Va., D.C. Declare Storm Emergency
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Tropical Storm Ernesto advanced inland across eastern North Carolina this morning just short of hurricane strength, drenching coastal cities as the holiday weekend approached and whipping beaches as it headed toward Virginia with sustained winds of 60 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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The U.S. government said it was closing federal offices in the Washington area at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT) on Tuesday because of a storm that was expected to blanket the area in snow and sleet, the Office of Personnel Management said.
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By Nia-Malika Henderson, The Baltimore Sun  Sep. 13--An Annapolis alderman has introduced legislation that would require that adequate fire, police, water and road support be in place before major new developments move forward.   Alderman David H.
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Flooding touched off by the remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston left at least five people dead in Virginia on Tuesday and devastated a historic Richmond neighborhood that was the heart of the Confederate capital during the Civil War.
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An emergency official said Florida residents may want to think twice about taking down the hurricane shutters. Even as Hurricane Frances battered Florida, another strong storm churned in the central Atlantic.
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Florida Governor Jeb Bush has declared a state of emergency there, as authorities order the evacuation of nearly half a million people as a precaution against Hurricane Frances.
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A full-scale emergency is declared over at the scene of a ruptured gas pipeline in Belfast.
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By Kate White  Dunbar city department heads were recognized for their efforts to avert a potential disaster last week when water and natural gas lines nearly required the city to evacuate.
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STATEWIDE: President Bush declared a major disaster in the counties affected by Hurricane Frances, meaning residents will be eligible for federal aid.
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Gov. Kenny Guinn declared a state of emergency as state and federal crews put practically every available piece of equipment on the lines to combat dozens of lightning-sparked fires that have burned 125 square miles of Nevada.
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1,800 expected to be sent in nation-building exercise as response to 'strong pressure' from Washington
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By Michael E Ruane, Washington Post Staff Writer  If you think we have crazy weather, consider this storm:  It's about 7,000 miles across, with winds topping 500 mph and clouds that have recently turned red.  It's a mega-hurricane, sort of.
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The Prime Minister declares a state of emergency whilst alleging sabotage
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The governor sent in the National Guard to evacuate people from their sweltering homes and utility crews raced to restore electricity Thursday after storms knocked out power to nearly half a million St. Louis-area homes and businesses in the middle of a searing heat wave that has killed at least 17 people across the country.
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A hurricane watch was issued Sunday for the Florida Keys and Gov. Jeb Bush ordered a state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
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Mother Nature is creating a disruption for July Fourth activities at the nation's capital.
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The Jamaican prime minister, PJ Patterson, declared a state of emergency and pleaded with half a million people living in vulnerable areas to leave their homes as Hurricane Ivan raced towards the island last night.