Storms

Feb 7, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has declared Baxter, Conway, Independence, Izard, Pope, Randolph, Sharp, Stone, Union and Van Buren Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by powerful tornadoes and violent thunderstorms on Tuesday, February 5. Governor Beebe toured damage sites in Pope, Van Buren, Baxter and Stone Counties, meeting with storm victims and local officials who are coordinating recovery efforts.    » read more »

February 07, 2008 -- MONTGOMERY - Alabama Governor Bob Riley will seek a federal disaster declaration for areas of north Alabama hit by tornadoes on Wednesday. In addition, the Governor has declared a State of Emergency exists in Jackson, Lawrence and Walker counties.

Six deaths in Alabama have been attributed to the storms and dozens of homes have been destroyed or damaged. Local and state responders have been assessing damage and helping communities begin the recovery process.    » read more »

02/06/2008 -- Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen received detailed briefings last night and this morning from Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) officials in the wake of deadly tornadoes that struck Tennessee on Tuesday. The storms have resulted in an estimated two dozen fatalities, 150 injuries and widespread damage in seven counties across Tennessee.    » read more »

02/06/2008 -- Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen made an aerial tour Wednesday of Macon, Sumner and Trousdale Counties in the wake of deadly tornadoes that struck Tennessee on Tuesday. The storms resulted in an estimated 28 fatalities, 150 injuries and widespread damage in seven counties across Tennessee.

Bredesen spoke with first responders in Macon County, which was one of the hardest hit with more than 68 injured and 12 storm-related fatalities.    » read more »

February 6, 2008 -- (JACKSON, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour declared a State of Emergency today following the tornadoes and severe weather that struck parts of North Mississippi, including Alcorn, DeSoto, and Lafayette Counties. The Governor is requesting preliminary damage assessment teams from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) due to storm damages suffered by the region.    » read more »

February 06, 2008 -- Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway today provided information to consumers who were victims of last night’s tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Seven people in Kentucky lost their lives in the storms. Governor Steve Beshear declared a State of Emergency in Kentucky and local States of Emergency have been issued by county and city officials in Muhlenburg County, the city of Brandenburg and Monroe County.    » read more »

February 06, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear this morning declared a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth due to the impact of a series of intense thunderstorms and embedded tornados that resulted in widespread power outages, damage to commercial and private structures, injuries and at least seven deaths. He is flying by National Guard helicopter to the effected areas to survey the damage.    » read more »

Motorists Urged To Drive With Extreme Caution

February 6, 2008 -- SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) are responding in full force to the latest round of severe winter weather. Heavy snow blanketed Illinois - including more than five inches of snow falling in Chicago and more than 12 inches in Springfield – making for treacherous driving conditions. Governor Blagojevich, IDOT Secretary Milton R.    » read more »

February 5, 2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Missouri to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding during the period of January 7-10, 2008.    » read more »

February 5, 2008 -- Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for Missouri.

Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:    » read more »

06 February 2008 -- U.S. law enforcement officials say at least 11 people have been killed and dozens injured as tornadoes and thunderstorms tore through parts of the U.S. south.

The U.S. National Weather Service reports severe weather swept across the lower Mississippi Valley, Southern Plains and Midwest Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Reports of tornadoes, wind damage and hail came from Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri.    » read more »

Governor Announces Nine Counties Receive Public Assistance

February 5, 2008 -- JEFFERSON CITY– Missouri Governor Matt Blunt announced President George W. Bush approved his request for nine Counties to receive Disaster Public Assistance for the January 2008 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Southwest and South Central Missouri.    » read more »

February 1, 2008 -- The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms during the period of December 6-19, 2007.    » read more »

03 February 2008 -- A brief break in weeks of severe winter weather that has crippled large parts of China allowed troops and police to begin clearing a few roads and rail lines Sunday, but authorities say more snow is on the way Monday and Tuesday.

The winter storm crisis has seriously affected nearly two-thirds of China's provinces and autonomous region. Underscoring the severity of the problem, the Communist Party Politburo's nine-member Standing Committee met Sunday and called for patience as work continues to restore power supplies and transportation.    » read more »

January 31, 2008 -- OLYMPIA – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire today signed a proclamation designating a State of Emergency in multiple counties as a result of repeated snow storms hitting mountain passes and Eastern Washington. The counties covered by the proclamation include Adams, Clark, Columbia, King, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman and Yakima.    » read more »