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The USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 1, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
=> Special Reports
=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
=> Precipitation Forcast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
=> USA Flood Report
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
=> USA Earthquake Report
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
=> NIH Scientists Unravel Clues To Ebola Hemorrhaging
=> Lt. Gen. Joe N. Ballard, 49th Chief of Engineers and Commander, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, will relinquish command on Aug. 2, 2000
=> Mennonite Disaster Service update
=> Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health West Nile virus confirmed
=> National Infrastructure Protection Center Information System
Assessment (Assessment 00-051); Hacktivism May Occur In Connection
With Certain Protest Events, July-September 2000; As Of 20:00 (Edt) 28
July 2000
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Mon...122 At Death Valley CA
Low Tue...43 At Alamosa CO
=> Special Reports
Yesterday 57,545 acres burned. So far, this year 3,550,065 acres have
burnt. In an average year, based on the last ten years, 1,956,575 acres
burn.
The 3rd Battalion 16th Field Artillery from Ft. Hood, Texas, commanded by
LTC Daryl Williams, will arrive in Boise today and will be transported to
the Burgdorf Junction fire. A second battalion has been ordered from the
Marines at Camp Pendleton, California. Their training will begin on Friday,
August 4.
Tropical Storm Daniel changed course yesterday sparing the Hawaiian Islands
=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
Tropical Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Miami FL
1130 AM EDT Tue Aug. 1 2000
For The North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea And The Gulf Of Mexico...
Cloudiness and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave in the western
Caribbean have increased since yesterday and both satellite and upper-air
data indicate that this system is a little better organized. Because this
activity is forecast to spread over the Yucatan peninsula...further
development is not anticipated during the next day or two.
A swirl of low clouds associated with a westward-moving tropical wave is
located about 550 miles east of the lesser Antilles. Although this system
has developed a few patches of intermittent thunderstorm activity...tropical
cyclone formation is unlikely at this time.
Tropical storm formation is not expected through Wednesday.
Forecaster Avila
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Tue Aug 1 11:41:30 2000
Flash Flood
New York
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR TUESDAY FOR
NEW YORK... SENECA STEUBEN YATES
Flood
Vermont
FOR THE OTTER CREEK, INCLUDING CENTER RUTLAND, MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FOR THE OTTER CREEK AT CENTER RUTLAND, MINOR
FLOODING IS OCCURING, WITH A STAGE OF 8.3 FEET MEASURED AT 2 AM TUESDAY.
MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST, WITH A MAXIMUM STAGE OF 8.5 FEET AT 4 AM
TUESDAY, WHICH IS 0.5 FEET ABOVE FLOOD STAGE.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Hawaii
600 PM HST MON JUL 31 2000 ...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE
ISLANDS OF KAUAI AND NIIHAU AT 5 PM HST...
Special Marine
Virginia
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO
CAPE HENRY, VA * UNTIL 1245 AM EDT
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
The forecast probability of an event is by the stated percentage or greater
for the event, within 25 miles of any point for the area described.
Tornado Risk - Slight
There is a 2% probability area covering east central and eastern Montana,
far western North Dakota, west central and far western South Dakota, north
central and northeast Wyoming.
The 5% probability area covers western Montana except the northern section,
and northeast Wyoming.
Hail Risk - Slight
There are three 5% probability areas.
One is located over far southwest California, and the south southwest 2/3 of
Arizona
Another over southeast Minnesota, the northeast 1/2 of Iowa, far north
northwest Illinois, and Wisconsin except the far northern and northeast
areas.
The last area covers east central and eastern Montana, far western North
Dakota, west central and far western South Dakota, north central and
northeast Wyoming.
The 15% probability area covers western Montana except the northern section,
and northeast Wyoming.
Wind Risk - Slight
There are three 5% probability areas.
One is located over far southwest California, far southern Nevada and the
south southwest 2/3 of Arizona.
Another over southeast Minnesota, the northeast 1/2 of Iowa, far north
northwest Illinois, and Wisconsin except the far northern and northeast
areas.
The last area covers east central and eastern Montana, far western North
Dakota, west central and far western South Dakota, north central and
northeast Wyoming.
The 15% probability area covers the south southwest 1/3 of Arizona.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slightly Moderate
The risk area tomorrow covers south central and southeast Nebraska, north
central and northeast Kansas, north central and northern Missouri, southern
Iowa, far southeast Wisconsin, central and northern Illinois, and far
northwest Indiana.
Areas at lesser risk include southern Arizona, western Wyoming, Nebraska
except the northeast section, northern Kansas, central and northern Indiana,
far southwest Michigan, central and western New York, Pennsylvania, northern
West Virginia, northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
=> Precipitation Forcast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
SERVER DOWN
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
0820 AM EDT TUE AUG 1 2000
Flood Summary
Heavy Rains in New York State
Thunderstorms accompanied with heavy rainfall caused flash flooding from
Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee eastward to Maryland and Virginia and
northward to New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Parts of New
York reported as much as 5 inches of rain on Monday, with several streets
there closed due to flooding. On Tuesday, more heavy rains are expected in
the Northeast and across some dry areas of the Southeast.
FLASH FLOODING:
Flood/Flash Flood Warnings and/or Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories
were issued over the past 24 hours for the following locations (in
alphabetical order, by state):
Florida: Pinellas County
Indiana: Ripley County
Kentucky: Cumberland, Daviess, Fleming, Harlan, Knox, Lawrence, McCreary,
Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley Counties
Maryland: Allegany and Garrett Counties
Mississippi: Noxubee County
New Jersey: Warren County
New York: Cattaraugus, Chenango, Nassau, Ontario, Otsego, Seneca, Steuben
and Yates Counties
Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Chautauga, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie,
Fayette, Indiana, Jefferson, McKean, Somerset,Wayne and Westmoreland
Counties
Tennessee: Lawrence, Morgan and Wayne Counties
Texas: Austin, Chambers, Colorado and Harris Counties
Vermont: Rutland and Windsor Counties
Virginia: Brunswick and Halifax Counties
West Virginia: Barbour, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton,
Pocahontas, Randolph, Rockingham and Wayne Counties
RIVER FLOODING:
Rivers and streams with locations either above flood stage or expected to
rise above flood stage include (in alphabetical order, by state):
North Carolina: the Tar River
Vermont: the Otter Creek
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
Three new large fires were reported in the Eastern Great Basin, Northern
Rockies and Southwest Areas. Containment goals were reached on seven
large fires. Initial attack activity was extremely heavy as dry lightning
passed through western Montana, southern Utah, eastern Nevada and eastern
Idaho. Dry lightning is forecast today in Wyoming, Nevada, Montana, Idaho
and Utah, along with gusty winds throughout the Great Basin. As aircraft,
equipment, crew and overhead resources are released, they are being
reassigned to high priority incidents by the National Interagency
Coordination Center. All 11 western states are reporting very high to
extreme fire danger indices. The 3rd Battalion 16th Field Artillery from
Ft. Hood, Texas, commanded by LTC Daryl Williams, will arrive in Boise
today and will be transported to the Burgdorf Junction fire. A second
battalion has been ordered from the Marines at Camp Pendleton, California.
Their training will begin on Friday, August 4.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
Priorities are being established by the Great Basin Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
HIGH POINT, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Carr) is assigned. This fire is 1.5 miles east of Logan, UT. The
southeast and east flanks of the fire have been active throughout the
night, moving down into Logan Canyon. A temporary closure involving
Highway 89 and the Logan Canyon Recreation Area is in effect. Aerial
retardant drops are assisting crews in making significant progress with
fireline construction.
EASTERN IDAHO COMPLEX, Upper Snake River District, Eastern Idaho Area,
BLM. A Type I Incident Management Team (Humphrey) is assigned. This
complex includes the following fires which have previously been reported
separately: Coffee Point North, Flattop, Fisher Springs, Rattlesnake
(ID), Moonshine, Gentile Valley, Putnam, Tin Cup, Supon and West Fork.
All the fires are south of Pocatello, ID. The Moonshine fire made a major
run on the southeast end. Torching and spotting have been observed on the
Putnam fire.
OLDROYD COMPLEX, Fishlake National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Hutchinson) is assigned. This complex includes the Oldroyd, Mona
West, Broad, Mourning Dove and Yance fires near Richfield, UT. The Broad
fire has been contained. The others continue to grow. Dry lightning and
strong shifting winds have been observed. The community of Oak City is
being threatened by the Mourning Dove fire, and a structure protection
plan has been developed.
WASATCH COMPLEX, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Dague) is assigned. This complex consists of the Oak
Hill, Iron Mine Lake, Cottonwood, East Vivian and Wallsburg fires. All
are located southeast of Salt Lake City, UT. The combination of air
tankers, helicopters and ground resources kept the fire away from
residential areas. The fires are spotting in unpredictable patterns with
numerous fingers and potential reburn areas. Downdrafts from passing
thunder cells today will challenge suppression efforts.
BOULDER, Bridger-Teton National Forest. This fire is 15 miles east of
Jackson, WY. It is burning in the Boulder Creek drainage, one half mile
from the Gros Ventre Wilderness. Fuels are subalpine fir, lodgepole pine
and douglas fir. Residences are two miles northeast, but are not
threatened at this time.
CLEAR CREEK, Salmon-Challis National Forest. Two Type I Incident
Management Teams (Hart and Bateman) are assigned. The fire is 12 miles
west of Salmon, ID. All fuels are burning readily with some spotting.
Threatened resources include the Blackbird Mine structures, residences, an
inn, and wildlife habitat. Limited access due to terrain continues to
cause problems.
BURGDORF JUNCTION, Payette National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Vail) is assigned. The fire is 23 miles north of McCall, ID.
Significant burning activity has occurred on the north and east flanks of
the fire. The 3rd Battalion 16th Field Artillery will arrive on the fire
today.
TWIN CREEK, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Stam) is assigned. This fire is 30 miles north of Salmon, ID near
the Lost Trail Ski Area. The fire is exhibiting isolated torching and
flare- ups. Remaining spot fires have been located and contained.
Thunderstorms moving over the fire have resulted in numerous new starts.
A lack of natural barriers, steep country, heavy fuel loading and
unfavorable weather conditions are adding to containment problems.
JOHN ALLEN, Dixie National Forest. The fire is burning in ponderosa pine,
fir and heavy ground fuels ten miles northwest of Escalante, UT. Cooler
temperatures and increased cloud cover are helping crews to make good
progress toward containment.
BISMARK, Northwest Utah State. This fire is burning in grass, sagebrush,
pinyon pine and juniper 15 miles south of Fairfield, UT. Hot dry
conditions are deterring containment efforts. Fireline on the north side
have held, but the fire continues to advance toward Chiulos Canyon.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
Priorities are being established by the Northern Rockies Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
CANYON FERRY COMPLEX, Helena National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Waterbury) and a Type II Incident Management Team (Hoff)
are assigned. This complex, located 12 miles north of Helena, MT,
consists of the Bucksnort Fire, which is contained, and the Cave Gulch
Fire. Control lines southeast of York continue to hold, despite winds
from passing thunderstorms. A repeater was destroyed during the fire's
run through Magpie Creek drainage. Crews are constructing line east from
Hedges Mountain.
CROOKED, Clearwater National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Johnson) is assigned. The fire is burning in logging slash 50 miles
southwest of Missoula, MT. The fire is being affected by an inversion.
Threatened resources include wildlife habitat, private timber land, U. S.
Forest Service plantations, historic trails and buildings near Lolo Pass.
COUGAR CREEK, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Gauger) is assigned. The fire is 30 miles southwest of
Philipsburg, MT. One residence has been evacuated as a precaution. The
fire has advanced into the Fox Creek drainage. Livestock have also been
moved out of allotments.
UPPER MONTURE COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Doman) will transition with a Type I Incident Management
Team (Bennett) today. This complex is 34 miles northeast of Missoula.
Crews are constructing indirect fireline in preparation for future burnout
operations. The fire is burning actively through the night and is
spotting 1/8 mile ahead.
SPREAD RIDGE, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Specht) is assigned. A Type I Incident Management Team (Bennett) has
been ordered to manage both this fire and the Upper Monture fire. This
fire is 19 miles east of Seeley Lake, MT. In conjunction with the Upper
Monture fire, crews have begun clearing indirect fireline. The fire
continues to burn actively at night. Flame lengths of up to 300 feet have
been observed.
FORT HOWES COMPLEX, Miles City Field Office, BLM. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Frye) and a Type II Incident Management Team (Colla) are
assigned. This complex consists of the Stag Butte fire, Taylor Butte fire
and four others south of Ashland, MT. Additional fireline has been
constructed and a burnout operation was successful. The fire has made no
major runs in the past 24 hours.
TOBIN, Miles City Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Cowin) is assigned. This fire is 26 miles northwest of Broadus, MT.
Crews and dozers are approaching containment.
STONEHOUSE, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. This fire is 31 miles
from Dillon, MT. It was ignited by lightning on 7/29. Crews are building
fireline and laying hose on the perimeter.
DAILY, Miles City Field Office, BLM. This fire is five miles northwest of
Ashland, MT. Dozers have completed fireline around most of the fire.
Mopup on the west side will be time consuming due to a high number of
snags.
AVERAGE BAD DAY, Southern Land Office, Montana State Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. This fire is ten miles south of Roundup, MT.
Two outbuildings, one garage and seven unoccupied trailers were destroyed.
The fire is contained.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
DEAD HORSE, Casper District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Hartman) is assigned. This fire is burning in steep, rocky country 12
miles south of Casper, WY. Twenty homes are threatened and evacuations
are in progress. The fire is spreading to the northeast.
MIDDLE ENOS, Worland District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Gardner) is assigned. This fire is burning in sagebrush, juniper and
limber pine 15 miles south of Meeteetse, WY. The fire is running,
torching and moving into timbered areas. Forecast high winds today will
challenge containment efforts.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
MANTER, Sequoia National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Studebaker) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles northeast of Kernville,
CA. High clouds have brought a significant decrease in fire activity.
Firing operations along Kennedy Meadows Road have been successfully
completed. The southern perimeter is holding and minimal spotting has
been reported. A radio repeater was reported to be heavily damaged by the
fire.
EDISON, Sequoia National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Tiede) is assigned. The fire is seven miles northeast of Springville,
CA. Approximately 380 homes in the Camp Wishon, Moorehouse Springs and
Camp Nelson areas are threatened. The east flank of the fire has the most
potential to spread.
PECHANGA, Riverside Ranger Unit, California Department of Forestry. A
Type I Incident Management Team (Heil) and a Type II Incident Management
Team (Dietrich) are assigned. The fire is five miles east of Temecula,
CA. It started on the Pechanga Indian Reservation and has burned into the
Agua Tibia Wilderness of the Cleveland National Forest.
PLASKETT 2, Los Padres National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Gage) is assigned. This fire is 25 miles north of Cambria, CA east of
Highway 1. Crews are completing a burnout operation along the bottom of
Willow Creek. Fuel transition and shifting winds are slowing the burnout
process.
WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
Priorities are being established by the Great Basin Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
SOUTH CRICKET, Elko Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Burdick) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles northeast of Wells, NV. The
northeast section of the fire is active with some crowning and running.
Crews are making good progress on line construction and mopup with the
overall decrease in fire activity.
COYOTE, Ely Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Kearney) is assigned. This fire is burning 40 miles northeast of Pioche,
NV and continues to be very active in stands of pinyon pine and juniper,
with torching and crowning as the slopes preheat. Thunderstorms in the
area are causing gusty winds. Retardant drops are effectively protecting
structures.
COTTONWOOD, Carson City Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in pinyon
pine and juniper 30 miles southeast of Lovelock, NV. Crews have completed
a burnout operation and are reinforcing the fireline.
PHILLIPS RANCH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This fire is burning in
mixed conifer 50 miles southeast of Ely, NV. The interior of the fire
continues to torch and crown. Crews are working to suppress hot spots in
the bristlecone pine forest. Extremely difficult terrain is an impediment
to containment efforts.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
PEAK, Tonto National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Anderson) is assigned. The fire is six miles south of Globe, AZ in
steep, inaccessible terrain. Electronic sites, summer homes, a lookout, a
historical structure, recreational areas and endangered species habitat
are threatened.
RIDGE, Fort Apache Agency. A Type II Incident Management Team (Leech) is
assigned. This fire is four miles west of Carrizo, AZ. The fire received
some precipitation, and fire activity has been minimal. The southeast
corner of the fire is the most active.
HONEY WELL, Navajo Area Office, BIA. This fire is 25 miles northwest of
Window Rock, AZ. Crews are making good progress toward containment. An
alert for evacuations is still in place.
GOLF, Coconino National Forest. The fire is in a remote area 20 miles
east of Camp Verde, AZ. It was ignited on 7/21 by lightning. Fuels are
ponderosa pine, pinyon pine and juniper. The fire is being monitored by
USFS personnel.
WALL, Albuquerque Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in a remote
portion of the El Malpais Wilderness 20 miles southwest of Grants, NM and
is being monitored by BLM personnel.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
CHEROKEE, West Texas Counties. The fire is burning in rough terrain 80
miles northwest of Austin, TX. No new information was received.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN WESTERN WYOMING FOR HOT AND DRY
CONDITIONS, DRY FUELS, DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY WINDS ***
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN EAST CENTRAL NEVADA FOR DRY LIGHTNING
AND GUSTY WINDS ***
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN IDAHO
FOR STRONG WINDS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN EASTERN MONTANA FOR STRONG WINDS,
LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY LIGHTNING ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN WESTERN MONTANA AND CENTRAL IDAHO
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN EASTERN WYOMING FOR DRY
THUNDERSTORMS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN SOUTHWEST IDAHO AND SOUTHEAST OREGON
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES. THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR DRY
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE WEST CENTRAL IDAHO MOUNTAINS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN SOUTHEAST IDAHO FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW
HUMIDITIES, HIGH HAINES INDEX AND ISOLATED DRY LIGHTNING ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN NORTHERN UTAH FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND
STRONG THUNDERSTORM WINDS ***
Hot and dry conditions will continue across northern portions of the
western United States with a slight chance of dry thunderstorms east of
the Cascade range and north of the Snake River Valley. Central portions
of the western states will be hot and dry. In the southwest there will be
a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures will again reach the 90's to 105 across much of the west,
with highs around 110 in the deserts of Arizona and Utah. Humidities will
be in the single digits and teens. Winds will be from the southwest to
northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph near thunderstorms.
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the Sierra Nevada. Winds
will be west with gusts up to 25 mph.
=> USA Earthquake Report
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 AUG 01 at 00:15 UTC
NO EVENTS
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
No reports received
Hail Reports
Time Size Location County State Lat Lon Comments
2150 75 ST PETERSBURG PINELLAS FL 2776 8266 ROOSEVELT AND 58TH STREET.
REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (TBW)
2330 275 14 NE FINLAND LAKE MN 4758 9102 AT NINEMILE LAKE (DLH)
0020 75 8 N WILLIAMS LAKE OF THE WOODS MN 4889 9494 HAIL FELL FOR 5 MINUTES
(FAR)
0040 75 8 NE WILLIAMS LAKE OF THE WOODS MN 4886 9480 (FAR)
0045 88 PARK FALLS PRICE WI 4593 9044 (DLH)
0110 88 N WILLIAMS LAKE OF THE WOODS MN 4876 9494 (FAR)
0211 100 ZUMBROTA GOODHUE MN 4445 9263 (FAR)
0654 75 15 E FLOODWOOD ST LOUIS MN 4691 9255 (DLH)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1908 UNK CABOT BUTLER PA 4076 7976 TREES DOWN (PIT)
2000 UNK RECTOR WESTMORELAND PA 4019 7923 TREES DOWN. (PIT)
2010 UNK CONNELLSVILLE FAYETTE PA 4001 7958 TREES DOWN IN SOUTH
CONNELLSVILLE. (PIT)
2100 UNK WEST FALLS ERIE NY 4269 7866 A FEW TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
REPORTED BY SKYWARN STORM SPOTTER. (BUF)
2300 UNK CAPE CORAL LEE FL 2659 8196 POWER LINES DOWN ON NICHOLAS PARKWAY.
REPORTED BY WFTX-TV FOX 4. (TBW)
2300 UNK 3 SE AUBURNTOWN CANNON TN 3591 8605 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES
DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD NEAR INTERSECTION OF HWY 96 AND HWY 145 (BNA)
2330 UNK ZEPHYRHILLS PASCO FL 2823 8218 UP TO 60 MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED...SOME
WITH ROOFS TORN OFF. TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (TBW)
2335 UNK BLANDINSVILLE MCDONOUGH IL 4054 9086 4-5 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN.
REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MLI)
0030 UNK ARCADIA DESOTO FL 2721 8186 ELECTRICAL LINES DOWN. REPORTED BY
STORM SPOTTER. (TBW)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
=> NIH Scientists Unravel Clues To Ebola Hemorrhaging
Ebola virus is a rare but deadly microbe that kills up to 90 percent of the
people it infects. Now, scientists from the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) have identified a part of the virus that likely is responsible for the
massive internal bleeding leading to most of those deaths. Their research,
published in the August edition of Nature Medicine, identifies a viral
protein that destroys endothelial cells -- the cells that line the blood
vessel walls. By attacking this protein, new drugs and vaccines may be
designed to reduce or prevent the disease.
Ebola virus is the most infamous of the hemorrhagic fever viruses, a group
of microbes found only in humans and monkeys. Although these outbreaks are
not common or widespread, they have received much publicity because of their
lethal nature and horrifying symptoms, which include high fever and massive
internal bleeding. To add to the mystery, Ebola virus strikes sporadically,
often devastating an isolated town or village before disappearing back into
the jungle, where scientists believe it may hide away in an as yet unknown
host.
Ebola strains from Zaire, Sudan and the Ivory Coast are usually fatal to
humans, while a monkey strain that infected laboratory workers in Reston,
Virginia, in 1989 failed to cause overt disease. The reason for this
difference was not clear, but because Ebola virus produces several different
proteins, researchers believe one or more of these likely holds the key.
While studying these viral proteins, Zhi-Yong Yang and Gary Nabel, M.D.,
Ph.D., of the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC), located
on the NIH campus, led a research team investigating glycoprotein (GP), a
sugar-containing molecule that sticks out from the surface of the Ebola
virus. Along with other scientists from the VRC, the National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Yang and Dr. Nabel discovered that a specific portion of the protein caused
it to destroy human and monkey endothelial cells in the test tube. The
protein also caused isolated blood vessels to leak, which may explain the
internal bleeding seen in infected individuals. GP isolated from the Reston
strain, however, destroyed only monkey blood vessels, possibly explaining
why this Ebola strain did not cause disease in humans.
As the scientists focused on GP, they found that a part of the protein that
becomes modified with sugars had a toxic effect on the virally infected
cells. When the researchers made forms of GP that lacked this region, the
protein no longer destroyed the blood vessels but was otherwise active. The
protein therefore serves two functions: it targets Ebola to the endothelium,
and once sufficient GP has been manufactured by the infected cells, it kills
those cells leading to the toxic effects of the disease.
By discovering the part of the protein that appears to be responsible for
Ebola-induced hemorrhaging, the researchers have made important strides
toward finding better ways to attack the virus. "We have been able to
define the major Ebola virus gene that kills cells, and have provided a
molecular target for potential new antiviral drugs and vaccines," states Dr.
Nabel. This study also begins to reveal the basic mechanisms of how Ebola
virus attaches to and enters cells, and future studies will continue to
investigate how different regions of the virus surface perform different
tasks for the invading microbe.
The Vaccine Research Center is a unique venture within the NIH intramural
research program that receives joint funding from the National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Cancer Institute
(NCI), and is spearheaded by NIAID, NCI and the NIH Office of AIDS Research.
NIAID is a component of the NIH. NIAID conducts and supports research to
prevent, diagnose and treat illness such as HIV disease and other sexually
transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, malaria, asthma and allergies. NIH is
an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
=> Lt. Gen. Joe N. Ballard, 49th Chief of Engineers and Commander, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, will relinquish command on Aug. 2, 2000
Lt. Gen. Joe N. Ballard, 49th Chief of Engineers and Commander, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, will relinquish command on Aug. 2, 2000, after more than
35 years of Army service. Lt. Gen. Ballard assumed command of the Corps of
Engineers on Oct. 1, 1996.
During his tenure as Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Ballard led the Corps of
Engineers in a number of significant accomplishments. Key among them were:
-- Restructuring all levels of the organization.
-- Streamlining major changes in business practices.
-- Reemphasizing the Corps missions in support of the Army and Department of
Defense.
-- Strengthening the organization's commitment to serve the Nation and its
vital interests.
"If I had to choose just one success," Lt. Gen. Ballard said, "it would be
that we revitalized our value to the Army. We've been instrumental in
supporting our installations. I'd also like to choose the initiative to
invest in people. The Corps is great simply because we have great folks,
and we've put in a program that shows we care about people and invest in
people."
Prior to his selection as Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Ballard served as the
Chief of Staff of the Army's Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Va.
He served in a wide variety of command and staff positions in the U.S. and
overseas, including Commanding General of the U.S. Army Engineer Center and
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Lt. Gen. Ballard served two combat tours in Vietnam.
"Serving as Chief of Engineers has been the most complex and demanding job
of my career," Lt. Gen. Ballard said. "But the rewards are fantastic.
There is the satisfaction of realizing that you made a difference, such as
when you visit the field and learn about the potential of a flood ravaging
an area, but it didn't happen because the Corps put a flood control
structure in place."
In addition to the military honors that he has achieved, the Council of
Deans of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the Career
Communications Group recognized Lt. Gen. Ballard as the 1998 Black Engineer
of the Year. He has also been the 1998-1999 president of the Society of
American Military Engineers and a member of the National Engineering Honor
Society, Tau Beta Pi.
The President has nominated Maj. Gen. Robert B. Flowers for appointment to
the grade of lieutenant general with assignment as Chief of Engineers and
Commander, Corps of Engineers. Pending Senate confirmation, the acting
Commander will be Maj. Gen. Russell L. Fuhrman. He has been serving as the
Corps' Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff.
=> Mennonite Disaster Service update
Pine Lake, Alberta 07/31/00:
Over a period of 6 days, 66 MDS volunteers donated a total of 92 days of
service
to the Pine Lake community. A July 15th tornado destroyed a campground of
429
trailers that was nearly filled to capacity with hundreds of weekend
vacationers. Since MDS had access to people who had chainsaw experience, we
were
requested to cut down and clean up the trees and brush that had blown down
into
the grain, hay and pasture fields. MDS volunteers provided a large gravel
truck,
a skid loader, a pickup truck, a trailer for office space, and multiple
chainsaws. 12 farms were affected by the tornado and MDS assisted on 6 of
these.
The MDS cleanup project is now closed but we will need to go back and check
on
rebuilding needs.
Granite Falls, Minnesota 07/27/00:
A tornado hit the south-central Minnesota community of Granite Falls,
Tuesday
(July 25). At least one person was reported dead and a 40-block area was
heavily
damaged with up to 350 homes and businesses damaged or destroyed. MDS is
currently investigating the situation.
Vanguard, Saskatchewan 07/27/00:
After 13" of rain fell during a violent thunderstorm on the night of July 2,
flooding the basements of 75 homes in the Vanguard area, parts of two
municipalities were declared Disaster Areas. Many volunteers, including
Hutterites, came to assist local residents in pumping and cleaning out
basements. On July 6 MDS had its first volunteers helping too. Over seven
working days, 49 volunteers put in 330 hours of work. An August 2 meeting
has
been called by Provincial Chair, Herman Enns, to asses the damage and decide
as
to the need for further MDS involvement.
Guelph, Ontario 07/27/00:
A small tornado touched down in the south end of Guelph on Monday, July 17
damaging over 40 homes. Only three homes suffered major damage. There was
however, considerable tree damage. Most of the home owners had insurance on
their homes but tree removal was not covered. As a result, twenty-seven MDS
volunteers with chainsaws spent Thursday, July 22 helping nine property
owners
clear damaged trees from their yards. Another eighteen MDS volunteers were
on
standby in case their help became necessary.
Burgaw, North Carolina 07/27/00
"Betty (a woman whom MDS is building a home for) is so excited about her
house
that in the evening she will take her lawn chair out on the yard and just
stare
at the house. Her smile at the end of the day is what keeps the kids working
so
hard."
---Burgaw Project weekly report
The Burgaw project is badly in need of skilled carpenters who can donate a
week
or more to help frame houses. Betty's house is underway and 3 are set to go
as
soon as the paper work is completed. 2 repair jobs were completed last week.
All
of the open slots for this summer's youth program have been filled, but
long-term cooks and carpenters are in high demand. To volunteer for this
position or to inquire about the Senior Week in September, call the project
at
910-259-8601. Mail can be sent to 321 Pinkney Road, Burgaw, N.C. 28425.
Ted Houser
Communications Coordinator
Mennonite Disaster Service
www.menno-disaster-service.org
=> Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health West Nile virus confirmed
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that
West Nile virus (WNV) has been confirmed by the State Laboratory Institute
in an adult dead crow found July 22 in a wooded area near Willow Pond in
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. The finding of WNV in Massachusetts at this
time is not surprising given that WNV has been found in an increasing
number of birds and mosquitoes in the New York and Connecticut area. As a
result of detection of WNV in Massachusetts, the Department of Public
Health is taking the following steps: MDPH and the City of Boston are
implementing ground level mosquito control evaluation measures including
targeted ground spraying in the area of Boston where the WNV crow was
found. Initiating active surveillance for encephalitis at Boston
Metropolitan area hospitals and screening suspect cases for WNV infection.
To date, MDPH is unaware of any human cases in Massachusetts. Initiating
active surveillance for WNV infections among horses in Massachusetts.
Increasing trapping of mosquitoes at Boston area locations. Reviewing
mosquito control activities with Mosquito Control agencies to assure that
appropriate options for mosquito control are considered, including limited,
targeted ground or aerial larvacide and ground adulticide treatments around
positive WNV findings.
"The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Arbovirus Surveillance
Program has provided us with an early warning of West Nile virus in
Massachusetts, giving the public and the Department the necessary time to
take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of human infection", said MDPH
Deputy Commissioner Paul Jacobsen. "MDPH will continue to work closely in
cooperation with the City of Boston, regional Mosquito Control Districts
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on mosquito control and
surveillance efforts."
"The City of Boston Public Health Commission has long had an action plan in
place to deal with West Nile virus should it be detected locally," said
Mayor Thomas M. Menino. "Since it has been determined that the virus was
found in a dead bird in Jamaica Plain, we are moving quickly today on a
public information campaign designed to help people understand the
necessary steps to avoid contact with mosquitoes that may carry the
disease. Additionally, today the city is mobilizing all departments
involved in the upkeep of city parks, fields and water bodies to make sure
these areas are free from standing water, where mosquitoes tend to breed."
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in response to the potential
risk in Massachusetts of West Nile Virus infections in May established 7
new mosquito surveillance sites (Boston, Greenfield, Springfield,
Worcester, Northhampton, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket), which were added
to the regular trap sites in southeastern, northeastern and in central
Massachusetts. Currently, MDPH is trapping mosquitoes at 23 regular sites.
In addition, we are receiving and testing mosquitoes collected by Mosquito
Control Districts in many other Massachusetts towns. It is important to
reemphasize the personal protection measures that citizens can take to
reduce the risk of disease. Check containers and eliminate standing water
in yards. Avoid mosquito exposure whenever possible, and consider using
DEET containing repellents when outdoors in areas where mosquitoes are
active.
The public can obtain additional information by calling the Department of
Public Health at 1-877-603-3572 (number will be activated at 5pm on
7/26/00). Boston residents can call 617-635-3050. For reports of dead
birds, call Local Boards of Health or MDPH at 617-983-6800 for advice on
how to properly handle and submit birds for testing. The State Laboratory
Institute Website at www.magnet.state.ma.us/dph/sli.htm. Arbovirus Reports:
Western Nile Virus Summary Reports; Steps You Can Take To Prevent West Nile
Virus En Espanol; West Nile Virus Encephalitis Fact Sheet; Diagnostic
Testing For West Nile Virus; Frequently Asked Questions About West Nile
Virus Infection; Steps You Can Take To Prevent West Nile Virus; DPH
=> National Infrastructure Protection Center Information System
Assessment (Assessment 00-051); Hacktivism May Occur In Connection
With Certain Protest Events, July-September 2000; As Of 20:00 (Edt) 28
July 2000
INTRODUCTION
Hacktivist activities may occur in connection with certain national
and international events scheduled between July and September 2000
(more details below). Hacktivism refers to the merging of political
activism and computer hacking. The use of hacktivism has been noted in
protest activities since the Electronic Disturbance Theater (EDT)
launched a series of so-called network direct actions (especially web
page defacements and denial-of service attacks) against web sites of
the Mexican government in 1998. Since then, the larger protest
community has shown skills in computer-based support capabilities for
protest events in general, and network direct actions in particular,
both of which have been increasing steadily.
Upcoming events are as follows: the Republican National Convention,
Philadelphia, July 31 - August 4, 2000; the Democratic National
Convention, Los Angeles, August 14-August 17, 2000; the World Economic
Forum, Melbourne, Australia, September 11-13, 2000; 2000 Summer
Olympics, Sydney, Australia, September 15-October 1, 2000; IMF & World
Bank 55th Annual Summit Prague, Czech Republic, September 26-28, 2000.
THE ROLE OF HACKTIVISM IN PROTEST EVENTS
To date, the only indication of planned hacktivist activities is a
report that hackers are targeting computers in Australia and the
United States during the Olympic Games. In addition, interfering with
banking and finance infrastructures has been identified as possible in
conjunction with protest activities against the IMF & World Bank 55th
Annual Summit. This limited indication (thus far) of computer network
protest activities may be the result of growing concern among
activists for their own operational security. However, emerging trends
suggest that the use of computer network ("cyber") protest activities
in connection with upcoming events should not be discounted.
Traditional physical protest activity during the events will likely be
accompanied by various types of cyber disturbance. Protests could
include denial-of-service attacks, web page disruptions and
defacements, and so-called virtual sit-ins (i.e., barraging a targeted
web server with multiple, simultaneous requests, using specialized
software designed for the purpose of overloading the server). Cyber
protests could also target corporate, financial and U. S. government
web sites and computer networks, particularly those related to
banking, finance, or economics. Beyond this rather focused cyber and
parallel physical protest activity, we do not expect problems which
would disable large segments of U. S. infrastructures.
The use of computers and network direct actions by the protest and
activist community have been increasing. Recent indications include
protest activity targeted at the World Trade Organization, which
included some actions by hactivists (NO2WTO and N30) in Seattle in
November and December 1999. Some postings by members of protest groups
have discussed the role of hacktivism and ways to employ denial of
service. Additionally, there appears to be increasing ties of
hacktivism to the wider community of computer enthusiasts and hackers.
An example of heightened security awareness in the hacktivist
community is the opening of the following site in February 2000:
[http://security.tao.ca]. The main focus of the site is computer
security and activism with an emphasis on how to "stay safe in an
ever-monitored world."
UPCOMING EVENTS
Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July
31-August 4, 2000: A group identified as the Philadelphia Direct
Action Group (PDAG) is planning a series of activities against the
perceived "wrongs" of the US electoral system. The R2K Network is the
umbrella organization aiming to unite the activities of various
organizations demonstrating during the Republican National Convention.
There does not appear to be a single, shared goal among the
protesters. Currently, there are no indications of network direct
actions, as part of the so-called Unity 2000 or J30 events being
planned by the protesters.
Independent media coverage has been set up to provide alternative
coverage of the convention. One objective of this effort is to move
the focus away from the convention floor. A second objective is to
expose the actions of multinational and other corporate entities
attempting to influence convention policy and action decisions. Based
on the increasing priority that independent media centers appear to
have received by protests and activist organizations after N30, the
coverage will likely attempt to record law enforcement operations,
particularly during the marches, and even more so if physical response
is used by local law enforcement at any time during the protest and
activist events.
Highly effective, relatively low-cost video camera equipment, coupled
with wireless communications and Internet connectivity, can provide
protest and activist groups with the following capabilities: First,
the ability to capture powerful images of events that can be
documented as captured or edited to portray events from any
perspective organizers may chose. Second, is a means for nearly
instantaneous, worldwide dissemination of the orientation these groups
may wish to emphasize in employing the wireless and Internet links.
Media coverage helps hacktivists draw and maintain anonymous support,
thereby enhancing their organizational strength in cyberspace.
The Democratic National Convention, Los Angeles, California - August
14-17, 2000: A number of physical protest events are being planned
for the Democratic National Convention. D2K is the umbrella coalition
coordinating much of what is being planned. One report (unconfirmed)
indicates planning is underway to disrupt 911 services during the
convention.
The World Economic Forum (WEF), Melbourne, Australia - September
11-13, 2000: September 11, 2000, ("S11") has been identified as a day
to "stand up to global action." The date coincides with the opening of
the World Economic Forum (WEF) - Asia-Pacific Economic Summit. The
S11 Alliance is a network of organizations, affinity groups, and
individuals that share a common concern about the growth of corporate
power and direction of globalization, and which is organizing a week
of cooperation, networking and protest activity against the WEF. At
this point there is no indication of any call for network direct
actions in support of S11 activities.
The 2000 Summer Olympics ("Sydney 2000") - September 15-October 1,
2000: The Anti-Olympics Alliance is opposed to the Olympic Games and
is active in organizing protests and events to highlight the negative
impact of the games and social injustices. According to one media
report, some hackers have already been moving in and out of sites
related to the Games, seeking weaknesses they can exploit. The report
went on to indicate that the hackers' main targets will be four
massive computer farms, three in the US and one in Australia, that
will carry the huge traffic expected through Olympic web sites.
Corporate sponsors of the Olympics could also be tempting targets.
International Monetary Fund and World Bank 55th Annual Summit -
Prague, Czech Republic - September 26-28, 2000: September 26, 2000,
("S26") has been identified as a so-called "Global Day of Action,"
based on activists' perceptions that the capitalist system exploits
people, societies and the environment for the profit of a few, and is
the prime cause of social and ecological troubles. On September 26,
activists will express their opposition to the World Bank and the IMF
and their policies. The "S26 Global Day of Action" proceeds from the
successes of the previous "Global Days of Action against capitalism"
on June 18 (J18) and November 30 (N30) of last year. Sabotaging,
wrecking, or interfering with infrastructure has been identified as a
possible action in support of S26. Independent media coverage is
being incorporated into the planning of S26 activities.
CONCLUSION
Despite the limited indications of planned hacktivist activities and
targeting of infrastructures, cyber protest activities in conjunction
with some or all of the five upcoming events discussed here may occur.
This assessment is based on the following:
- - - The increasing use of computer and network direct actions by the
protest and activist community;
- - - Activists planning global days of protest have demonstrated a
heightened concern for security;
- - - The effectiveness of using computer network attacks by protesters
to
deal with opponents at the national and international level since J18;
- - - Events targeted for protest activities all attract media attention
and are highly visible.
RECOMMENDATION
The NIPC recommends that recipients monitor their information systems
and networks for computer intrusions during the events listed above.
These actions could take the form of intrusions originating or passing
through dial-up connections belonging to both domestic and foreign
Internet service providers, unauthorized system access, unusual or
disruptive E-mail traffic or Web site activity. The effectiveness of
one's computer security procedures should be evaluated. Such
procedures include network intrusion detection, blocking or limiting
unnecessary inbound traffic, regular review of system logs, disabling
inactive user accounts, password and login changes, and ensuring
recommended patches are in place.
This communication has been coordinated with the FBI Domestic
Terrorism Office. Please report any illegal or malicious activities
to your local FBI office or the NIPC, and to your military or civilian
computer incident response group, as appropriate.
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=> Links Area
Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Firefighters, Emergency Medical
Technicians, and Paramedics --- Selected Locations, United States,
1991--2000
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4929a3.htm
Website for photos of MAFF aircraft
http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/lospadres/html/plaskett2/photos/July26_27_maffs.htm
EPLO EDUCATION articles on the MAFFS see the following websites for info and
pictures.
http://www.af.mil/news/Jul2000/n20000728_001132.html
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/aviation/maffs/
http://www.aerounion.com/asd_a3.htm
http://www.af.mil:80/news/May1999/n19990527_991063.html
Plaskett-2 fire photos
http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/lospadres/html/plaskett2/photos/index.htm
the above page has the links to all the photos of the fire to date
Air attack photos (worth a look)
http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/lospadres/html/plaskett2/photos/July22_27_airattack.
htm
Plaskett-2 fire maps
http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/lospadres/html/plaskett2/maps/index.htm
the above page has the links to all the fire progression maps to date.
Info on the DefenseLink site on the WMD teams in the National Guard
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Jul2000/n07312000_20007311.html#photos
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released
a list of June 2000 motor vehicle and equipment safety recalls.
The release, NHTSA 32-00, identifies the make and model
of the vehicles and equipment involved with a brief description of each
safety problem. It can be obtained by calling (202) 366-9550, NHTSA's Office
of Public and
Consumer Affairs, or by visiting NHTSA's web site,
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/announce/press/index.dbm
Tropical Storm Daniel was north of Hawaii near 20.9N 153.1W at 12:00 UTC.
Daniel was moving in a west-northwesterly direction at 7 knots with maximum
sustained winds estimated at 45 knots, gusts to 55 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/E_Pacific/TRCdaniel213_G10.jpg
Heat signatures and smoke are visible from the 63,000 acre Manter fire
burning in southeastern California and the 5,000 acre Plaskett 2 fire
burning in the Los Padres National forest south of Monterey.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_California/FSMHSusCA212A_N4.jpg
The heat signature and smoke are visible from the 2,500 acre Pachenga fire
burning in the Cleveland National Forest northeast of Oceanside, California.
Smoke and heat signatures are also visible from several fires burning in
Baja, California.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_California/FSMHSusCA212_N4.jpg
Some Republican Convention protest sites:
http://www.thepartysover.org/
http://www.libertynet.org/kwru/index.html
http://www.r2kphilly.org/
http://www.billionairesforbushorgore.com/events/index_march.html
http://www.shadowconvention.com/
http://www.wilpf.org/
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