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General Officer Announcements

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 455-11 May 31, 2011

General Officer Announcements              The chief of staff, Air Force announced today the following assignments:              Brig. Gen. Morris E. Haase, director for force structure, requirements, resources and strategic assessments, Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., to deputy commander, Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa, U.S. Africa Command, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.             Brig. Gen. James R. Marrs, senior military assistant to the under secretary of defense for intelligence, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, D.C., to deputy to the deputy chief of staff, Intelligence, Headquarters International Security Assistance Force, U.S. Central Command, Kabul, Afghanistan.              Brig. Gen. Kenneth J. Moran, director, enterprise logistics directorate, Electronic Systems Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to special assistant to the commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.             Brig. Gen. John D. Stauffer, deputy to the deputy chief of staff, intelligence, Headquarters International Security Assistance Force, U.S. Central Command, Kabul, Afghanistan, to vice director for intelligence, J-2, Joint Staff (Defense Intelligence Agency), Pentagon, Washington, D.C.              Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Trask, who has been selected to the rank of major general, deputy director, theater plans and synchronization element, Headquarters U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., to director for force structure, requirements, resources and strategic assessments, Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.              Col. Robert P. Givens, deputy assistant chief of staff, U.N. Command, U.S. Forces Korea, to special assistant to the commander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Va.             Col. John M. Hicks, who has been selected to the rank of brigadier general, director, Secretary of the Air Force/Chief of Staff of the Air Force Executive Action Group, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C., to J-6, director of command, control, communications and computer systems, U.S. Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii              Col. Michael T. Plehn, who has been selected to the rank of brigadier general, commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., to deputy director, theater plans and synchronization element, Headquarters U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) 

Local Text Forecast for Tonawanda, NY (14150)

May 31  Tonight Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. Low 66F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Jun 1  Tomorrow Partly cloudy and windy. High 77F. Winds WSW at 25 to 35 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Jun 1  Tomorrow night Clear. Low 53F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Jun 2  Thursday Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 40s. Jun 3  Friday Isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 50s.

Special Thanks: Weather Channel

  

New Yorkers Urged to Be Prepared for 2011 Hurricane Season

 

The New York State Office of Emergency Management (State OEM) today urged New Yorkers to begin preparing for the 2011 hurricane /coastal storm season by reviewing their family emergency plans and checking on emergency supplies they have at home and at work.

“A community’s level of preparedness begins with the individual,” said Andrew X. Feeney, Director of State OEM. “While State and local agencies continue to do everything possible to ensure that our response capabilities are as robust as possible, every resident has a responsibility to develop and practice plans to protect themselves, their families and property.”

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, recognizing the importance of both community and personal preparedness, has designated May 22-28 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in the Empire State. A copy of the proclamation is attached with this release.

State OEM’s traditional hurricane safety message comes in advance of the Atlantic hurricane/coastal storm season in the Empire State which runs from June 1 through November 30. While predominantly coastal storms, in the past these devastating storms have impacted areas of the State hundreds of miles from the ocean such as Tropical Storms Agnes in 1972 in the Southern Tier and Floyd in 1999 in the Hudson Valley.

“New Yorkers should know what they and their families should do in the event of a storm or an emergency, and that includes having emergencies supplies on hand such as flashlights and batteries, and water and canned goods,” Feeney said.

The State OEM Director also said that residents should be aware of current weather conditions by monitoring NOAA Weather Radio and local media reports and broadcasts.

“You need to have accurate information to protect yourself and your loved ones, and the best way to get emergency information is by subscribing to NY-ALERT, the State’s all-hazards alert and notification system,” Feeney said. To subscribe to this free, web-based system, visit www.nyalert.gov.

The State OEM Director urged New Yorkers to take the following actions to develop a family plan:

· Know how to contact all family members at all times. Identify an out-of-town friend or family member to be the “emergency family contact.” Then make certain all family members have that number.

· Designate a family emergency meeting point, some familiar location where the family can meet in the event the home is inaccessible.

· Prepare an emergency phone list of people and organizations that may need to be called, including schools, doctors, child/senior care providers, and insurance agents.

· Know the hurricane / storm risks in their areas, and learn the storm surge history.

· Learn their community’s warning signals and evacuation plans.

· Stock up on emergency supplies, non-perishable food and water.

· Make arrangements on where to relocate pets during a storm.

· Have your family learn basic safety and first aid measures. If you can, stock up on prescribed medicines and have supplies for persons with special needs such as the elderly and infirm.

· Practice the Plan!

For more information on hurricane preparedness and what you can do to protect yourself and your family, visit the State OEM website at www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/.

AIR QUALITY ALERT

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-010700- NIAGARA-ORLEANS-NORTHERN ERIE-GENESEE-WYOMING-CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS- SOUTHERN ERIE- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NIAGARA FALLS...MEDINA...BUFFALO... BATAVIA...WARSAW...JAMESTOWN...OLEAN...ORCHARD PARK...SPRINGVILLE 1100 AM EDT TUE MAY 31 2011 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION HAS ISSUED AN AIR QUALITY ALERT...IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. AIR QUALITY LEVELS IN OUTDOOR AIR ARE PREDICTED TO BE GREATER THAN AN AIR QUALITY INDEX VALUE OF 100 FOR THE POLLUTANT OF OZONE. THE AIR QUALITY INDEX...OR AQI...WAS CREATED AS AN EASY WAY TO CORRELATE LEVELS OF DIFFERENT POLLUTANTS TO ONE SCALE. THE HIGHER THE AQI VALUE...THE GREATER THE HEALTH CONCERN. WHEN POLLUTION LEVELS ARE ELEVATED...THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOMMENDS THAT INDIVIDUALS CONSIDER LIMITING STRENUOUS OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS. PEOPLE WHO MAY BE ESPECIALLY SENSITIVE TO THE EFFECTS OF ELEVATED LEVELS OF POLLUTANTS INCLUDE THE VERY YOUNG, AND THOSE WITH PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SUCH AS ASTHMA OR HEART DISEASE. THOSE WITH SYMPTOMS SHOULD CONSIDER CONSULTING THEIR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN. A TOLL FREE AIR QUALITY HOTLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED SO NEW YORK RESIDENTS CAN STAY INFORMED ON THE AIR QUALITY SITUATION. THE TOLL FREE NUMBER IS: 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

Forecast: Small Craft Advisory Still In Effect Lake Ontario

SYNOPSIS...A COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE LOWER LAKES LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY WEDNESDAY. A 30.3 INCH HIGH WILL THEN BUILD SOUTH AND EAST ACROSS THE LAKES WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY. A WARM FRONT WILL CROSS LAKE ONTARIO SATURDAY FOLLOWED BY MORE HIGH PRESSURE SUNDAY. 

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Overnight: SW wind 8 to 12 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Waves around 1 ft.

Wednesday: WSW wind 13 to 16 kt increasing to 18 to 21 kt in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Waves 1 ft building to 3 ft.

Wednesday Night: W wind 15 to 20 kt. Mostly clear. Waves around 3 ft.

Thursday: W wind 17 to 20 kt decreasing to 12 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

Thursday Night: WNW wind around 11 kt becoming W after midnight. Mostly clear. Waves around 2 ft.

Friday: WSW wind 7 to 12 kt. A slight chance of showers after 11am. Waves around 1 ft.

Friday Night: WSW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves around 1 ft.

Saturday: SE wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the morning. A chance of showers. Waves around 1 ft.

Saturday Night: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 5 to 7 kt in the evening. Mostly cloudy. Waves around 1 ft.

State Seeking Applications for Federal Non-Profit Homeland Security Grant Program

 

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) today announced that it is seeking Requests for Applications (RFA) for federal grant funding made available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Fiscal Year 2011 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant (NPSG) Program.

There is $18,962,000 available nationally for organizations located within any of the 31 designated UASI sites. The greater New York City metropolitan area is the only designated UASI in New York State. Awards of up to $75,000 per organization will be made by the federal agency through a competitive process.

UASI-NSGP provides funding support for target hardening activities to non-profit organizations that may be at high risk of terrorist attack. While this funding is provided specifically to high-risk non-profit organizations, the program seeks to integrate non-profit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It also is designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, State and local government agencies, and Citizen Corps Councils.

Eligibility

To be considered for funding, eligible organizations must:

• Be designated as a non-profit organization as described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code);
• Be registered, have recently applied for registration or be exempt from registering with the NYS Attorney General’s Office, Charities Bureau;
• Be located within New York’s only UASI-eligible urban area:
• New York City Area (includes the Cities of New York and Yonkers and the Counties of Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk);
• Be at high risk of a terrorist attack; and
• Be (or become) a member of their local Citizen Corps Council, where one exists.

Application Period

Beginning May 24, 2011, applications will be accepted via the DHSES E-Grants system. All applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 9, 2011. Not all organizations are guaranteed funding. Allocation decisions will be made by the federal Department of Homeland Security and based on risk and how well the applicant addresses program requirements through their applications. Organizations who have not previously received funding may be eligible for a one point bonus during the scoring of their applications. Supporting documentation must be received as an attachment to the application or by facsimile by the same date and time.

Applications and supporting documentation received after the due date and time will not be considered.

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Governor Cuomo Seeks Federal Disaster Assistance for Spring Floods

Asks President to declare disaster for 26 counties: Press Release

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today formally requested that President Barack Obama declare a major federal disaster for New York State and 26 counties as a result of the severe rains and incessant damaging flooding that has occurred since April 26. The Governor has requested that Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak issue a natural disaster designation.

Counties included in the Governor's request are: Allegany, Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Washington, Warren, and Yates.

"The seemingly never-ending rains and ensuing flooding have caused severe damage and losses in many corners of the State," Governor Cuomo said. "While State agencies continue to do all that is possible to assist the impacted areas, I am asking President Obama for federal assistance to help our citizens and their communities on the road to recovery."

The Governor is making the request for federal assistance based on the results of a rapid joint assessment, which he requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on April 29. Preliminary information from the assessment of the 26 counties indicates the widespread impact, devastation and severity of the damages. The FEMA-State teams estimate more than $38 million in infrastructure repair and debris removal. The severe damage to private property affected 1,060 residences, destroying 14 homes and leaving 218 with major damage, much of which is uninsured. In addition, many of the damaged homes still have standing water and have the potential for additional damages beyond those observed by the joint assessment teams.

Based on that assessment, the Governor is seeking the implementation of FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program for 21 counties. The PA program provides 75 percent federal reimbursement to municipalities for the costs of debris removal and emergency response actions as well as for repairs to public facilities. The 21 counties are Allegany, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Steuben, Tioga, Ulster, Warren, and Yates.

Additionally, he is seeking the Individual Assistance program, which includes the Individuals and Households program, Other Needs Assistance program, disaster unemployment assistance, crisis counseling and the maximum allowable assistance to individuals and businesses from the Small Business Administration. The Governor is seeking this assistance for individuals and businesses impacted by the storms and flooding in these counties: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Herkimer, Oneida, Onondaga, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Tompkins, Warren, Washington and Yates.

Governor Cuomo has also asked that FEMA implement statewide its Hazard Mitigation program, which provides 75 percent of the approved costs undertaken by state and local governments to prevent long-term risk to life or property from such disasters.

The State's response to the storms and flooding was swift and continuous. Governor Cuomo enacted the State's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, dispatched State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) personnel to impacted areas and activated the State's Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the response of State agencies. On April 29, the Governor declared a State Disaster Emergency in Essex County, one of the most heavily damaged areas.

The State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision had eight crews with 81 inmates assisting with sandbagging at four locations in Essex County. State DOT had 1,200 people and 150 pieces of equipment deployed in storm-related activities in the affected areas. The State Police readied its airboats, and the Office of Fire Prevention and Control's Swift Water Rescue Team prepared for rescue operations. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) deployed personnel to numerous locations to inspect dams and monitor slides and spills. The State Department of Health monitored public water supplies and water samples in the impacted areas.

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Telephone Collection Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

NYS - Consumer Protection Board

Affected Jurisdictions:New York

Description:

TOPIC: Telephone Collection Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans

WHO IS THE TARGETED VICTIM? Telephone users

WHAT IS THE SCAM? In these scams, a caller claims that the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences. Payday loans, also known as paycheck advances, are typically is a short-term unsecured loan to be repaid at the borrower's next pay day. The callers purport to be representatives of the FBI, Federal Legislative Department, various law firms, or other legitimate-sounding agencies. They claim to be collecting debts for Internet check cashing services.

At times, the callers may have accurate information about the victims, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employer information, bank account numbers, and names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends. The method by which the fraudsters obtained the personal information is unclear, but victims often relay that they had completed online applications for other loans or credit cards before the calls began.

The fraudsters relentlessly call the victim’s home, cell phone, and place of employment. They refuse to provide to the victims any details of the alleged payday loans and become abusive when questioned. The callers threaten victims with legal actions, arrests, and in some cases physical violence if they refuse to pay. In many cases, the callers even resort to harassment of the victim’s relatives, friends, and employers.

Some fraudsters instruct victims to fax a statement agreeing to pay a certain dollar amount, on a specific date, via prepaid visa card. The statement further declares that the victim would never dispute the debt.

Instructions:

WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE? These telephone calls are an attempt to obtain payment by instilling fear in victims. Do not follow the instructions of the caller.

If you receive telephone calls such as these, you should:

• Contact your banking institutions;
• Contact the three major credit bureaus and request an alert be put on your file;
• Contact your local law enforcement agencies if you feel you are in immediate danger; and,
• File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) website at www.ic3.gov.

For more information, visit the Consumer Protection section of the New York Department of State's website at www.dos.ny.us.

86 WB Closed between Exit 19(Allegany State Park) and Exit 18(Route 280) Cattaraugus County, until further notice for emergency road repai

Activation Time:

05/31/11 9:55 AM

Expiration Time:06/07/11 9:55 AM

Issued By:NYS - DOT

Affected Jurisdictions:Cattaraugus County

Description:

I-86 WB is closed between Exit 19 (Allegany State Park) in the Town of Redhouse and Exit 18 (Route 280) in the Town of Cold Spring, Cattaraugus County until further notice due to emergency road repair.

A detour will be posted at Exit 21.

-87 SB between Exit 16 and Exit 15 the right 2 lanes are CLOSED due to a crash at 7:50PM, Saratoga Co.

Headline:IActivation Time:

05/31/11 8:04 PM

Expiration Time:06/01/11 12:00 AM

Issued By:NYS - DOT

Affected Jurisdictions:Saratoga County

Description:

I-87 SB between Exit 16 and Exit 15 the right 2 lanes are CLOSED due to a crash at 7:50PM, Saratoga Co.

Route 78 NB/SB (Transit Road) between Gaffney Rd and Lincoln Dr in Niagara County, will be closed until further notice for emergency road repair.

Expiration Time: 06/03/11 3:58 PM

Issued By:NYS - DOT

Affected Jurisdictions:Niagara County

Description:

Route 78 NB/SB (Transit Road) between Gaffney Rd and Lincoln Dr 

in Niagara County, will be closed until further notice for emergency road repair

.*Emergency Alert System

Air Quality Alert issued expiring June 01 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo

Affected Jurisdictions:

Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming Counties

Description:...Air Quality Alert In Effect Until 3 AM EDT Wednesday... The New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation Has Issued An Air Quality Alert...In Effect Until 3 AM EDT Wednesday. Air Quality Levels In Outdoor Air Are Predicted To Be Greater Than An Air Quality Index Value Of 100 For The Pollutant Of Ozone. The Air Quality Index...Or Aqi...Was Created As An Easy Way To Correlate Levels Of Different Pollutants To One Scale. The Higher The Aqi Value...The Greater The Health Concern. When Pollution Levels Are Elevated...The New York State Department Of Health Recommends That Individuals Consider Limiting Strenuous Outdoor Physical Activity To Reduce The Risk Of Adverse Health Effects. People Who May Be Especially Sensitive To The Effects Of Elevated Levels Of Pollutants Include The Very Young, And Those With Pre-Existing Respiratory Problems Such As Asthma Or Heart Disease. Those With Symptoms Should Consider Consulting Their Personal Physician. A Toll Free Air Quality Hotline Has Been Established So New York Residents Can Stay Informed On The Air Quality Situation. The Toll Free Number Is: 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

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