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States of Emergency
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This is a purely factual enquiry, before the arguments start. Basically, what happens when a state of emergency is declared in the USA? I guess there are different levels of emergency, right?
I just saw the bit on the news about the fires in Oregon and wondered exactly what the 'state of emergency' changed.
Thanks in advance.
I just saw the bit on the news about the fires in Oregon and wondered exactly what the 'state of emergency' changed.
Thanks in advance.
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[This message has been edited by dragonfly (edited 15-08-2001).]
When a National Disaster occurrs it usually qualifies those affected to low interest government loans for recovery...thus the importance of the designation.
The WTO event was interesting because our lack luster 'mayor' declared a 'no protest' zone in violation of US and WA Constitutions and law...and that was the primary reason for the riot...interference with free speech. And yes, I am proud of our demonstrators showing as much reserve as they did...no one cracked out the 'hunting' rifle or family Assault Weapons to deal with the police because it was quickly realized that we, the citizenry, could deal with it in the courts...had the police used deadly force it would have been replied and all would likely still be shooting...and frankly, I have no problem with that either...we depend upon our police but don't want them turning into the Jack Booted Thughs that they attempted to be.
You probably can't imagine the terrain where these Western US fires are occurring but to give you some idea...I ski at Steven's Pass which is near Leavenworth, WA, and some of the worst fires...they use an M-48 tank fireing live rounds for avalenge control...because it is easier and safer than trying to use dynamite...thrilling place to ski, love hearing that main gun fire...it's in the blood!
It's morning here...ta!
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