Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012 – 3:00 PM EDT Highlights: At 8:00 pm EDT October 29, the National Hurricane Center reported Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, NJ as a post tropical cyclone. As of 2:00 pm EDT October 31 there are 6,062,526 customers without power in the affected States. [Read More…]
Month: October 2012
Remarks by President Obama at the American Red Cross, Oct. 30, 2012
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 – 2:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: First of all, I want to thank Gail and Charlie who are on the scene doing work every time we have a disaster here in the United States of America. But obviously, the Red Cross is doing outstanding work internationally, so[Read More…]
Blue Shield of California to Give Back $50 Million to Fulfill 2 Percent Net Income Pledge for 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 — In fulfillment of its pledge to limit net income to 2 percent of revenue, Blue Shield of California Chairman and CEO Bruce Bodaken announced today that the not-for-profit company will return $50 million to its customers by December 31, 2012. The funds will be[Read More…]
Landscape Flood Recovery: Steps to Consider
Swamped landscapes may recover once the water subsides. MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012. With much of the Eastern Seaboard assessing damage today from Hurricane Sandy, first thoughts turn to loved ones and basements. Then, if everyone’s healthy and your stuff is dry, you dare to peak outside. “Returning to a flooded[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Walgreen Co. CEO Greg Wasson Announce A Pilot Initiative Encouraging Parents to Get Involved With Their Schools
Walgreen Co. Will Provide “Balance Rewards” Cards Worth $25 to Parents at 70 Schools Across the City Who Participate in Report Card Pick-Up Day; Pilot is Part of New Steps CPS Is Taking to Engage Parents Across the District CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012. Mayor Emanuel and Walgreen Co. CEO Greg Wasson[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Municipal Aggregation Request for Qualifications Now Online
First Phase of Competitive Bidding Process Now Underway in Advance of November 6th Referendum; City Prepared to Hit the Ground Running to Achieve Maximum Savings for Chicago Ratepayers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) as part[Read More…]
UPDATE: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation, October 30, 2012 2:00 PM EDT
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 2:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 363 States: 19 Deaths: 28 Last case update: October 30, 2 p.m. Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October 30, 2012 2:00 PM EDT Previous Case Count Maps Cases[Read More…]
UPDATE October 30, 2012 5 PM EDT: Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy Continues to Weaken Over Pennsylvania
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 – 5 PM EDT Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect Storm warnings remain in effect over portions of the Great Lakes. Gale warning are in effect along portions of the mid-Atlantic and northeast coasts. Flood and coastal flood watches, warnings, and advisories are in effect[Read More…]
Department of Energy Hurricane Sandy Situation Report # 5 October 30, 2012 (3:00 PM EDT)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 – 3 PM EDT Highlights: At 8:00 pm EDT October 29, the National Hurricane Center reported Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, NJ as a post tropical cyclone. As of 2:00 pm EDT October 30, the impacted States report a total of 8,204,914 customers without power[Read More…]
Red Cross Continues Large Sandy Relief Operation; How You Can Help
Residents should listen to local authorities as widespread power outages and storm damages make travel dangerous WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 — The American Red Cross is continuing a major relief operation throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast to shelter and assist people affected by Superstorm Sandy. Millions awoke this morning to power outages,[Read More…]