While he lost his hurricane designation several days ago, what was Hurricane Ivan continued to bring misery to the United States, spawning more tornadoes and drenching areas from Georgia up through Pennsylvania in the last 24-48 hours. Several individuals were …
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, on Friday offered an update on search and rescue efforts and thanked emergency responders for their crucial, life-saving actions. “Our initial response to major disaster is …
New York Gov. George Pataki has requested disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for farms in 42 counties that have been adversely affected by weather this growing season. The Governor made the announcement following a tour of …
State and federal officials announced that another Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lee County, Florida has resumed operations, bringing to 23 the number of centers now open to assist victims of hurricanes Charley and Frances. This center suspended services during …
Following the Governor’s initial request, the Georgia State Emergency Board is recommending approximately 100 counties for federal disaster assistance. Georgia’s crops were severely impacted by the high winds and excessive rains brought on by Hurricane Frances. Gov. Sonny Perdue, last …
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations to a Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania, envelope manufacturer for alleged safety violations that placed employees at risk of being injured by machinery and electrical equipment. OSHA cited …
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will offer classes in several cities around Ohio. Employers and employees from a variety of fields can gain information about workplace safety in their specific industries. “Ohio residents not only have the unique …
After Hurricane Ivan pummeled a wide swath of land along the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, some U.S. insurers swamped by the third major hurricane of 2004 might find their profits gone with the wind. Analysts at Fitch Ratings say …
After briefly gaining hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Jeanne’s wind speed slowed as it drifted West-Northwestward along the north coast of Hispaniola. Even the comparatively slow winds – around 65 mph (104 km/hr) – have been deadly, however. Two persons were …
Chicago-based Fitch Ratings has issued some preliminary comments on the extent of the losses from Hurricane Ivan’s destructive rampage through Alabama, Florida and other Gulf Coast States. Fitch noted that “Ivan was a strong Category 3 hurricane with 130 mph …