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Cuomo Declares State of Emergency for Parts of New York Ahead of Hurricane Henri

August 21, 2021
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NEW YORK—New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued a state of emergency for parts of the state, imploring those in New York to take warnings seriously ahead of Hurricane Henri. He told people to stock up and move to higher ground today, despite the lack of buildup because of the storm’s shifting track. Service on…

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Haitian President Assassinated by Gunmen at Home, State of Emergency Declared

July 7, 2021
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PORT-AU-PRINCE—Haitian President Jovenel Moise was shot dead by unidentified attackers in his private residence overnight in a “barbaric act,” the government said on Wednesday, stirring fears of escalating turmoil in the impoverished Caribbean nation. The assassination drew condemnation from Washington. The disorder has turned many districts of the capital into no-go zones. Interim Prime Minister…

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Coastal City Lifts State of Emergency Status  

June 24, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Newport Beach lifted its state of emergency status following a unanimous city council vote during a June 22 meeting. The vote was preceded by a staff presentation recommending termination of the order, which has been in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic March 15, 2020. Local elected officials have been unified in voicing…

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California Lawmakers Dispute Gov. Newsom’s Use of Emergency Powers

June 21, 2021
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In the wake of California’s continuation of a state of emergency, lawmakers are questioning Gov. Gavin Newsom’s use of power. “The Emergency Services Act is there to allow the state to respond in a coordinated and proactive way, when there is an emergency, whether that’s an earthquake, or a fire, or a pandemic,” Assemblymember Kevin…

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COVID 19 Stay at Home Order Takes Effect Across Ontario Today

April 8, 2021
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TORONTO—A stay-at-home order takes effect across Ontario today in response to worsening COVID-19 trends. Premier Doug Ford announced the move yesterday, saying it was prompted by a surge in cases driven by more infectious variants. Stores that sell goods such as groceries, cleaning supplies and pharmacy products can remain open but only to sell essential…

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Heavy Rain Floods Kentucky, State of Emergency Declared

March 2, 2021
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Kentucky firefighter Eddie Stacy was turning his firetruck around in the dark while responding to storm damage when he noticed a tiny light coming from the flooded Red River. It was a cellphone a woman was waving from a car inundated with water that was rising by the minute. Stacy and other members of…

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State of Emergency Declared After Heavy Rain and Floods in Kentucky

March 2, 2021
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Kentucky firefighter Eddie Stacy was turning his firetruck around in the dark while responding to storm damage when he noticed a tiny light coming from the flooded Red River. It was a cellphone a woman was waving from a car inundated with water that was rising by the minute. Stacy and other members of…

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Ontario Declares State of Emergency and Issues Stay-At-Home Order, New Restrictions

January 12, 2021
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Premier Doug Ford announced on Jan. 12 that Ontario will enter into a state of emergency for 28 days effective immediately to curb the surge of COVID-19 across the province. Ford also issued a stay-at-home order which will come into effect on Jan. 14 at 12.01 a.m. Under this order, all Ontarians are to remain…

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