Deadly Winter Storm Prompts States of Emergency in Georgia, Carolinas
Posted by feww on January 29, 2014
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EXTREME CLIMATIC & WEATHER EVENTS
STATES OF EMERGENCY
ENERGY EMERGENCY
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Deadly winter storm continues to impact the Gulf Coast and Southeast
Governors in three states—Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina—have declared states of emergency amid forecasts of significant snow and ice for the region.
Georgia
The deadly winter storm moving across the Southeast paralyzed metro Atlanta and other major cities in Georgia prompting Gov. Deal to declare a State of Emergency Tuesday afternoon for the entire State of Georgia (159 counties).
“Many parts of our state have experienced heavy sleet and snowfall, and in the metro areas we’re experiencing traffic jams caused primarily by heavy volume after the quick onset of the winter storm,” said Deal.
Executive order prohibiting propane price gouging
On Monday, Deal signed an executive order prohibiting price gouging for propane. Georgia’s continued period of cold weather has increased the demand for propane, causing a substantial prices increase.
State of Georgia does NOT post details of Executive Orders and or Proclamations on its official website.
The Carolinas
Up to 6 inches of snow could fall in parts of the Carolinas.
North Carolina
“Given the forecast and as winter weather approaches, we are working with all necessary departments and local emergency management crews in order to keep our citizens safe and up to date regarding potentially hazardous weather conditions,” said Governor McCrory. “This morning, I signed two executive orders declaring a state of emergency for North Carolina and waiving certain requirements for vehicles assisting in relief efforts [propane shortage.] We are prepared for likely power outages and dangerous driving conditions throughout our state. These executive orders and our capable statewide and local officials will ensure a rapid response to any adverse conditions.”
“Our residents, as well as our livestock industry, need heat and electricity.”
South Carolina
Governor Nikki Haley has also declared a State of Emergency due to the major winter storm that is expected to impact the state beginning Tuesday afternoon.
“Governor Haley has ordered all state government offices to follow county government closing decisions; meaning if a county administration decides to close for the day, state offices in that county will automatically follow the same schedule,” said an official statement.
States of Emergency Declared in Alabama, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi
On Monday, States of Emergency were declared in Alabama, Louisiana, Minnesota and Mississippi.
Deadly weather-related traffic accidents
At least five people were killed and nine others injured in weather-related traffic accidents in Alabama on Tuesday, according to the state’s Department of Public Safety.
At least 3 people were killed in weather related road crashes in southern Mississippi.
The storm is affecting an estimated 55 million people from eastern Texas to southeastern Pennsylvania.
On January 7, 2014 FIRE-EARTH said [but was censored by Google, WordPress and others]:
FIRE-EARTH Models show more Extreme Weather Events could wreak havoc across North America in the coming days and weeks.
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Flight Cancellations and Delays
More than 4,900 flights have been canceled and thousands more delayed within, into, or out of the United States Sunday through Wednesday, so far, according to flightaware.com
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