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…]
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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…]
Gov. Perdue Declares State of Emergency in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Gov. Bev Perdue late Wednesday declared a state of emergency for counties east of Interstate 95 in North Carolina. This morning, the National Weather Service issued a Hurricane Watch for the North Carolina coast from Surf City to the Virginia border. A tropical storm watch is[Read More…]
Diet That Combines Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Results in Greater Decrease in LDL Than Low-Saturated Fat Diet
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Persons with high cholesterol who received counseling regarding a diet that combined cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, nuts and plant sterols over 6 months experienced a greater reduction in their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels than individuals who received advice on a low-saturated fat[Read More…]
Secretary of Interior Salazar Approves Transmission for Major Solar Project in California
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has approved a transmission line on public lands that will connect a 250-megawatt solar power project to the energy grid in California. The transmission line will connect to the Imperial Solar Energy Center West Project in Imperial County that, when[Read More…]
AAA Projects 31.5 Million Americans Will Travel Labor Day Holiday Weekend as Americans Drive More and Fly Less
AURORA, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 25, 2011 – AAA forecasts 31.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, a 2.4 percent decrease from the 32.3 million people who traveled one year ago. The Labor Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, September 1[Read More…]
