become synonymous with theme parks. Which is saying something, considering Walt Disney World is just 14km south on Highway 4. But this week, Universal has gone one step further towards the title of being the ultimate Orlando theme park by opening the stunning gates to Epic. Divided into five Worlds, the gathered media all got exclusive access to each one throughout the two days. Told at the outset to try to do anything and everything we wanted, we headed off to delve into the various lands. First up was How to Train your Dragon: Isle of Berk — an instant hit with everyone gathered. It brings the enchanting world of Berk to life, and I got to take on the first new rollercoaster of the week: Hiccup's Wing Gliders. In fact, I got to do it twice and loved every second of it. It is ridiculously smooth and fun. The Grand Helios Hotel stands tall at the front of the new theme park There is also the Dragon Racer's Rally, which is a pretty good attraction for younger thrill seekers but won't give you the rush of the Wing Gliders. A brilliant 18-minute show in a giant theatre wouldn't look out of place in the West End, by the way, offering guests welcome respite from the heat outside too. If you are into the How To Train Your Dragon franchise, you will adore this. Personally, I don't know the difference between Hiccup and Fishlegs (I had to look them up), but it is still amazing. Luckily for me though, my favourite video game from my childhood was next up on the to-do list. Quite simply, I challenge anyone to mount the green escalator to Super Nintendo World and walk out on level 3 and not say 'wow' to yourself... or even out loud for that matter. Power-up wrist bands allow you to collect gold coins and points around the park, adding to the clever, user-friendly gaming element that has already proven to be a huge success in similar worlds in Los Angeles and Japan. You and your family can play interactive activities all over this world as you encounter Goombas, Piranha Plants and more. Daragh at the gates to Epic You also get to steer through iconic Mario Kart courses (pangs of nostalgia coursed through my veins, to be honest), search for the glowing eggs on Yoshi's Adventure and speed through Donkey Kong Country on a mine cart. I know full well that this world won't excite some as much as me but for anyone who grew up on the NES game from the late '80s, the whole place is a joy. Third up on my whistle-stop tour was The Ominous World of Dark Universe, which is dedicated to Universal's Classic Monsters (if anyone is familiar with Halloween Horror Nights, you'll know) that brings beloved characters like Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman to life through an array of attractions and genuinely spine-tingling experiences. You can escape science gone wrong in Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment or speed through the woods on Curse of the Werewolf (so good I did it a handful of times) before heading to Darkmoor Village to become a Shopping Monster, or enjoy scarily good drinks in the Burning Blade pub. The final (almost) world was The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, which is a magical space where adults can be kids and kids… can just be themselves. Inspired by the Fantastic Beasts, it is Parisian 1920s in style compared to Hogwarts or Diagon Alley (like in Universal Studios down the road). We took the Métro-Floo to the British Ministry of Magic and were plunged into a brilliantly fun interactive ride that uses technology and animatronics really well. You could spend hours here watching the world go by, but if it is adrenaline fuelled fun you want then be prepared to queue as the Ministry of Magic ride is surely going to be one of the biggest draws in Epic for years to come. The Ominous World of Dark Universe Those four worlds are all separate areas of Epic Universe and are entered through unique portals to add some more wow to the theme park, but in the middle of the whole area is a world called Celestial Park, which somehow seems calm and tranquil with luscious green space and hypnotic fountains. The bosses claim it puts the 'park' back in themepark, but I would love to see what it looks like in the height of summer. There are giant restaurants, merchandise shops, old-world carousels and it became a go-to for 'quiet' this week. But there is a giant asterisk on that calm, because just off to the left is what I think may actually be the company's best ever rollercoaster. Currently, I rate Velocicoaster and Hagrid as their top two, but now you can add Stardust Racers to the thrill-ogy. I did it a half dozen or so times over the two days and each time it got better. The creators here decided to run two coasters side by side in a race against each other. With each meander and undulation you edge ahead of the other and there are times when you are travelling upside down looking at the others. It is pure genius. This park may not be a household name yet, but it won't take long for Universal's Epic Universe to gain momentum and popularity. There are already plans to expand on some of the Worlds, so you can expect even more from Epic. But for now, you will just have to make do with a very-family friendly theme park with exhilarating rides, brilliantly genius attractions, stylish merch, delicious food and possibly the greatest roller coaster I have ever been on. ■ Daragh was a guest of Universal Studios. ■ Single day tickets start from around $139 (€123) to $199 (€175), depending on the day, but you can also buy multi-day and multi-park tickets. The Universal Express Pass, from $140 (€123) per person, lets you jump into shorter queues. ■ There are direct flights from Dublin to Orlando with Aer Lingus. Alternatively, British Airways Holidays is running a series of deals to mark the launch of the new theme park, flying out of Gatwick.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Poll panel tightens watch on voter IDs in West Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is directly monitoring and maintaining strict vigil over the disposal and issuance of EPIC-related documents by Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) in West Bengal. This follows allegations of duplicate EPIC cards made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the cancellation of 7,800 such cards in May alone. FIRs have been filed against three individuals, and assistant system manager of Kakdwip subdivision, Arun Gorain, has been suspended for "dereliction of duty" in South 24 Parganas placed sources in the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, confirmed to ET that surveillance has been intensified following the allegations. FIRs were lodged against three persons, including Gorain, who was suspended on May 15 for alleged gross misconduct. He reportedly changed the mobile number of the AERO to his own in the system. Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against him based on a report by the District Election Officer. Gorain has since moved the Calcutta High following the busting of several fake passport rackets in the state, the Election Commission is receiving a growing number of EPIC verification queries from the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) and police."For passport-related applications, we are now being asked to confirm complete EPIC information. In May, we received at least 25 such queries, and 80% of them turned out to be fake," a senior EC official told ET on condition of anonymity. "Daily, we receive multiple letters seeking verification of whether an EPIC was issued by us before a passport is granted," the official added.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Veolia Earns Intel's 2025 EPIC Supplier Award
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veolia is proud to announce that it has earned the exclusive Intel EPIC Supplier Award for 2025. This award recognizes the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their world-class commitment to continuous improvement and performance excellence over the past year. Veolia is one of only 37 Intel EPIC Supplier Award recipients in all of Intel's global supply chain. 'Congratulations to Veolia on receiving the Intel EPIC Supplier Award, Intel's highest supplier recognition,' said Frank Sanders, corporate vice president and general manager of Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel. 'Their unwavering commitment to quality, drive for excellence, and dedication to technology innovation make them vital to our success. We greatly appreciate their collaboration and continued focus on results.' 'As one of a select few companies awarded the Intel EPIC Supplier Award in 2025, Veolia is truly one of the best suppliers in the semiconductor industry,' said Dave Bloss, corporate vice president and general manager of Global Sourcing for Equipment & Materials at Intel. 'Their customer orientation and commitment to superior performance is a testament to their dedication and serves as a global benchmark for others to follow.' The Intel EPIC Supplier Award recognizes the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their dedication to 'EPIC' performance—Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion and Continuous Improvement. Of the thousands of Intel suppliers around the world, only a few hundred qualify to participate in the EPIC Supplier Program. To qualify for the Intel EPIC Supplier Award, suppliers must exceed the highest expectations and achieve aggressive strategic objectives aligned to Intel's priorities. Get more information about the Intel EPIC Supplier Awards Find the latest at the Intel Newsroom: Visit the Intel EPIC Supplier Awards page: ABOUT VEOLIA Veolia group aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with 215,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for the management of water, waste and energy that are contributing to a radical turnaround of the current situation. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them. In 2024, the Veolia group provided 111 million inhabitants with drinking water and 98 million with sanitation, produced 42 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 65 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 44.7 billion euros in 2024. ABOUT VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
