The whale struck the boat in the New York, New Jersey port area on Saturday afternoon.
The city says more layoffs are on the way, and Harvey's fire department fears for the worst.
An investigation was underway Monday after eight people - including children - were injured in an explosion at a Chino Hills, California home.
The "bed shaker" alarms are used for those who are deaf or hard of hearing in case of a fire.
The report released on Thursday of Los Angeles County's devastating wildfires earlier this year says a series of weaknesses, including "outdated policies, inconsistent practices and communications vulnerabilities," hampered the effectiveness of the county's response.
Larry Langford, Director of Media Affairs for the Chicago Fire Department, has retired after 25 years. There was a big sendoff as he reflected on a lot of memorable moments on the job.