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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Suspicious Package Temporarily Closes Pentagon Metro


By Cheryl Pellerin
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010 - A suspicious package resulted in closure of the Pentagon station entrance of the Metro rapid-transit system for more than an hour this morning while security officers investigated the threat, a Pentagon spokesman said.

Security officers closed the station at 7:28 a.m. when a suspicious object was reported in a trash can on the station platform.

Pedestrian traffic was redirected to the Pentagon's Corridor 3 entrance.
Officers from the Pentagon police department's explosive ordnance disposal unit and the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives response division investigated the report, and K-9 officers and dogs swept the station for other hazards.

The suspicious object was identified as a battery-operated Christmas ornament.
The Metro entrance reopened at 8:44, the spokesman said.

Accidents Update: Rt 33 an 290 to 90

Accidents Update:
Rt 33 near ECMC clearing Fire on scene center lanes:


Just happened 290 to 90:
2 cars, one off road to right hand side police on scene

(CONTINUATION) Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 14 at 7:47PM EST expiring December 15 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

Issued By:  NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Affected Jurisdictions:  Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans Counties

...Lake Effect Snow Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 AM EST Wednesday... A Lake Effect Snow Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 AM EST Wednesday. * Locations...Across The Niagara Frontier With The Heaviest Snow In Northern Erie...Niagara...Orleans And Genesee Counties. * Timing...Through Wednesday Morning. The Heaviest Snow This Evening And Tonight. * Accumulations...Storm Totals Of 12 To 18 Inches In The Most Persistent Bands. * Winds...Northwest 15 To 25 Mph With Gusts To 35 Mph. * Visibilities...Less Than A Quarter Mile At Times. * Impacts...Periods Of Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow Will Produce Very Difficult Travel Conditions At Times.

In Lake Effect Snow The Weather Can Vary From Locally Heavy Snow In Narrow Bands To Clear Skies Just A Few Miles Away. If You Will Be Traveling Across The Region Be Prepared For Rapid Changes In Road And Visibility Conditions. If You Lose Power And Plan On Running A Generator...Make Sure That The Generator Is Located Outdoors And Is Properly Ventilated. Space Heaters Should Also Be Properly Ventilated And Used Only If They Are Operating Properly. Make Sure Snow Does Not Block Exhausts And Fresh Air Intakes For High Efficiency Furnaces And Water Heaters. Stay Tuned To Noaa Weather Radio Or Your Favorite Source Of Weather Information For The Latest Updates.

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