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local6 days ago•1 min saved

New Jersey Orders Overnight Travel Ban as Winter Storm Looms

New Jersey declared a State of Emergency and imposed a mandatory travel restriction for non-exempt vehicles from 9:00 p.m. on Feb. 22 to 7:00 a.m. on Feb. 23 as a major winter storm approaches with heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and strong winds; exemptions cover emergency and public safety, healthcare, utilities, critical infrastructure, transportation, and essential services; the New Jersey Turnpike is exempt; updates available at ready.nj.gov.

via NJ.gov|

#emergencypreparedness #local #newjersey

weather1 year ago•1 min saved

Severe Lake-Effect Snowstorm Triggers State of Emergency in Western NY

Western New York is experiencing severe winter weather, prompting travel advisories and bans in several areas, including Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. A Lake Effect Snow Warning is in effect, and a State of Emergency has been declared by Governor Kathy Hochul. Specific travel bans and advisories are in place for various towns and routes, with updates expected as conditions change.

via WGRZ.com|

#lakeeffectsnow #newyork #stateofemergency

weather2 years ago•3 min saved

"NJ Officials Urge Work from Home as Winter Storm Threatens Up to 6 Inches of Snow"

New Jersey is bracing for a winter storm expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of snow, prompting Gov. Phil Murphy to urge residents to work from home if possible and to stay off the roads due to potential icy conditions. A state of emergency has been declared, with a commercial vehicle ban on certain routes, and school closures and schedule changes in effect. Officials warn that the storm may be deceiving, with the potential for more trouble as it progresses, especially given the frigid temperatures.

via NJ.com|

#newjersey #stateofemergency #traveldisruptions

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

El Salvador's year-long gang crackdown results in thousands locked up in mega-prison.

El Salvador has extended its state of emergency for the 12th time, which suspends certain civil liberties and allows arrests without warrants, government access to private communications, and detentions without the right to a lawyer. The measures have led to around 66,000 arrests in the Central American nation, but human rights groups and United Nations experts have raised serious concerns around violations of due process, arbitrary arrests, and mistreatment of detainees. President Nayib Bukele's government plans to ensure that detainees remain behind bars, particularly in advance of 2024 elections.

via Al Jazeera English|

#elsalvador #gangcrackdown #humanrights