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Emergency Management News
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*Special Edition* Fires in Southern California
By Dec. 20, the Thomas Fire was the second largest wildfire in California history with 272,000 acres burned, and a record 8,452 personnel fighting the fires.
Global Reach Blog
Guidance on Exports for Humanitarian Relief to Hurricane-Affected Areas
The following guidelines apply per Title 15, Part 30, Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) when exporting goods for humanitarian relief to hurricane-affected areas.
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*Special Edition* Fires in California
By October 15, 15 large fires burned 217,566 acres, destroyed 5,700 homes and other structures, raised the death toll to 40 and 100,000 people were evacuated.
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*Special Edition* Hurricane Maria
Maria formed as tropical storm on Sept 16, strengthening to a hurricane the next day. By Sept 18 Maria was a Cat 5 hurricane with max winds of 160 MPH.
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*Special Edition* Hurricane Irma
Irma formed as tropical storm on Aug. 30, strengthening to a hurricane the next day. By Sept. 5 Irma was a Cat 5 hurricane with max sustained winds of 185 MPH.
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*Special Edition* Hurricane Harvey
According the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Harvey made landfall Aug. 25 as a Category 4 storm bringing life-threatening conditions to Texas.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
2017 Hurricane Season Begins
The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts.
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