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Importance of the Issue On this date, January 21, 2016, I am declaring a state of emergency to exist for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on National Weather...
WHEREAS, due to the approach and potential impacts of upcoming winter storms, vehicles bearing equipment and supplies for utility restoration and...
Section 1.I hereby declare that a state of emergency as defined in N.C.G.S. §§ 166A-19.3(6) and166A-19.3(19) exists in the State of North Carolina due to the approach and potential impacts of...
WHEREAS, heating fuel and bulk petroleum products in Maine continue to be in great demand due to a number of factors, including cold winter weather; and
...There is a State of Emergency continuing in the State of Oklahoma. Due to catastrophic weather occurring statewide, it is necessary to assist and expedite all efforts of storm relief. In order to accommodate this need and to provide assistance to the citizens of the State of Oklahoma in this...
Gov. Jay Nixon today declared a state of emergency in Missouri as heavy rain, flooding and flash flooding continue to impact much of the state. Heavy rains have led to widespread flooding and at least eight fatalities have been reported. More heavy rain and additional flooding is expected...
WHEREAS, from November 13 through 18, 2015, a series of severe storms struck Washington State, producing high winds and extreme rainfall resulting in major flooding, saturated soils, landslides, stream bank and slope erosion, fallen tree limbs, broken and uprooted trees, and flying debris;...
Pursuant to Title 49 CFR § 390.25.I. Darrell L. Ruban. Field Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declare that an ongoing emergency exists what warrants extension of the emergency declaration issued by the Governor of South Carolina on October 1, 2015, continuing the...
WHEREAS, the National Hurricane Center has determined that the State of South Carolina is presently vulnerable to the effects of a strengthening hurricane, known as Hurricane Joaquin still developing over the Atlantic Ocean, as well as a significant low pressure...
WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is subject to a variety of hazards and disasters including an impending emergency as defined in Section 14- 101 (c)( l ) of the Public Safety...