Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Deputy Secretary Burns at the political directors’ Contact Group meeting in Istanbul / Positive / Libyan-led process / Discussed possible security needs of TNC / No anticipation of foreign military requirements but premature to speculate/ Ministerial level contact meeting in Paris[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Governor Quinn Announces Electric Car Coming To Illinois This Fall
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today joined representatives from Nissan to announce that its zero-emissions, all-electric LEAF will arrive early in Illinois, thanks to the Quinn administration’s targeted green state investments in car-charging technology and strong interest among Illinois consumers. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s ongoing commitment[Read More…]
State of IL Announces Start of Home Heating Assistance Enrollment
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance today announced that seniors and people with disabilities can begin applying for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning Sept. 1. For the first time, some LIHEAP clients will[Read More…]
Chicago to Participate in National 9/11 Moment of Remembrance
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today in announcing that Chicago will join the growing list of cities committed to participating in a national Moment of Remembrance on 9/11. The city will be encouraging local residents to memorialize the September 11th[Read More…]
Hurricane Irene Complete Advisory From National Hurricane Center Miami, Florida, August 25, 2011 (5 PM EDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2011 UPDATE 5 PM EDT. eNewsPark Forest continues to post raw data regarding hurricane Irene to keep the public informed as quickly as possible. IRENE STILL BATTERING ABACO ISLAND – NEW WATCHES AND WARNINGS ISSUED FOR THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES SUMMARY OF 500 PM[Read More…]
As Hurricane Irene Moves Closer to East Coast, FEMA Continues Urging All Residents to Be Prepared
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. As Hurricane Irene moves closer to the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working closely with states up and down the East Coast to ensure they have the resources they need to prepare. FEMA strongly encourages all East Coast[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center Local Statements for Hurricane Irene, August 25, 2011 (19:23:00 UTC)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. 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. Below are links to the Hurricane[Read More…]
New Hampshire Governor Lynch Urges All Citizens to Make Necessary Preparations for Major Weather Event
CONCORD–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Governor John Lynch today met with state emergency management officials and agency heads to ensure New Hampshire is doing all it can to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irene this weekend. Governor Lynch and state officials are also closely coordinating with local emergency officials to ensure[Read More…]
Mayor Bloomberg Updates New Yorkers on City Preparations for Hurricane Irene and Steps New Yorkers Should Take to Prepare
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2011. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered this morning outside of St. Luke’s Baptist Church in Laurelton, Queens, where he met with residents and visited a Department of Environmental Protection crew working on preemptive flood mitigation. “We’re joined by too many people to[Read More…]
Governor Cuomo Orders State Emergency Response Team to Prepare for Potential Impact of Hurricane Irene
Albany, NY–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo yesterday ordered the state’s Office of Emergency Management to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Irene, which may hit New York State this coming Sunday. The Governor has instructed the state’s Emergency Operations Center in Albany to track the storm and to[Read More…]
