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Disaster Update: Cold Weather in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi

January 6, 2010

Disaster Update

Cold weather continues to affect residents in different parts of the southern region and is forecast to continue through the coming weekend. Chapters have opened shelters and warming centers due to the continued freezing temperatures affecting the South.

Residents without means to stay warm overnight are encouraged to go to a nearby shelter. Call your local chapter for the latest information on shelter openings.

ARC Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter (West Palm Beach, FL)

Martin County Chapter (Stuart, FL)

Southwest Florida Chapter (Sarasota, FL)

Southeast Louisiana Chapter (New Orleans, LA)

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter (Biloxi, MS)

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Disaster Alert: High Wind/Freeze in Connecticut and Pennsylvania

December 30, 2009

Disaster Alert

Connecticut – Strong winds caused temperatures to plunge to about 10 -15 degrees resulting in power outages to more than 100, 000 customers and downed power lines. Power companies are working to restore power to every household. The Connecticut chapter opened a shelter yesterday.

Pennsylvania – Ridgebury had very strong winds and extremely low temperatures yesterday, it is not yet known whether there were power outages, downed power lines or damages.

The Bradford-Sullivan Counties chapter took over a shelter at the request of Ridgebury Volunteers Fire department. The shelter had 32 people earlier but was closed around 2 am after everyone left. The Susquehanna County chapter assisted with volunteers and the Lackawanna County chapter placed volunteers on standby.

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Disaster Alert: Fridgid Temperatures in Florida

February 4, 2009

Disaster Alert

Florida – Palm Beach County had cold temperatures and strong winds last night and the National Weather Service has issued warnings that temperatures will fall below freezing tonight. At the request of local Emergency Management the chapter opened three shelters last night and provided 150 meals to those affected.

Chapters Responding: