Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Michael C. Roberts, 23, of Watauga, Texas, died Aug. 27 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
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United and Continental Airlines Assessing Impact of Hurricane Irene at New York Airports
Airlines Plan to Resume Service No Earlier Than Noon EDT Monday to New York Airports, Subject to Facility Conditions and Access CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2011. United Airlines and Continental Airlines are assessing the impact of Hurricane Irene at its New York airports and support facilities, including its hub at Newark Liberty[Read More…]
Mayor Bloomberg Updates New Yorkers on City’s Response to Hurricane Irene, August 28, 2011
As City Surveys Damage in Hardest Hit Zones, Evacuation Order is Lifted as of 3PM EDT Today NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2011 – UPDATE 3 PM EDT. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered this afternoon at One Police Plaza: “I just wanted to report, I drove around[Read More…]
Darfur: Amnesty Enables Sheikhs Sheltering At UN-African Mission Site To Go Home
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 August 2011. The head of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force in Darfur today voiced his appreciation to the Sudanese authorities for granting amnesty to five local sheikhs who were sheltering in the mission’s premises for over a year fearing arrest for alleged crimes. The Governor of[Read More…]
FEMA Urges Residents To Continue Following The Directions Of Local Officials as Irene Moves Up the East Coast
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2011. As Tropical Storm Irene moves up the East Coast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to coordinate closely with state, tribal and local officials to ensure they have the resources they need for immediate response efforts. FEMA urges all residents along the coast to continue[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center: Center of Irene Nearing Northern New England, August 28, 2011 (UPDATE 5 PM EDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2011 – UPDATE 5 PM EDT. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Tropical Storm Irene is nearing northern New England. As of 5 PM EDT, Irene is located 42.7 N, 72.8 W, about 65 mi (100 km) south of Rutland, Vermont. Maximum sustained winds of 50[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jose Nearing Bermuda Jose Passing Just West of Bermuda, August 28, 2011 (Update 5 PM AST)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2011 – UPDATE 5 PM AST. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that as of 5 PM AST (2100 UTC), Tropical Storm Jose is located 332. N, 657. W, about 80 mi (130 km) NW of Bermuda. Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph (75 km/h). Jose’s[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jose Nearing Bermuda
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2011 – UPDATE 11 AM EDT. The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida reports that Tropical Storm Jose is nearing Bermuda. As of 11 AM EDT, Jose is located 31.5 N, 65.7 W, about 75 miles (125 KM) southwest of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds at 40[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Sends IEMA, National Guard Assets to New York State to Help East Coast Hurricane Response
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday deployed personnel from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Illinois National Guard to New York State to help with preparations for Hurricane Irene. Governor Quinn said Illinois stands ready to provide additional assistance to any East Coast states in the path[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center: Center of Tropical Storm Irene Over Southeastern NY and New England, August 28, 2011(11 AM EDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF) August 28, 2011 – UPDATE 11 AM EDT. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that the center of Tropical Storm Irene is inland over southeastern New York State and southern New England. Summary of 11 AM EDT (1500 UTC) Information Tropical Storm Irene is located 41.4 N,[Read More…]
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