Thursday, July 14, 2011

California considers succession!

California has been considering succession for the past two years. A Republican of the Riverside county Board of Supervisors and twelve other Republican members want to separate from California and form a 51th state.It is highly unlikely that the succession will take place due to the various issues that would arise. The majority are obliged to be split apart and compared it to a "divorce". Custody for example of the university of California would cause controversy. California would be split apart according to the coastal and eastern regions not north and south as would have generally been assumed.
I personally do not believe splitting California into two states would solve their state problems. 
Feel free to comment your thoughts and feelings about the state succession ,or if you have heard any different information regarding this issue. 

Friday, June 10, 2011

Wildfires in Jefferson County, Alabama

The wildfire burned 2,000 acres of trees. Reporters say the fire cannot be contained until their is more rain. The fire started accidentally by Kevin Keef of Adger who was arrested for burning without taking necessary safety precautions.
Governor Robert Bentley has issued a ban on all 67 counties of Alabama due to the dry weather and danger of a larger spread of fire. 
Storm victims are included in the ban and are prohibited from burning storm debris on their property. 



Sunday, May 15, 2011

Louisiana Flooding

     The flood gates of Louisiana are flowing into the river and the water is overflowing onto the land slowly. They are warning Louisiana residents to move to higher ground in case of major flooding. The majority of residents are taking the advice and seeking higher ground to be safely out of the water's wrath.


     The flood gates have been secure for the past four decades but are now endangering Louisiana and the many residents occupying it. Some people's yards in Melville have already experienced flooding but the rain has not progressed any farther. There is a remaining danger that the flooding could reach up to 20 feet which would cause major confusion and dangers for the people. 


      The major cities of Louisiana such as New Orleans and Baton Rouge were clear from flooding. The water is continuing to move downstream and it is uncertain all of the cities the flooding could affect. Their is a mandatory evacuation order in place for the safety of the people. The evacuating residents are traveling to friends and family in non-flood zones such as Baton Rouge.  


       The levees are not holding up and is raising the dangers daily. The supplies needed for evacuation such as food, sandbags and motor oil  in local stores are running low. 


      Even the animals are evacuating away from the floodgates. They are warning people to be cautious of wildlife crossing. 


      Feel free to comment your thoughts, opinions or newest information about the floodgates of Louisiana. 
        
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