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Perched high on towers, observers are on the lookout for wildfires in New Jersey

Perched at the top of a 45-foot steel tower, high above the trees in the middle of the Kittatinny Ridge in northern Sussex County, is a small cube with walls of glass. In that cube, with binoculars pressed to his eyes, Nick Valerio can see for miles and …

California’s COVID case rate is third-lowest in the nation. Will it last?

Fast-growing COVID-19 variants are contributing to an alarming rise in new cases around the nation, yet California remains resistant — for now. This week, California had the third-lowest new case rate of any state in the union, sporting just 45 new cases …

Dry weather and low humidity causing influx in wildfires

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fire departments and the Alabama Forestry Commission have been hard at work this month fighting an influx of fires in our region. Sunday alone, there were two wildfires in Baldwin County and three in Mobile County. Benji Elmore, the …

Dry weather leads to wildfires burning thousands of acres in Alabama

Dry weather leads to wildfires burning thousands of acres in Alabama Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 9:47 PM CDT Mar 14, 2021 The recent dry conditions in Alabama has increased the number of wildfires and acres burned.The …

'I see the light now': 1 year after Alabama's first COVID-19 case, end may be in sight

When he thinks over the last 12 months inside Montgomery's Baptist South hospital, Jared Knighting remembers the sounds, the jarring trill of code blues and rapid response alerts cutting through the ambient beeps and tones of hospital hallways over, …

Wildfire risk increases early than usual across Alabama

Alabama is in the grips of an increased state-wide wildfire risk, and conditions aren't expected to improve over the next four weeks. Alabama Forestry Commission data shows that for the period on Jan. 1 through Wednesday, there have been 398 wildfires …

More Than 2,300 Acres Burned by 24 Wildfires in Alabama

Wildfires have burned more than 2,300 acres of land across Alabama in recent days, forestry officials said Monday as firefighters battled two dozen blazes statewide. Fire charred 560 acres in St. Clair County, and two 400-acre fires burned in Cullman and …

Forestry Commission: 24 Wildfires Burning in Alabama

Posted: Mar 8, 2021 5:28 PM CST Updated: Mar 8, 2021 5:33 PM CST by Alabama News Network Staff Forestry officials say wildfires are cropping up across Alabama as the weather dries out. Wildfires have burned more than 2,300 acres of land across Alabama in …

Alabama Forestry Commission urging caution with all burning this week

WINSTON COUNTY - With no significant precipitation forecast for the remainder of the week, the Alabama Forestry Commission is advising people to use extreme caution with all debris burning and outdoor fires. With lower relative humidity and March winds, …

Alabama Forestry Commission warns of outside burning dangers

Posted: Mar 8, 2021 / 06:24 PM EST / Updated: Mar 8, 2021 / 06:24 PM EST Getty Images Wildfires across the state of Alabama have burned more than 2,360 acres in the last three days, state forestry officials said Monday as they urged people to …

Obituaries 4.7.21

Brenda J. Simons Brenda J. Simons died peacefully on April 2, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and listening to her favorite music. Brenda was born on March 21, 1942, to the late Elwin Kelley Sr. and Maxine (Ingalls) Kelley.  She was married to Earl …

Forestry: 24 wildfires burning across Alabama

United We Read: Writer shares a reading list from Alabama to Wyoming

In advance of the 2020 election, I decided to read at least one contemporary book from every U.S. state, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Along the way, I shared my journey in four parts of the United We Read series. In January 2020, my first dispatch …

USDA Invests More than $46 Million to Protect Communities from Wildfires, Restore Forest Ecosystems and Improve Drinking ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $46 million this year through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality, and restore healthy forest ecosystems on …

Forest fires as threats to the suburbs take center stage in presidential race

The terrifying wild fires battering the West Coast are bringing the issue of wildfires — and climate change — into the 2020 presidential race, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. “The explosion of wildfires across the West has opened a new battleground …

Wildfires May Worsen Asthma in the Western United States

<p>Tom Kennedy learned about the long-term contamination of his family's drinking water about two months after he was told that his breast cancer had metastasized to his brain and was terminal.</p><p>The troubles tainting his tap: …

An Untimely Death Moves Through a Family Like Wildfire

In 1900, when the average white American man died at 47, my brother, John, would’ve been considered old, the victim of an old man’s fate. These days, actuarial tables figure 58 is still young; had things gone differently, John should’ve made it to 80. Did …

With Jalen Hurts Only QB Under Contract, Eagles Exploring All Options To Add More

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts is the only quarterback the Philadelphia Eagles have under contract so they’ll need to add a few more arms. The main question is whether they draft a quarterback in the first round. Hurts started the last four games last …

Winter's final blow- Rain, wind, cold, snow, flooding for NJ

The Bottom Line Remember exactly one week ago?  Sunshine and record warmth.  Widespread 70s across New Jersey?  Ahhh, what a tease. We do have sunny, dry, pleasant, warmer weather on the way this weekend, as we spring into Spring.  But first, a powerful …

Curogram, CORE and Sick.org Partner to Streamline Georgians’ Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

Partnership awarded a statewide contract to operate mobile and fixed vaccine sites LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Curogram, the leading HIPAA-compliant patient-centric telemedicine and messaging platform, …

New Book Available — Flames of Extinction: The Race to Save Australia's Threatened Wildlife

In gripping detail, award-winning journalist John Pickrell delivers "Flames of Extinction" which tells the stories of Australia’s record-setting fires. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the early …

EVAC+CHAIR North America launch Next Generation EVAC+CHAIR 400H and POWER 900 Models

Next Generation Evacuation Chairs to Save Lives from EVAC CHAIR NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EVAC+CHAIR® North America, LLC, maker of the original, lightest and world’s best-selling Evacuation Chairs, has …

DGB acquires specialist big data, blockchain and artificial intelligence tech company to deliver smart reforestation

Statix harnesses artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data and drone technology to validate, measure and help deliver projects for ecosystem restoration DGB GROUP NV (DGB:DGB) HARDENBERG, OVERIJSSEL, NEDERLAND, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Against Global Hunger: New Name, Same Mission

Against Global Hunger recently went through a rebranding phase with a name change, but their mission to eradicate global hunger hasn’t wavered. TULSA, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kids Against Hunger Global, Inc. …

Scientology Volunteer Ministers’ Massive Countrywide Response to the Pandemic Continues

South African Scientology Volunteer Ministers have volunteered more than a million hours this past year, helping the people of the country survive the pandemic. GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Africa is in a …

Space Software Firm to Support Climate Change Battle

Canadian space app developer Deploy Solutions attending Canada's national geospatial event GeoIgnite to unveil a new climate-focused prototype. OTTAWA, CANADA, April 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian space app developer Deploy Solutions …

CUSTOM DREDGE WORKS DELIVERS A NEW ELECTRIC POWERED CHAIN-LADDER DREDGE TO WINTER BROTHERS MATERIAL COMPANY

Custom Dredge Works is proud to announce the launch of a new 14” Electric Chain-Ladder Cutter Suction Dredge to mine Sand & Gravel for Winter Bros Material Co. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA, April 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Winter Brothers …

Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland Discusses the Importance of Full-Scale Waterproofing and Restoration Services

Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland on Waterproofing and Restoration Services PLACE REDDICK, FL, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waterproofing and restoration services are a passionate topic for Spiderman Mulholland and one …

Fumbles Bar and Grill to Host The Cajun Navy's 2nd Annual Crawfish Cookoff Competition

On May 1, 2021, North Shreveport's Fumbles Bar and Grill will be hosting The Cajun Navy's 2nd annual crawfish cookoff to benefit the Cajun Navy. DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fumbles Bar and …

ERICKSON RENEWS FIRE CONTRACT WITH HELLENIC REPUBLIC FOR 2021

Erickson Incorporated is very pleased to announce that our firefighting contracts in the Hellenic Republic of Greece have been renewed for the 2021 fire season. PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, April 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erickson Incorporated is …

Pipeline Medical Now Preferred Authorized Distributor of Herclean EPA Approved Wipes

EDISON, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A trusted and well-known medical supplier to leading hospital systems, states, and cities across the United States, Pipeline Medical, in Edison, New Jersey is now an …

Volunteer Ministers From the Church of Scientology Cincinnati Hold Disaster Response Training and Blood Drive

Church of Scientology of Cincinnati prepares volunteers to help others in times of disaster. CINCINNATI, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Cincinnati organized two …

Are AI-based Portable Ultrasound Devices the Future of COVID-19 Diagnosis?

In March & April 2020, public tenders for POC (Point of Care) and Primary Care Ultrasound devices surged by ~170% in the US. HOUSTON, TEXAS, US, March 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Considering the crucial role medical ultrasound devices …

Royal Care Details the Importance of Offering Caregivers the COVID-19 Vaccine

Industry Leader Royal Care is the industry-first to provide vaccines to its home health aides at no cost. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, US, March 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal Care is a leading home care company based in New York City. The …

Christina Williams, World Happiness Awards 2021 Laureate for the COVID19 Category

“Covid 19” Special Award Supported by the Guardian Group Recognizes Those Making Life Happier During The Pandemic MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic forced closure on schools and university …

Friendship Marks Continued Response of Italian Scientologists Helping Croatian Families Devastated by the Earthquake

Once again, a convoy of goods and supplies took off from Northern Italian cities and headed east to Sisak-Moslavina County last weekend. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly three months after the …

DGB announces Q1 trading update and outlook

Dutch Green Business Group N.V. (Euronext: DGB, “DGB” or “the Group”) announces today a market outlook and trading update for the first quarter 2021. DGB GROUP NV (DGB:DGB) HARDENBERG, OVERIJSSEL, NEDERLAND, March 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

ImageKeeper Releases Enhanced Mobile App for Flood Insurance Adjusters

Highly efficient workflow design increases productivity, speeds funds to insureds, and reduces fraud. The App can be adapted for Wind, Hail, and other claims.. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Las Vegas, NV- …

Mississippi Food Network receives water from EMM Loans, LLC (EMM)

Cherry Hill, NJ, March 26, 2021—EMM Loans, LLC. a nationwide mortgage lender announced its support for the people of Jackson, Mississippi. CHERRY HILL, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The huge winter storms that plunged …