Trenton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. To ensure the safety of New Jersey residents in the areas expected to be most impacted by Hurricane Irene, Governor Chris Christie announced that mandatory evacuations have been ordered in the following areas: ATLANTIC COUNTY · Absecon (east of Rt 9) · Atlantic City · Brigantine[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Amtrak Cancels More East Coast Trains in Advance of Hurricane Irene
Service reductions on Saturday, no service on Sunday WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2011. As Hurricane Irene continues to advance, Amtrak is canceling more East Coast trains with service reductions beginning on Saturday, Aug. 27 and no trains operating in the Northeast on Sunday, Aug. 28. The cancellations include service for the Northeast[Read More…]
Hurricane Irene Intermediate Advisory From the National Hurricane Center Miami, Florida, August 26, 2011 (5 PM EDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2011 – UPDATE 5 PM EDT eNews Park Forest continues to post raw data regarding hurricane Irene to keep the public informed as quickly as possible. …LARGE HURRICANE IRENE HEADING TOWARD THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES…HURRICANE WARNING EXTENDED NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND…. The aircraft[Read More…]
Vita Food Products Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain 4 oz. Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that 8,088 individual retail packages of 4 oz. Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Seeks Urgent Deployment of UN Mission to Help Libya Rebuild
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 August 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) briefs the press on the situation in Libya. He is flanked by his Special Envoy Abdul Ilah al-Khatib (left) and Special Adviser Ian Martin Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today summoned major regional organizations to join the United Nations in helping the new Libyan[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on Firebombing at Casino Royale in Monterrey, Mexico
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. I was shocked and saddened to learn of yesterday’s firebombing of a casino in Monterrey, Mexico. The United States strongly condemns this brutal attack and all acts of criminal violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of all those who[Read More…]
Defense Department Prepares in Advance of Hurricane Irene
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today that it is currently providing support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) efforts to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s expected landfall on the U.S. mainland. At this time, the support includes, but is not limited to: air and ground transportation[Read More…]
New Illinois Laws Strengthen Repossession Regulation, Security Deposit Safeguards
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. As part of his ongoing commitment to consumer protection, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will enhance safeguards for borrowers and tenants. The new laws will give the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) increased oversight of entities that repossess collateral in the case of defaulted loans. They[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Strengthen Rights for Consumers Denied or Dropped by Health Insurers
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to strengthen the state’s Health Carrier External Review Act, which allows a consumer to appeal certain health insurance claim denials to independent review organizations approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI). House Bill 224 ensures that Illinois law conforms to[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center Local Statements for Hurricane Irene, August 26, 2011 (22:24:17 UTC)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011 – UPDATE 22:24:17 UTC. Hurricane Local Statements are prepared by National Weather Service Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) giving specific details for their County Warning Area (CWA) on weather conditions, evacuation decisions made by local officials, and other precautions necessary to protect life and property. On this[Read More…]
