The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For September 8, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
=> Special Notes
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
=> USA Flood Report
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
=> USA Earthquake Report
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
=> Guest Column
=> Statement on New York State's Request for Financial Assistance in
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Thu...111 At Coolidge AZ
Low Fri...26 At Bull Spring ID
=> Special Notes
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook For The North Atlantic Caribbean Sea And
The Gulf Of Mexico
An area of disturbed weather located about 200 miles to the east of the
northern Leeward Islands is associated with a broad area of low pressure.
Associated thunderstorm activity has become more concentrated this
morning...and upper level winds have become a little more favorable for
development as the system moves west- northwestward at 5 to 10 mph. An Air
Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is currently enroute to see if a
tropical depression has developed. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands
should monitor the progress of this system.
An area of thunderstorms continues in the central Gulf of Mexico. While the
system is currently poorly organized...upper level winds are favorable for
further development. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is
scheduled to investigate the area on Saturday...if necessary. Even if no
development occurs...locally heavy rains and gusty winds may increase over
portions of the northern and northwestern gulf coasts.
A tropical wave is located about 700 miles east of the Windward Islands.
Some slow development of this system is possible over the next day or so as
it moves west-northwestward near 15 mph.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Saturday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Fri Sep 8 12:16:45 2000
Flash Flood
Florida
Georgia
...THE FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 5 PM FOR COASTAL NORTHEAST
FLORIDA AND SOUTHEAST GEORGIA...
Flood
Florida
AN AREA OF HEAVY THUNDERSTORMS THAT AFFECTED WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA DURING THE
LATE AFTERNOON ON THURSDAY HAS BROUGHT ABOUT A RAPID RISE IN WATER LEVELS OF
THE MANATEE RIVER. THE THREAT OF RAIN WILL CONTINUE FRIDAY
Special Marine
Louisiana
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS HAS ISSUED A * SPECIAL MARINE
WARNING FOR... COASTAL WATERS FROM THE MOUTH OF THE PEARL RIVER TO
PASCAGOULA OUT 20NM BAY ST LOUIS BILOXI BAY * UNTIL 1100 AM CDT
Non Precipitation
Idaho
...WIND ADVISORY FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM TODAY FOR THE UPPER SNAKE RIVER
PLAIN...
Montana
...A WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR WESTERN MONTANA AND CENTRAL IDAHO
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
Winter Storm
Washington
WEST SLOPES NORTH CASCADES AND PASSES- ...A SNOW ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT
THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE WEST SLOPES OF THE NORTH CASCADES AND PASSES
ABOVE 5000 FEET... SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AROUND 3 INCHES ARE LIKELY IN THE
NORTH CASCADES ABOVE 5000 FEET THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
The forecast probability of an event is by the stated percentage or greater
for the event, within 25 miles of any point for the area described.
Tornado Risk - Slight
There is a less than 2% probability of a tornado
Hail Risk - Slight
There is less than a 5% probability of hail 3/4 inch or larger
Wind Risk - Slight
There is less than a 5% probability of winds in excess of 50 knots.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slight
The risk area tomorrow covers central and northern Minnesota and
northwestern Wisconsin.
Other areas at a lesser risk include central and northeastern Nebraska,
northeastern Iowa, southeastern South Dakota.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of rainfall
over southern and ventral Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and far southern
Alabama.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over and inch of
rainfall over far northeastern Minnesota, far southeastern Missouri, far
east northeast Arkansas, far western Tennessee, far west northwest
Mississippi, an southcentral Louisiana.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Flash flood values may be exceeded over central and southern Louisiana,
southern Mississippi, and far southwestern Alabama.
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
0845 AM EDT FRI SEP 8 2000
FLOOD SUMMARY
HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING IN FLORIDA AND LOUISIANA
THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCED SOME HEAVY RAINS AND LOCALIZED FLOODING IN FLORIDA
AND LOUISIANA ON THURSDAY. THE WET WEATHER WILL CONTINUE ON FRIDAY ALONG THE
GULF COAST WITH FLOOD WATCHES POSTED FOR PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN FLORIDA AND
SOUTHEASTERN GEORGIA. THE RAIN SHOULD MITIGATE THE DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN
THOSE AREAS.
FLASH FLOODING:
FLOOD/FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS AND/OR URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORIES
WERE ISSUED OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS (IN
ALPHABETICAL ORDER, BY STATE).
FLORIDA: BREVARD, COLLIER, DUVAL AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES
LOUISIANA: LAFOURCHE PARISH
RIVER FLOODING:
RIVERS AND STREAMS WITH LOCATIONS EITHER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OR EXPECTED TO
RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE INCLUDE (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, BY STATE)
FLORIDA: THE LITTLE WITHLACOOCHEE AND MANATEE RIVERS
VIRGINIA: THE BLACKWATER AND NOTTOWAY RIVERS; THE CHOWAN BASIN
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL IV
CURRENT SITUATION:
Seven new large fires were reported, six in the Southern Area and one in
the Eastern Great Basin Area. Crews reached containment goals on four
fires, three in the Southern Area and one in the Eastern Great Basin Area.
Initial attack activity was light throughout the United States, except in
the Southern Area where it was moderate. Increased winds in Montana and
Wyoming may challenge firelines on the large fires in those states.
Diminished fire activity is expected in Texas and the Gulf Coast states as
scattered thunderstorms bring some moisture to those areas. Very high to
extreme fire indices were reported in Washington, Oregon, California,
Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas,
Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
CHICKEN, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is located 20 miles east
of Nacogdoches, TX. A Type II Incident Management Team (Sisk) is
assigned. High temperatures, low humidity, constant wind and intense fire
behavior are resulting in the fire escaping from containment lines each
afternoon.
MOORE BRANCH, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in a pine
plantation 30 miles north of Beaumont, TX. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Koehler) is assigned. No new information was received.
SOBOL, Oklahoma Division of Forestry. This human caused fire is 25 miles
east of Antlers, OK. Primary fuels are loblolly pine plantations.
Intense fire behavior includes running crown fire. Cooperative effort has
been established between Oklahoma Forestry Services and Weyerhauser Timber
Company for fire suppression.
WILCOX, Miami Agency, BIA. This human caused fire is located 10 miles
east of Miami, OK. The fire is showing extreme fire behavior with active
crowning and rapid rates of spread. High temperatures, low humidity and
heavy fuel loadings are causing control problems.
CRAIG, Oklahoma Division of Forestry. This human caused fire is located
seven miles east of Broken Bow, OK. This actively crowning and running
fire is burning in loblolly pine plantation. Commercial timber is
threatened. Cooperative effort has been established between Oklahoma
Forestry Services and Weyerhauser Timber Company for fire suppression.
BIG HEAD CREEK, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is located near
Kilgore, TX. Observed fire behavior includes spotting and crowning.
WILDWOOD, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning near Wildwood,
TX.
MAYHAW, Texas State Forest Service. The fire is burning in pine
plantation in Hardin County. No structures are threatened.
SNAKE EYE COMPLEX, National Forests in Mississippi. This complex of fires
is near Potts Camp, MS. The fires are still flaring up during the day,
but staying within containment lines. Crews continue to patrol and mopup.
DEEP CREEK, Texas State Forest Service. This is fire burning near San
Saba, TX. The fire is burning in heavy juniper.
HORIZON, Texas State Forest Service. The fire is burning 40 miles
northwest of San Antonio, TX. The weather continues to be hot and dry.
BUSH, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in a pine
plantation in Tyler County. Spotting and high temperatures are making
control difficult.
RANGER HILLS, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in heavy
brush and cedar 50 miles east of Abilene, TX. Record temperatures and
heavy spotting are making control difficult.
E WHITES 2, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. This fire is burning in a
marsh area 40 miles from Houston, TX. Mopup operations are continuing.
Higher relative humidities have assisted firefighters in suppression
efforts. No new information was received.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
An Area Command Team (Edrington) is assigned to manage the large fires in
the Hamilton area. An Area Command Team (Mann) is assigned to manage the
large fires in southwest Montana. An Area Command Team (Meuchel) is
assigned to manage the large fires in central Montana. An Area Command
Team (Gale) is assigned to manage the large fires in northwest Montana.
Priorities are being established by the Northern Rockies Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Stutler) is assigned. The Army's 3rd Battalion 327th Infantry from
Ft. Campbell, KY, commanded by LTC Lehr, is assigned. These fires are
seven miles south of Darby, MT. The complex consists of the Bear, Taylor,
Taylor Spot, Hilltop, Razor, Fat and Mink fires. Minimal spread has been
observed on all fires. Four servicemen from the 101st Airborne Division
received the Army Achievement Medal for their quick response yesterday in
a helicopter medevac situation on the adjacent Mussigbrod Complex, saving
the life of a person involved in a motor vehicle accident.
SKALKAHO COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Rutherford) is assigned. This group of fires is ten
miles southeast of Hamilton, MT. Included in the complex are the Bear and
Coyote fire. Higher humidities and cooler temperatures continue to help
reduce fire activity.
BLODGETT TRAILHEAD, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Rutherford) is assigned. This fire is three miles
northwest of Hamilton, MT. WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National
Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The
complex consists of 14 fires in the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church
River of No Return Wildernesses, 40 miles southwest of Hamilton, MT.
Large fires in the complex include the Hamilton, Lonely, Fitz, Thirty,
Echo and Throng fires. Fire activity has been greatest at the 4000 to
5000 foot elevations, with less activity at higher elevations. Outfitters
and guides have been allowed to set up spike camps within the wilderness.
Acreage decrease is due to better mapping.
ALDER CREEK, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Davidson) is assigned. This fire is 31 miles southeast of Missoula, MT.
Two new hot spots have been located in one division and crews are
suppressing them. Patrol and mopup activities are ongoing.
THOMPSON FLAT COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Carvelho) is assigned. This is a complex of six fires in the
vicinity of Superior, MT. Crews are continuing fireline construction and
mopup on the Landowner fire. Rehabilitation of suppression-related
impacts is underway.
UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Bateman) is assigned. The Army's 20th Engineers
Battalion from Ft. Hood, Texas, commanded by LTC Shumway, is assigned.
These fires are burning 25 miles northwest of Missoula, MT. Activity has
been focused on rehabilitation, with mopup operations continuing as
needed.
CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX, Flathead Agency, BIA. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Orich) is assigned. This complex, 60 miles northwest of
Missoula, consists of the Clear Creek, Vanderburg, Siegel, Seepay and
Magpie Creek fires. Crews are constructing and maintaining firelines and
extinguishing hot spots within the unburned areas of the fire. All
fireline built by dozers is holding.
MONTURE/SPREAD RIDGE, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Hollenshead) is assigned. The fires are 15 miles east of Seeley
Lake, MT. Helicopters continue to make water drops on hot spots.
Suppression and rehabilitation activities are ongoing.
MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I
Incident Management Team (Hart) is assigned. The complex consists of the
Falls Creek, Cougar Creek, Coyote Springs, Medicine Lake, Skalkaho Pass,
Lick Creek and Cooper Creek fires, 30 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT.
Scouting and planning is underway for additional divisions on the west
side of the Coyote fire in coordination with the Skalkaho Complex along
shared boundaries.
MAUDLOW/TOSTON, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Corbin)
is assigned. These fires are 25 miles northeast of Belgrade, MT. The
fires are low intensity. Crews and engines are mopping up hot spots with
assistance from helicopter bucket drops. Rehabilitation of firelines on
U.S. Forest Service land is underway.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I
Incident Management Team (Bennett) is assigned. These fires are 12 miles
northwest of Wisdom, MT. The complex includes the Mussigbrod and Maynard
fires. Winds and drier weather have increased the fire activity in a few
areas of the fire, but overall activity remains low. Fireline
construction has been completed from the southwest side of the perimeter
20 miles east toward Plimpton Creek, then north nine miles to the
wilderness boundary. Mopup is continuing in all divisions.
KOOTENAI COMPLEX, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Novotny) is assigned. The Army's 1st Battalion 321st Artillery from
Ft. Bragg, NC, commanded by LTC Mathis, is assigned. These fires are 20
miles northwest of Libby, MT. The Troy South Complex has been included
within this complex. Crews have been flown into the North and West
Grizzly fires. Action is now being taken on all the fires in the complex.
Mopup and patrol activity continues.
TROY SOUTH, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Gauger) is assigned. This complex of fires is near Troy, MT. This
complex has become part of the Kootenai Complex and will no longer appear
separately on this report. Acres and resource counts are included in the
totals for the Kootenai Complex.
CHIPMUNK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is burning in spruce,
subalpine fir and brush 45 miles southeast of Kalispell, MT. The fire
area has received showers. Fire behavior has been minimal. This will be
the last report unless significant activity occurs.
SUGARLOAF, Gallatin National Forest. The fire is 13 miles northeast of
Wilsall, MT. The fire is being monitored by aerial reconnaissance. This
will be the last report unless significant activity occurs.
GREEN MOUNTAIN, Kootenai National Forest. These fires are seven miles
northwest of Trout Creek, MT. The complex includes the Green Mountain,
McNeeley, Basin Creek and Engle fires. This will be the last report until
significant activity occurs.
SPRUCE COMPLEX, Yellowstone National Park. This is a complex of 11 fires
in Yellowstone National Park. The complex consists of the Plateau, Moose,
Unlucky, Boundary and several smaller fires. Minimal fire behavior has
been noted due to precipitation, high humidities and cool temperatures.
Structure protection measures are in place at backcountry cabins and at
the east and south entrances to the park. This will be the last report
unless significant activity occurs.
JUDITH COMPLEX, Lewis and Clark National Forest. This complex consists of
the Studhorse, Lost Fork and High Springs fires, which are 25 miles
southwest of Stanford, MT. No significant activity observed. This will
be the last report unless significant activity occurs.
SHARON, Glacier National Park. This fire is near North Fork in Glacier
National Park, MT. Continued cool, wet weather is keeping fire activity
low. The National Park Service is monitoring the fire with daily aerial
observation flights. This will be the last report unless significant
activity occurs.
HELEN CREEK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 22 miles south of
Spotted Bear, MT. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service
personnel. This will be the last report until significant activity
occurs.
MINARET PEAK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is near the Spotted Bear
Ranger Station in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. U.S. Forest Service
personnel are monitoring the fire's activity. Fire activity is low due to
the weather. This will be the last report until significant activity
occurs.
PARKE PEAK, Glacier National Park. The fire has been burning since 7/23
in the northwest corner of the park. Fire activity is low with no
increase in perimeter. National Park Service personnel are monitoring the
fire. This will be the last report unless significant activity occurs.
CRIMSON PEAK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is located in the Bob
Marshall Wilderness. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service
personnel. Fire activity continues to be low due to the weather. This
will be the last report until significant activity occurs.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
CLEAR CREEK COMPLEX, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Hefner) is assigned. This complex consists of the Clear
Creek, Marlin Springs, Full Circle and Sisters fires. The 3rd Battalion,
2nd Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, commanded by LTC Smith, is
committed. Some tree torching is occurring as weather turns warmer and
drier. Significant mopup efforts are being accomplished. Rehabilitation
work is increasing as resources become available.
BURGDORF JUNCTION, Payette National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Suwyn) is assigned. The fire is 23 miles north of McCall, ID.
Crews have made steady progress on fireline construction and suppression
of hot spots.
DRY FORK, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Saleen) is assigned. The fire is located northeast of Kamas, UT.
This fire is in a remote location and in rugged terrain. Spotting up to
one half mile has been observed.
TETON COMPLEX, Grand Teton National Park, NPS. This complex is north of
Jackson, WY. The complex consists of the Wilcox, Moran, Hechtman, Glade
and Enos fires. Crews are patrolling and mopping up on the Moran, Wilcox
and Enos fires.
FONTENELLE, Bridger-Teton National Forest. This fire is 20 miles north of
Kemmerer, WY. Crews are holding the fire within the established
perimeter.
MORSE, Salmon-Challis National Forest. The fire is burning in grass,
sagebrush and douglas fir five miles east of May, ID. The fire is no
longer staffed and is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
This will be the last report unless significant activity occurs.
SCF WILDERNESS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Adams) is assigned. Eleven wildland fires are currently
burning within the Salmon Challis Wilderness Complex: Little Pistol,
Indian Creek, Filly, Butts, Papoose, Parker, Packer Meadow, Shell Rock,
Wilson Creek, Jackass and Jack Creek. Observed fire behavior is low.
Another burned structure has been discovered at Trapper Creek. Aerial
reconnaissance is being performed daily.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. These fires are 50 miles
northeast of McCall, ID. There are still a few smokes showing.
DIAMOND COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. This complex of fires, 42 miles
northeast of McCall, ID, consists of the Lookout, Point, North Shellrock
and South Shellrock fires. Very few smokes are visible
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
DEADMAN COMPLEX, Nebraska National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team Hartman is assigned. This complex consists of the Deadman, Sawlog
and Warbonnet fires. Some torching and intermediate ground runs have been
observed. Crews are making good progress with fireline construction and
mopup operations.
JASPER, Black Hills National Forest. This fire is 15 miles east of
Newcastle, WY. Winds have increased in the fire area. Crews are
completing mopup operations and conducting inventory for rehabilitation
planning.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
STORRIE, Plumas National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Carlson) is assigned. The fire is 20 miles west of Quincy, CA, in the
Feather River Canyon. Fire activity continues to be low. Fire area
rehabilitation is being coordinated with local resource advisors and
implementation continues.
WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
PHILLIPS RANCH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Great Basin National
Park. The fire is 50 miles southeast of Ely, NV. National Park Service
personnel are monitoring the fire.
OUTLOOK:
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN SOUTH CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTHWEST
MONTANA, NORTHWEST SOUTH DAKOTA AND WYOMING'S BIG HORN MOUNTAINS FOR GUSTY
WINDS AND DRY THUNDERSTORMS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN SOUTHWEST THROUGH NORTH CENTRAL
MONTANA FOR STRONG WINDS ***
High pressure remains over south Texas and the Gulf Coast states, for a
warm and moist southerly flow. Upper level low pressure over the Gulf of
Mexico will bring scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening
to the coastal regions. Highs will be in the 80's and 90's with
temperatures up to 102 in the Rio Grande River area. Minimum relative
humidities will be 25 to 35 percent inland and 50 to 60 percent along the
coast. Winds will be east at 5 to 15 mph.
In the west, another series of troughs will move south along the west
coast, while a ridge builds into the northern Rocky Mountains. As a
result, it will be breezy with a chance of showers across Washington,
Oregon and northern Idaho. Further south, monsoon moisture will bring
thunderstorms to parts of the southwest.
High temperatures in the west will be in the 60's and 70's in the northern
Rockies, in the 70's and 80's at lower elevations and in the 90's to 100
in desert areas. Minimum humidities will range from the mid teens to the
mid 30's, with some single digit readings in the warmest southern deserts.
Winds will be west to southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
=> USA Earthquake Report
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
GOLDEN, COLORADO
Prepared by USGS/NEIC 2000 SEP 08 at 00:15 UTC
LISTS OF U.S. EARTHQUAKES IN THE LAST 30 HOURS
EARTHQUAKES IN SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES
(29.0 TO 35.8 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 SEP 7 19:34:17.00 34.9 N 116.3 W 0 km 3.2
30 miles SSW of Baker, California
EARTHQUAKES IN EASTERN UNITED STATES
(25.0 TO 50.0 N, 65.0 TO 102.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 SEP 7 10:07:40.80 44.4 N 69.4 W 5 km 3.2
20 miles SE of Waterville, Maine
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
No reports received
Hail Reports
No reports received
Wind Reports
No reports received
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=> Statement on New York State's Request for Financial Assistance in
Connection With the West Nile Virus
Washington, September 7, 2000 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency
today turned down Governor Pataki's request for financial assistance in
connection with the State's efforts to address the West Nile virus problem.
This decision is based primarily on the determination that actions taken by
the State and several local governments appear to consist of prudent control
measures regularly employed in other jurisdictions and do not constitute an
emergency beyond the financial capabilities of the State.
The federal government takes the recent outbreak of West Nile virus very
seriously and has, primarily through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),
worked closely to coordinate federal, state and local agencies to implement
recommended outbreak prevention and control measures. CDC has recently
distributed more than $2.7 million in a multi-state, federally led effort to
combat the West Nile virus.
FEMA has worked closely with CDC and will continue to monitor this situation
in concert with the New York State Office of Emergency Management. Should
Governor Pataki decide to appeal, FEMA will actively consider his request.
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