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…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
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…]
Panetta Puts Troops on Standby for Hurricane Assistance
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 27, 2011 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has issued a prepare-to-deploy order for 6,500 active-duty service members from all of the services to support hurricane relief efforts if ordered, Pentagon spokesman George Little said today. With about 101,000 National Guard members ready to assist eastern seaboard states in[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center Update – Hurricane Irene Drenching the Mid-Atlantic States With Heavy Rains, August 27, 2011 11 PM EDT Update)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2011 – UPDATE 11 PM EDT. Hurricane Irene is drenching the Mid-Atlantic states with heavy rains as it skirts the Delmarva Peninsula. Summary of 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC) Information Hurricane Irene is located 37.3N 75.4W about 70 mi (115 Km SSW of Ocean City, Maryland, about[Read More…]
Red Cross Begins Large Relief Operation As Hurricane Irene Hits The East Coast
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2011. The American Red Cross has launched a major relief operation all along the eastern seaboard to help people in the path of Hurricane Irene. More than 13,000 people spent Friday night in hundreds of shelters opened across several states. Many more shelters are set to open throughout[Read More…]
