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state-government5 days ago•29 min saved

Texas Lt. Gov. presses to delay Camp Mystic reopening until flood probe concludes

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged the Texas Department of State Health Services to withhold Camp Mystic’s summer license renewal until a legislative inquiry into the July 4 Guadalupe River flood deaths is finished, amid a federal lawsuit accusing state officials of failing to enforce evacuation rules; Camp Mystic plans to reopen on a separate Cypress Lake property, prompting criticism from families and lawmakers about safety and regulatory oversight.

via The Texas Tribune|

#camp-mystic #department-of-state-health-services #evacuation-plans

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

Growing Seismic Activity Sparks Mass Evacuation Fears in Italy

Hundreds of small tremors in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples, Italy, have prompted the government to revise mass evacuation plans, although experts do not believe an eruption is imminent. The region is home to Europe's largest caldera, which last erupted in 1538. While the recent tremors do not indicate an increased risk of eruption, experts have warned that seismic activity could intensify. Evacuating the entire Campi Flegrei area would cost an estimated 30 billion euros per year, according to a study, highlighting the need for updated plans and improved infrastructure.

via Fox News|

#campi-flegrei #evacuation-plans #italy

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

Contaminated Gasoline Plagues Southwest Florida Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

Gas stations in Southwest Florida serviced by the Port of Tampa received contaminated gasoline due to human error, potentially impacting drivers ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia's arrival. The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) has identified the issue and urged affected drivers to file complaints. Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed that diesel was mistakenly put into tanks meant for regular gas. The contamination was discovered through a weight check, and two out of three inspected gas stations tested positive for contamination. As Idalia intensifies and approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, more than half of the state's counties are under states of emergency, with storm surge, rain, and hurricane-force winds expected to arrive on Tuesday.

via New York Post |

#evacuation-plans #florida #gasoline-contamination

safety2 years ago•4 min saved

Red Rocks Amphitheater Implements Changes to Evacuation Plans and Messaging After Traumatic Hailstorm Injuries.

Red Rocks Amphitheater will improve evacuation plans and messaging after a hailstorm injured at least seven people and caused chaos during a Louis Tomlinson concert. The venue will post more signage with stronger messaging about leaving during severe storms and help educate fans better on how to move quickly. The venue contracts with a private, on-site meteorologist to issue weather alerts during concerts, but staff are hesitant to postpone shows altogether due to adverse weather forecasts. More severe weather is in the forecast for Thursday night.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#evacuation-plans #hailstorm #louis-tomlinson