Fed faces tough task ending emergency support
NEW YORK (Reuters) - When U.S. central bankers eventually move to wean markets off the emergency support put in place to rescue the economy, they will face the difficult and delicate task of timing it right.

Romania Declares State Of Emergency
(RTTNews) - Romania declared a state of emergency Wednesday as Russian gas supplies were completely cut off following a gas price row between Russia and Ukraine, media reports said.

Record flooding closes I-5 near Chehalis; emergency declared in Tacoma
More than 25,000 people were told to leave their homes in the Puyallup River Valley Wednesday, while floodwaters threatened to close Interstate 5 in two places and the city of Tacoma declared a state of emergency in the face of major to record flooding inundating most Western Washington river basins.

Emergency crews responding to reports of a truck that has crashed into a house
Emergency responders are descending on 716 Seip Avenue in Nazareth Borough where scanner reports indicate that a Ford Expedition has crashed into a house. Initial reports indicate that the home has suffered structural damage and at least one occupant of...

Palm Beach Gardens to debate pros, cons of new $3.6 million emergency operations center
Why spend $3.6 million for an Emergency Operations Center when we already have one?

Cowlitz County declares state of emergency
Cowlitz County has declared a state of emergency with severe flooding of the Cowlitz River. The Cowlitz River at Castle Rock is expected to reach the flood stage of 48 feet this afternoon and keep rising, cresting at about 55...

Gas emergency declared across Europe
Governments across Europe declared states of emergency and ordered factories to close as Russia cut all gas supplies through Ukraine yesterday in their worsening dispute over unpaid bills.

Ruidoso expands emergency contact systems
The Village of Ruidoso is making some big changes to its emergency contact systems just in case the area sees a repeat of last year's flooding. The city has created a reverse 9-1-1 system.

Tacoma Declares Civil Emergency
The mayor and city manager of Tacoma have declared a civil emergency in the city because of predictions the Puyallup River will overflow its banks early Thursday morning.

Skagit County declares emergency
Skagit County commissioners have declared a storm emergency to help deal with heavy snow, rain and flooding.

State likely to use emergency money, leaders say
Lawmakers will likely dig into the state?s emergency reserves to help pay for tornado and flood recovery efforts, Democratic leaders said today.

2nd 48-Hour People's Emergency Action Declared in Seoul
Pyongyang, January 7 (KCNA) -- The People's Emergency Action to Defend Democracy and Check Suppression of Candlelight Struggle made up of at least 100 civic and public organizations in south Korea held an emergency meeting of its executive members on Jan. 4 at which it declared the start of the second "48-hour people's emergency action to check Lee Myung Bak's moves to railroad evil bills."

Man Arrested for Impersonating Emergency Official
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY - A man who had been spotted numerous times by local and state law enforcement in his personally-owned Ford Expedition with emergency lights and official decals was arrested December 11, 2008 by a Virginia State Police Trooper without incident at his place of employment in Henrico County.

US Fire Administration, others declaring fire emergency
Beaufort's Fire Marshal is urging everyone to practice fire safety after a national fire emergency declaration has been issued.

RI gov proposes emergency budget
Gov. Don Carcieri proposed an emergency budget plan Wednesday that would slash state funding for cities and towns and raise taxes to close a massive budget deficit worsened by a sinking economy.

Whatcom County declares flood emergency
BELLINGHAM ? Whatcom County has declared an emergency to help officials deal with flooded roads and mudslides caused by heavy rain.

Emergency Food and Shelter to Help Cascade County Families
Federal funds are on the way to Cascade County for emergency food and shelter and local aid groups are encouraged to apply for the money.

Romania declares state of emergency in response to gas crisis
Romania declared a state of emergency Wednesday as gas supplies from Russia were completely cut off in the fallout of Moscow's price row with Ukraine. Economy Minister Adriean Videanu made the announcement after an emergency meeting summoned by his ministry. The declaration empowers Transgaz, Romania's state-run gas transmission firm, to take necessary measures to keep the country's gas ...

FCC to fine Rawlins stations for emergency alert failures
The Federal Communications Commission intends to fine Mount Rushmore Broadcasting Inc. -- owner of radio stations in Casper and elsewhere in Wyoming and South Dakota -- $20,000 for not maintaining its Emergency Alert System and violating other rules, according to FCC records.

EMERGENCY BEACON DIGITAL SWITCH COMING SOON
CAPE MAY?The Coast Guard is encouraging boaters and aviators to keep up with search and rescue technology. Beginning February 1, the Coast Guard and other search and rescue personnel will only receive distress alert broadcasts using digital emergency position indicating radio beacons.