Weather

12 December 2007 -- Tropical Storm Olga has claimed the lives of at least eight people as it lashed the Dominican Republic Wednesday.

The northern province of Santiago in the Caribbean nation was hardest hit, with heavy rains causing the Yaque River to overflow its banks. In addition to widespread flooding, the storm is being blamed for several landslides.    » read more »

Temperatures only slightly below normal in November

December 12, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD- Fall temperatures averaged 57 degrees, 2.9 degrees above normal as Illinois saw the 9th warmest fall since 1895. This was largely the result of warmer September and October temperatures that were 3.6 and 4.9 degrees above normal, respectively.    » read more »

December 11, 2007 -- Oklahoma City - Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins today said they will continue to seek all possible federal assistance to help Oklahomans respond to and recover from this week’s ice storms.

“This is without question the worst ice storm in state history, and it will require a historic response from all levels of government,” said Gov. Henry. “We will do whatever it takes to help Oklahomans rebuild and recover from this devastating event.”    » read more »

Request Would Add to Resources Already Assisting Missourians

December 11, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY – Seeking to add federal resources to the state resources activated to assist Missourians, Missouri Governor Matt Blunt is asking President Bush to approve his request for an Emergency Disaster Declaration for the State of Missouri as a result of severe winter weather. More than 170,000 utility customers statewide experienced power outages from freezing rain and ice.    » read more »

Pledges Assistance to Storm Battered Communities

December 11, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today toured a Salvation Army Warming/Feeding Center and a shelter in Jefferson City and directed all state agencies to continue providing assistance to Missourians in need including local governments and first responders on the heels of powerful storms that have blanketed much of the state in ice.    » read more »

December 11, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today issued an executive order to help Missourians cleanup damage caused by severe winter weather. The order allows the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to grant waivers to help expedite removal and disposal of fallen limbs and ice-covered debris.    » read more »

December 11, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Matt Blunt is urging Missourians to use extreme caution when hiring workers to help clean up debris after the devastating ice storms.    » read more »

December 10, 2007 -- Jefferson City, Mo. — Bursting pipes, downed trees, wrecked cars and high prices may be among the results of this weekend's ice storm, and Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon is reminding consumers to look out for law breakers and con artists.

“Unfortunately, after a storm like this, we can count on the con artists coming out of the woodwork even before the ice thaws,” Nixon said. “Consumers need to avoid doing business with strangers and watch for price gouging, which is against the law.”    » read more »

Dec. 10 -- The series of winter storms that started last Friday are continuing to cause flooding in some areas of Gila County.

County roads in the Payson area are reopened at this time, however all crossings along the Tonto Creek in Tonto Basin will remain closed until further notice. In Roosevelt, Campaign Creek is still closed at Mesquite Street.

Travelers are advised to call 5-1-1 for the most current updates from the Arizona Department of Transportation and to monitor weather radio and local television stations for storm updates.    » read more »

December 6, 2007 -- OLYMPIA - Washington Governor Chris Gregoire today sent a letter to President Bush, requesting a federal disaster declaration for two Washington counties hit hard by this week’s storms and flooding. Gov. Gregoire requested assistance for Lewis and Grays Harbor counties; other affected counties will be added as damage details become more complete.    » read more »

04 December 2007 -- National Guard troops in the northwest U.S. state of Oregon are evacuating residents in a flooded town, while thousands of residents in the region are without power.

A National Guard spokesman says troops are using boats to rescue residents caught in the floods in the towns of Vernonia and Chehalis.

Over the past two days, major storms along North America's Atlantic and Pacific coasts have led to the deaths of at least 10 people.

The governors of Oregon and Washington state have declared states of emergencies.    » read more »

December 3, 2007 -- Salem - After issuing a declaration of emergency to deal with weather-ravaged communities around Oregon this afternoon, and launching the Emergency Coordination Center at the Anderson Readiness Center, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski met with the ECC and emergency front-line officials from state agencies and the Oregon Military Department.

During the meetings, Governor Kulongoski received updates from counties about the conditions on the ground and from agency leaders about what services they can provide.    » read more »

JACKSON, KY – (Dec. 4, 2007) – Crews from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Highways are preparing for the first predicted winter weather of the 2007-08 season. In anticipation of snow later this evening and tomorrow, crews are pre-treating highways in Breathitt, Estill, Lee, Magoffin, Menifee, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Powell and Wolfe counties with brine to help combat accumulating shows should they occur.    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD – As part of Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich’s Keep Warm Illinois campaign, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson is encouraging seniors to take steps that will keep them safe, healthy and warm during the winter months.    » read more »

Declaration will cover all areas affected by severe weather

December 3, 2007 -- Salem - Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has declared a state of emergency and authorized the use of state resources to help those communities suffering from the effects of severe weather.

"My priority is to ensure the safety of Oregonians by providing whatever resources they need to stay warm and dry and protect their property," said Governor Kulongoski.    » read more »