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Puerto Rico emergency director fired after residents discover warehouse full of Hurricane Maria supplies
The emergency aid is believed to be from when Hurricane Maria hit the island two years ago, the governor said. Carlos Acevedo, director of Puerto Rico’s Office of Emergency Management, was dismissed Saturday. The governor appointed Maj. Gen. José J. Reyes, the adjutant general of the Puerto Rico National Guard, to replace him. Several residents …
Philippines volcano: Residents urged not to return home as Taal continues to spew ash, lava fountains
The Taal Volcano, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) south of the capital Manila on the island of Luzon, began erupting on Sunday, sending ash up to nine miles (14 kilometers) into the air and prompting warnings of a possible “explosive eruption” and large-scale evacuations. As of Tuesday, almost 20,000 people from Batangas and Cavite provinces …
Milwaukee residents trying to clean up after water main break
CLOSE Buy Photo Water-damaged items from flooded basements wait to be picked up Tuesday in the 400 block of South 60th Street in Milwaukee. The flooding was caused by a water main break at Hawley Road just south of I-94 Saturday. (Photo: Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) The pile of mud-covered belongings grew outside Maria Santoy’s …
Alberton residents evacuated as gas pipeline explodes [video]
Residents of Alberton, in Johannesburg, have been evacuated from their homes after a major gas pipeline caught fire on Tuesday morning. The severity of the blaze is signifcant, and everyone within a 500m radius of the incident has been told to leave the area. Alberton gas pipeline evacuation – latest news and updates: Disaster management …
With soup kitchen shutting down for winter break, homeless residents say they’ll make do
On a dreary Christmas Eve morning, hundreds of hungry men and women arrived at Martin de Porres’ House of Hospitality at 225 Potrero Avenue between 15th and 16th for a special brunch time meal. With volunteers running up and down the patio, the soup kitchen looked more like a beer garden — replete with live …
Norfolk health department survey seeks residents’ input on health
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk Public Health Department is working with community partners to distribute a community health survey in Norfolk. The survey is part of an intitiative trying to get residents and community partners to engage in a community health planning process. The survey asks questions about life, healthcare, children, the elderly, Norfolk …
Thieves break into Mansfield home while residents sleep
Police are seeking two men who entered and robbed a Stearns Avenue home early Tuesday morning while the occupants were sleeping, Wicked Local/Mansfield reported.The theft took place early the morning of Dec 17. at about 3:10 a.m., according to Mansfield police.The suspects were able to gain access to the house with a set of house …
Main line break cuts off water for New Ellenton residents
Sunday, December 15, 2019 NEW ELLENTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — New Ellenton officials say the city will be out of water until a main line pipe break is repaired. The Commission of Public Works Office Manager says once water is restored, people will need to boil their water for one minute before drinking it. The office …
Water main break leaves residents without water
TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) A broken water main near 3807 SE Truman has left residents in that area without water Sunday morning. According to the City of Topeka residents have been without water since 8:30 a.m. The water will remain off until repairs have been completed. Source link
Broken pipe impacting 600 residents in Scott Township
A broken pipe inside an apartment building is impacting water service for about 600 residents in Scott Township on Saturday evening. According to Scott Township police, the call originally came in as a water main break, but it turned out to be an internal plumbing issue at the Nob Hill Apartment building located at 3000 …
