Tag: Emergency
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New York: State of emergency declared as ‘life-threatening storm’ causes widespread flooding | US News
State of Emergency Declared in New York City Due to Severe Flooding New York City and surrounding areas are grappling with a state of emergency following “extreme rainfall,” causing extensive flooding in the northeastern region. Overnight, some areas experienced up to 13cm (five inches) of rain, with an additional 18cm (seven inches) expected throughout the…
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Environmental groups urge emergency measures to protect endangered whales from ship collisions
Emergency Measures Urged to Save Endangered Whales from Ship Collisions A coalition of environmental organizations is making a passionate plea to the federal government to take swift action in safeguarding a critically endangered whale species from deadly encounters with large ships. On September 28, these advocacy groups formally submitted a petition to the National Oceanic…
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More than 100 dolphins, thousands of fish found dead as Brazilian governor declares state of emergency
Over 100 Dolphins Found Dead in Brazil as Severe Drought Takes Toll Last week, a shocking incident unfolded in Brazil as more than 100 dolphins were discovered dead, prompting a state of emergency declaration by a local governor. Experts fear that more deaths could follow. A Deadly Crisis Unfolds The Brazilian Amazon is currently grappling…
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Bizarre emergency call released after fighter jet pilot ejects and lands in back garden: ‘I’m not sure where the plane is’ | US News
Unidentified US Military Pilot Makes Emergency Landing in Resident’s Backyard In a rather peculiar turn of events, a US military pilot found himself in an unusual situation after ejecting from his F-35 fighter jet over Charleston, South Carolina, on 17 September. The pilot, who remains anonymous, initiated the ejection due to an “aircraft failure” while…
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Louisiana governor plans to request federal emergency declaration over saltwater intrusion threatening water
Louisiana Braces for Unprecedented Heat Wave Louisiana is on the brink of facing an unprecedented heat wave, with temperatures set to soar to as high as 115 degrees on Friday. Alongside this scorching heat, there’s a growing concern about rising water temperatures that could pose hurricane risks. Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a stark…
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Remembering 9/11: Twin Tower victims’ heart-wrenching calls to emergency operators and loved ones
Trapped Voices of 9/11: The Unforgettable Calls from Inside the Towers On that fateful September 11th morning, millions worldwide tuned in to their TVs, witnessing an unimaginable tragedy. At 8:46 a.m., a hijacked plane slammed into 1 World Trade Center (the north tower). At 9:03 a.m., another hijacked plane struck 2 World Trade Center (the…
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Birmingham police chief decries ‘senseless violence’ after gunshot victims fired upon outside emergency room
Two Women Killed in Birmingham Hospital Shooting The police chief of one of Alabama’s largest cities is condemning what he calls “senseless violence” after a shooting outside a hospital’s emergency room left two women dead. Victims Identified Markiezia Atkins, 24, and Chaveda Willis, 33, were identified as the victims of the tragic incident at UAB…
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Tragedy as boy dies in busy park after ‘medical emergency’ with paramedics desperately trying to save him
Tragedy Strikes as Boy Passes Away at Central Forest Park A young boy tragically lost his life in a heartbreaking incident at Central Forest Park, located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Around 3:35 pm on that fateful day, emergency teams rushed to the scene, racing…
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Minnesota prison on emergency lockdown after dozens of inmates refuse to go back to cells
Prison Lockdown in Minnesota After Inmates Protest Around 100 inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Stillwater refused to return to their cells on Sunday, resulting in an emergency lockdown, authorities revealed. The facility, which houses approximately 1,200 inmates, witnessed about 100 prisoners taking part in the protest. The specific reasons for their refusal to…