Video: Hurricane Earl from Chatham, MA
September 4, 2010
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Governor David Paterson Visits Long Island Red Cross Operation
September 4, 2010
YAPHANK, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2010 – Governor David A. Paterson thanked American Red Cross volunteers Friday afternoon for their efforts to prepare Long Island for Hurricane Earl’s approach. At a press conference in the agency’s operations center, Paterson praised them,
“Not just for their response to this disaster but for all the months of work and training and preparedness that make it easy.”
The response on Long Island is being led by Robert Imbornoni, the chief response officer for the Metropolitan New York Chapters. Imbornoni credited the success of the effort to years of hard work and coordination between the local chapters. The disaster relief operation headquarters was established adjacent to the Suffolk County Chapter’s offices. Volunteers from throughout the region—Suffolk, Nassau County, and Greater New York—are leading the response with some volunteers coming from as far as Chicago.
And though most of Long Island seems to have dodged a bullet thanks to Earl shifting east, the Red Cross remains on the job. A shelter is open in Montauk, a small village located on the easternmost point of the island that is being pounded by heavy surf and rain. Coastal flooding remains a concern across the island as the storm passes.
“We will be here as long as we are needed,” stated Imbornoni.
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Latest NOAA Advisory for Hurricane Earl
September 1, 2010
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Tropical Activity: Danielle, Earl, and Frank
August 27, 2010Tropical Activity
Hurricane Danielle
At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Danielle was located approximately 545 miles southeast of Bermuda (735 miles northnortheast of Puerto Rico). Danielle is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph. A gradual turn toward the north-northwest is expected by tonight followed by a turn toward the north on Saturday. On the forecast track, the center of Danielle is expected to pass well east of Bermuda Saturday night. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 135 mph, with higher gusts. Danielle is a Category Four Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Some additional strengthening is possible in the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles.
Hurricane Frank
At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Frank was located about 330 miles south-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. Frank is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph. A turn toward the northwest and a gradual decrease in forward speed are expected today followed by a turn to the north this weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Frank is a Category One Hurricane on the Saffir- Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Weakening is expected during the next couple of days as Frank moves over cooler waters. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles.
Tropical Storm Earl
At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Earl was located approximately 1,430 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands (1,640 miles east of Puerto Rico). Earl is moving toward the west near 17 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected over the next 48 hours and Earl is forecast to become a hurricane by Saturday night. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 85 miles from the center.
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Disaster Alert: Home Fire in Washington
August 27, 2010Disaster Alert
Washington — The Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross responded a fire in Blaine on Aug 24 that destroyed a family home. Red Cross volunteers provided support and assistance to the family.
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Disaster Alert: home fire in New York
August 27, 2010Disaster Alert
ROCHESTER, N.Y., — Red Cross volunteers responded to the scene of a house fire to help a family of four. Red Cross volunteers also conducted a damage assessment of the home. At this time, the Red Cross is providing emergency assistance of shelter and food to the family.
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Disaster Alert: Multi-family fire in Missouri
August 27, 2010Disaster Alert
Missouri – Disaster Action Team (DAT) from the Joplin Office of the American Red Cross have responded to a two building apartment fire in Joplin. Volunteers have been on hand to meet with victims of this disaster and are helping with temporary shelter, food and clothing.
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Disaster Alert: Wildfire in Idaho
August 27, 2010Disaster Alert
Idaho – A wildfire in Valley County burned hundreds of acres and prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area on Thursday.
The Greater Idaho Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT) and placed a shelter on standby for affected-area residents. The chapter continues to monitor situation to see if additional assistance and resources are needed.
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Disaster Alert: Airplane incident in California
August 27, 2010Disaster Alert
California – Fire ignited on a plane as it made a hard landing at the Sacramento International Airport on Thursday and caused an emergency evacuation of the passengers. Multiple minor injuries reported.
Sacramento Sierra chapter deployed DAT and provided assistance as needed to passengers. The Disaster Operations Center at National Headquarters contacted NTSB.
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Disaster Alert: Wildfire in Washington
August 27, 2010Disaster Alert
Washington – Fast moving wildfires in several portions of the state destroyed homes, burned hundreds of acres and caused the evacuation of residents in Ferry, Stevens and Klickitat Counties on Thursday.
The Inland Northwest Chapter deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT), dispatched two Emergency Response Vehicles, opened two shelters and provided Mass Care to the evacuees. The Southwest Washington Chapter deployed DAT, opened a shelter for residents in the affected area and staffed the County EOC.
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