Dedicated lanes give buses an uncongested path, and traffic-signal priority gives buses the power, once reserved for emergency vehicles, to switch signals from red to green as they approach.

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Maybe my AC is working too hard and I need to switch if off before an emergency occurs.

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If digital communications are disrupted, the site can switch to analogue technology with assistance from the Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network.

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Mid and West Wales Fire Service was also criticised over plans to switch 21 full-time firefighters in Powys to community safety work, replacing them on emergency duties with volunteer crews.

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