The USA Disaster Situation Report
Situation Report for for May 20, 2000
National Temperature Extremes
High Fri...105 At Thermal CA
Low Sat...24 At Saranac Lake NY And Berlin And Whitefield NH
Tornado - Slight Risk
Currently there is less than a 2% probability of a Tornado within 25 miles
of any point
Hail - Slightly Moderate Risk
There are two areas with a 5% or greater probability of hail within 25 miles
of any point.
One area covers the eastern Texas panhandle, westcentral Oklahoma and the
eastern panhandle, and the far southwest central Kansas.
The other area covers northeast Mississippi, northern Alabama, far northern
Georgia, the southeastern 1/3rd of Tennessee, western North Carolina and a
small area located in southwestern Virginia.
Wind - Slightly Moderate Risk
There is one area with a 5% or greater probability of winds in excess of 50
knots within 25 miles of any point.
covers northeast Mississippi, northern Alabama, far northern Georgia, the
southeastern 1/3rd of Tennessee, western North Carolina and a small area
located in southwestern Virginia.
Tomorrow there are two risk areas.
One area covers northeast Texas and central and southern areas of Oklahoma
The second area covers the eastern half of South Carolina, the eastern half
of North Carolina, southeastern Virginia, southeastern Maryland.
Active Warnings:
NONE
Rainfall is not expected to exceed flash flood guidance.
Today an inch or more rainfall is predicted to fall in an area covering
northern Mississippi, northern Alabama. northern Georgia, far southeast,
Tennessee, and far southwest North Carolina
Locations Above Flood Stage
LOCATION | STATE | RIVER | FLOOD STAGE | OBS STAGE | OBS DATE TIME GMT
SO FK ZUMBRO MN S Fk Zumbro R 12 13.8 20000519 1200
Langhorne (nr) PA Neshaminy Ck 9 16.2 20000519 948
New Munster (nr) WI Fox R 10 11.6 20000519 1230
Fires
The INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
Is not normaly produced during weekends
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
GOLDEN, COLORADO
LISTS OF U.S. EARTHQUAKES IN THE LAST 30 HOURS
Prepared by USGS/NEIC 2000 MAY 20 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN WEST CENTRAL UNITED STATES
(35.8 TO 40.3 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 MAY 19 13:01:35.00 36.8 N 121.6 W 5 km 2.8
10 miles W of Hollister, California
2000 MAY 19 12:13:36.00 39.4 N 123.1 W 4 km 3.0
20 miles NNE of Ukiah, California
EARTHQUAKES IN STATE OF ALASKA
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 MAY 19 20:34:25.77 59.2 N 153.2 W 79 km 5.8
65 miles WSW of Homer, Alaska
Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
Time F-Scale Location County State Lat Lon Comments
2035 UNK NR ASHLAND HANOVER VA 3775 7748 FIRE RESCUE PERSONNEL REPORTED A
TORNADO ON THE GROUND AT THE INTERSECTION OF RURAL POINT RD. AND STUDLY RD.
(AKQ)
Hail Reports
Time Size Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1343 175 5 SW ST LAWRENCE GLASSCOCK TX 3160 10156 GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL
REPORTED BY TEXAS DOT. (MAF)
1547 75 TOM GREEN COUNTY TOM GREEN TX 3139 10050 REPORTED BY NWSFO KSJT AT
MATHIS FIELD (SPC)
1709 88 HAZARD PERRY KY 3725 8319 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. EVENT
DURATION 1 MINUTE. (JKL)
1720 100 GARDEN CITY GLASSCOCK TX 3186 10150 QUARTER SIZE HAIL COVERED THE
GROUND REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MAF)
1735 100 2 N ODESSA ECTOR TX 3188 10236 QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY
PUBLIC. (MAF)
1745 75 4 S STERLING CITY STERLING TX 3176 10100 REPORTED BY LOCAL SHERIFF
(SPC)
1750 88 2 N MIDLAND MIDLAND TX 3203 10208 DIME TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL. REPORTED
BY OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEES. (MAF)
1830 100 STANTON MARTIN TX 3213 10180 NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED
BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MAF)
1835 100 THOUSANDSTICKS LESLIE KY 3718 8341 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (JKL)
1851 88 STONEY FORK BELL KY 3683 8353 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (JKL)
1910 150 BARBOURSVILLE ORANGE VA 3816 7828 (WBC)
1923 75 GALA BOTETOURT VA 3768 7981 (RNK)
2020 88 SAN ANGELO TOM GREEN TX 3146 10043 REPORTED BY PUBLIC AT SOUTHLAND
HILLS (SPC)
2028 100 HANOVER HANOVER VA 3775 7736 WAS REPORTED BY PERSONNEL AT THE
HANOVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT THE COUNTY SEAT. (AKQ)
2030 175 HILL GOOCHLAND VA 3669 8264 (AKQ)
2030 75 FIFE GOOCHLAND VA 3771 7793 (AKQ)
2040 88 AMHERST AMHERST VA 3758 7904 (RNK)
2043 175 STUDLEY KING WILLIAM VA 3766 7730 QUARTER SIZE TO GOLFBALL SIZE
HAIL REPORTED BY A TRAINED SPOTTER. (AKQ)
2110 175 NEW KENT NEW KENT VA 3751 7698 (AKQ)
2115 100 BENT CREEK APPOMATTOX VA 3753 7883 (RNK)
2120 175 TOGA BUCKINGHAM VA 3749 7861 (RNK)
2136 75 SHACKLEFORDS KING AND QUEEN VA 3754 7674 (AKQ)
2150 75 MOUNTAIN LAKE GILES VA 3734 8055 (RNK)
2203 75 3 E WALL TOM GREEN TX 3136 10025 REPORTED BY SPOTTER (SPC)
2215 100 FARMVILLE PRINCE EDWARD VA 3721 7828 (AKQ)
2245 88 SAN ANGELO TOM GREEN TX 3146 10043 REPORTED BY PUBLIC AT THE
CONVENTION CENTER (SPC)
2247 88 CAPE CHARLES NORTHAMPTON VA 3726 7601 (AKQ)
2250 75 CREWE NOTTOWAY VA 3716 7811 (AKQ)
2255 125 AMELIA AMELIA VA 3733 7798 (AKQ)
2258 88 5 W EOLA TOM GREEN TX 3139 10018 REPORTED BY SPOTTER (SPC)
2300 100 SAN ANGELO TOM GREEN TX 3146 10043 REPORTED BY SPOTTER AT HWY
765/FM1692 (SPC)
0103 75 MARYVILLE BLOUNT TN 3575 8396 REPORTED BY GENERAL PUBLIC TO ATLANTA
NWS THEN MORRISTOWN NWS. DIME SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN THE CITY OF MARYVILLE.
(MRX)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1835 UNK CUTSHIN LESLIE KY 3708 8325 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(JKL)
1920 UNK ZION LOUISA VA 3800 7800 LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN IN WESTERN PART OF
COUNTY FROM 320 PM TO 335 PM...REPORTED BY LOUSIA POLICE. (AKQ)
1923 UNK BUENA VISTA ROCKBRIDGE VA 3773 7936 TREES ACROSS BUCKHILL RD (RNK)
2030 UNK WOODWAY LEE VA 3673 8300 REPORTED BY DISPATCH LIMBS DOWNED
POWERLINES IN THE WOODWAY AREA OF CENTRAL LEE COUNTY. (MRX)
2030 UNK GLOUCESTER GLOUCESTER VA 3741 7653 TREES BLOWN DOWN IN TOWN OF
GLOUCESTER (AKQ)
2035 UNK COEBURN WISE VA 3693 8248 REPORTED BY DISPATCH TREES AND LIMBS
REPORTED DO IN THE COEBURN AREA ALONG AND NEAR OLD HIGHWAY 58. (MRX)
2050 UNK UNION HILL AMHERST VA 3756 7901 LARGE TREES ACROSS RTE 60. (RNK)
2300 UNK 4 NW ROGERSVILLE HAWKINS TN 3644 8305 REPORTED BY DISPATCH TREES
DOWNED ALONG AND NEAR (MRX)
1915 58 BELL BUCKLE BEDFORD TN 3558 8636 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REPORTED A
TREE DOWN ALONG WITH POWER OUTAGES. (BNA)
2040 58 1 E COEBURN WISE VA 3693 8246 REPORTED BY LOCAL SPOTTER. WINDS
ESTIMATED AT 55 TO 60 MPH IN COEBURN AREA. (MRX)
0000 UNK CLEVELAND BRADLEY TN 3516 8488 REPORTED BY DISPATCH NUMEROUS TREES
AND POWERLIN (MRX)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
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LINKS AREA
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others in need. We are looking for EMTs, Nurses, Doctors, RTs and more. If
you are interested in search & rescue and helping in mass casualty events
contact us for more information.
dmasonsmith{at}hotmail.com
Saturday, May
20th is Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Further info is available at:
http://www.uan.org/programs/ears/expand.cfm?ID=193
The Horse Review has an offer on two
music CD's, with a $6.00 donation going to the United Animal Nations for
each
CD sold. For further info see:
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NVFC Offers Leadership/Management Course
This two-day seminar has been developed by the National Volunteer Fire
Council and the IAFC's Volunteer Section to address the challenges facing
the volunteer fire service as we move into the 21st century.
The course will explore retention and recruitment, marketing, leadership,
management and more. The program is derived from four manuals offered by the
U.S. Fire Administration: Retention and Recruitment in the Volunteer Fire
Service, EMS Retention and Recruitment, the Alternative Funding Guide and
the Public Information Education Resource Manual.
The course modules include:
· Problem Solving (1 hour)
· Recruiting (3 hours)
· Retaining / Motivating (3 hours)
· Incident Command - Hazardous Materials Operations (3 hours)
· Marketing (3 hours)
· Leadership (3 hours)
· Public Relations (2 hours)
· Customer Service (2 hours)
· Team Building (2 hours)
Instructors
At least three instructors will be present at each seminar. Below is a brief
bio on two of our instructors:
Steve Ennis is a 31-year veteran of the volunteer fire/rescue services.
Ennis is a life member of the Falmouth Volunteer Fire Department, having
served as a line officer and as President of his department. He served
through the rank of Captain for the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad, is a
certified EMT, adjunct state fire instructor and works in the health care
safety and security field with an emphasis on fire safety and emergency
preparedness. He is the Virginia State Firefighter's representative to the
NVFC and serves as the NVFC First Vice Chairman. He has testified before
Congress supporting fire service issues, served on numerous USFA/FEMA task
groups, is a representative on the President's National Arson Prevention
Initiative task group.
John Buckman is a 30-year member of the fire service. In 1978, he became
Fire Chief for German Township Volunteer Fire Department in Evansville,
Indiana and has served in that capacity ever since. Chief Buckman has served
as Chairman of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer
Section. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of the IAFC. Chief
Buckman has authored more than 30 articles on volunteer fire service
leadership as well as having presented educational seminars in over 23
states and Canada. Chief Buckman has served as a course developer and
adjunct faculty member of the National Fire Academy.
Fees
The seminar fees are $225 for NVFC members and $250 for non-members.
However, this is a special offering from the NVFC at only $50. This includes
the cost of the seminar and meals for both days. Participants will be
responsible for travel and hotel accommodations if necessary.
Location August 12 - 13, 2000
New Hampshire Fire Academy
Concord, New Hampshire
The New Hampshire program will be held at the New Hampshire Fire Academy.
Sleeping rooms at the Academy are limited, there is a $25 charge per night
for accepted students, NH residents may stay for free. Local hotel
information, maps and other information will be provided to registered
students.
Registration/Time
Registrations must be made in advance, walk-ins will not be permitted. Final
registration will be held from 7:30 - 8:00 am on Saturday, August 12. The
seminar runs from 8:00 - 5:00 on Saturday, and 8:00 - 3:00 pm on Sunday.
September 9 - 10, 2000
Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center
Riverside, California
The California program will be held at the Ben Clark Public Safety Training
Center Fire Academy. Sleeping rooms at the Academy are limited, there is a
$65 charge per night for double room, $43.50 per night for single. Local
hotel information, maps and other information will be provided to registered
students.
Workshops Available Friday (1:00pm - 5:00pm) California course only
· Vehicle Maintenance
· Training Mandates and Documentation
· Driving Code 3 (CHP Accident Investigations)
· Incident Safety
· Legal Aspects of Fundraising
Registration/Time
Registrations must be made in advance, walk-ins will not be permitted. Final
registration will be held from 7:30 - 8:00 am on Saturday, September 9. The
seminar runs from 8:00 - 5:00 on Saturday, and 8:00 - 3:00 pm on Sunday.
DEADLINE to register for the New Hamshire seminar July 10, 2000. DEADLINE to
register for the California seminar is August 10, 2000. To obtain an order
form online, visit http://www.nvfc.org/hn_leadershipcourse.html or call
1-888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832).
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