Mandatory Evacuation Order for All People in Zone A; Discusses Safety Precautions All New Yorkers Should Take Before and During the Storm Visit NYC.gov or Call 311 for Information about Evacuation Zones and Steps to Take to Prepare for the Hurricane NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2012. The following are Mayor Michael[Read More…]
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National Guard Responds to Hurricane Sandy, Monitors Tsunami
ARLINGTON, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2012. As more governors declared states of emergency in advance of Hurricane Sandy, the National Guard stood ready to respond to the aftermath of the storm. It was a busy weekend for the National Guard Coordination Center here, as a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck British[Read More…]
As Hurricane Sandy Approaches, FEMA Urges Residents to Follow Directions of Local Officials, Oct. 28, 2012
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 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 joined an operations briefing at the National Response Coordination Center at FEMA Headquarters in Washington D.C. During[Read More…]
UPDATE October 28, 2012 5 PM EDT: Hurricane Sandy Expected to Bring Coastal Hurricane Winds and Heavy Appalachian Snows
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2012 5 PM EDT. Changes in Watches and Warnings with this Advisory The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued from Surf City North Carolina southward. Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for: North of Surf City to Duck North[Read More…]
UPDATE October 28, 2012 11 AM EDT: Hurricane Sandy Expected to Bring Life-threatening Storm Surge Flooding to the Mid-Atlantic Coast
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2012 – 11 AM EDT Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for: Cape Fear to Duck North Carolina Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds Bermuda In addition, hurricane-force winds are expected along portions of the coast between Chincoteague Virginia[Read More…]
Breaking: Sandy Producing Strong Winds Along NC Coast
Washington-(ENEWSPF)- Hurricane Sandy remains on track to become a historical storm with places from Washington, D.C., and Norfolk, Va., to Providence bracing for catastrophic impacts. The worst of Sandy in the mid-Atlantic and southern New England will be Monday through Monday night, mostly occurring ahead of when the hurricane slams[Read More…]
Hurricane Sandy Update, October 27, 2012 5 PM EDT
High wind watches and warnings are in effect for the Mid-Atlantic States and southern New England, Significant storm surge is also expected Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2012 5 PM EDT Changes in Watches and Warnings with this Advisory The Bermuda Weather Service has replaced the Tropical Storm Watch with a Tropical[Read More…]
FEMA Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prepare as Hurricane Sandy Approaches
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2012. At the direction of President Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the federal government’s support and preparations to support states potentially affected by Hurricane Sandy. Today, the President was briefed by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Briefing on Hurricane Sandy, October 27, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2012. This morning, President Obama convened a call with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to receive an update on ongoing federal actions to prepare for Hurricane Sandy as it moves[Read More…]
Hurricane Sandy Update, October 27, 2012 – 8 AM EDT
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2012 – 8 AM EDT Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect with this Advisory A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for: Florida east coast from Sebastian inlet to saint Augustine south Santee river to Duck, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds Great Abaco and[Read More…]
