Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012. The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts due to Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 27, 2012, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals[Read More…]
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DOD Remains an Active Partner in Sandy Response, Oct. 30, 2012
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 – The Defense Department continues to be an active partner in response to Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath by providing the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state governors with capable, trained and accessible forces and equipment when requested. As of 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29, there were about[Read More…]
Breaking: Sandy Hits New Jersey
State College, PA-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports Hurricane Sandy remains on track to become a historic storm for the mid-Atlantic and southern New England with New Jersey and New York City bracing for very dangerous conditions and catastrophic damage. The impact from Sandy will reach hundreds of miles from the center of landfall,[Read More…]
FEMA and Federal Partners Continue to Mobilize Resources and Urge Residents to Make Final Preparations for Sandy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012. At the direction of President Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the federal government’s assistance and preparations to support states affected by Hurricane Sandy. Today, the President received a briefing on Hurricane Sandy in the White House Situation Room, including an update on the[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event, October 29, 2012
Iowa City, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012 – 1:19 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my goodness! (Applause.) I think I came out before Taylor was done, but she was really introducing me, so I figured I’d just come out. (Laughter.) How are my Hawkeyes! You guys good? (Applause.) Thank you — AUDIENCE MEMBER: [Read More…]
Google’s Hurricane Sandy (Frankenstorm) Crisis Response Map
Report: Google’s Crisis Response team has put together a Hurricane Sandy map with location tracking, public alerts, radar/cloud imagery, evacuation information, shelters and storm footage. Enter the name of a city to see what is happening or expected to happen at that location. Nod to http://www.webpronews.com
Sandy: Northeast Catastrophic Frankenstorm Unfolding
State College, PA-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports an extremely rare and dangerous storm, "Sandy," is moving in from the Atlantic. Inundations have already occurred and will get worse into Monday night. According to Expert Senior Meteorologist Steve Wistar, "Sandy is unfolding as the Northeast’s Katrina in terms of impact." Sandy will affect[Read More…]
U.S. Northern Command’s Support to Hurricane Sandy
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012. U.S. Northern Command is poised to provide Department of Defense support to FEMA, tribal, state and local response efforts due to Hurricane Sandy. Part of the USNORTHCOM Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission directs the command to plan and anticipate actions that[Read More…]
UPDATE: October 29, 2012 5 PM EDT: Hurricane Sandy Moving Quickly Toward Southern New Jersey and Delaware; Landfall Expected Early This Evening
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012 – 5 PM EDT Change in Watches and Warnings with this Advisory All Tropical Storm Warnings for eastern North Carolina have been discontinued. Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect There are no coastal tropical cyclone warnings in effect. However, there are non-tropical high-wind warnings in[Read More…]
Chrysler Group Third-Quarter 2012 Net Income Increased to $381
Third-Quarter Modified Operating Profit Increased 46 Percent to $705 Million AUBURN HILLS, Mich.—(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012 – Chrysler Group LLC today reported preliminary third-quarter financial results, including net income of $381 million, an increase of 80 percent from the same quarter a year ago, reflecting continued sales increases for the product[Read More…]
