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State of emergency declared as largest wildfire of the year inches toward 'megafire' status: 'Will have lasting consequences'
Wildfires are surging across the U.S. this year, with over 41,000 so far, nearly 10,000 more than average. It's the worst ...
State of emergency: Enfield sweats through power outages from weekend storms for third night
Enfield Mayor Mondale Robinson declared a state of emergency due to widespread power outages caused by Saturday's storms.
Josh Stein declares state of emergency for these 13 NC counties affected by Chantal
The tropical storm hit the state on July 6, bringing severe flooding to multiple counties. At least six people died due to ...
State Department explains decision to destroy 500 tons of emergency food
The State Department is defending its plans to destroy approximately 500 tons of taxpayer-funded emergency food resources, ...
Black America is in a ‘state of emergency,’ National Urban League report says
The civil rights and urban advocacy group criticized conservative commentators for framing diversity efforts as “anti-white discrimination,” and said landmark civil rights legislation is under attack.
Severe weather in tropical storm’s wake triggers North Carolina state of emergency
North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths.
State of emergency declared in Enfield due to power outages: Mayor
ENFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) — A state of emergency was declared in Enfield on Monday, the mayor’s office said. The Office of Mayor W ...
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Maryland’s Governor Declares ‘State of Emergency.’ Here’s What ...
In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore’s declaration of a state of emergency was intended to provide additional public safety resources and to help meet the needs of residents or visitors affected by the ...