emergency News

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has declared a state of emergency for 20 counties after earthquakes, tornadoes and severe storms battered the state in recent days. Fallin issued the executive order on Wednesday. It allows state agencies to make emergency purchases …

West Virginia mine safety officials have ordered emergency inspections of up to 500 rescue shelters in the state’s underground coal mines. The Charleston Gazette reported the Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training issued the order Friday. West Virginia mines …