#Wisconsin wildfires create state of emergency

#Wisconsin wildfires create state of emergency

“#Wisconsin wildfires create state of emergency” As wildfires continue to blaze across Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers on Monday signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency which includes deploying the state’s National Guard.  The executive order directs all state agencies to lead in wildfire prevention, response and recovery efforts during the spring fire season, which usually lasts through May. According to…

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#Alabama ‘supercell’ that produced tornado captured in satellite imagery

#Alabama ‘supercell’ that produced tornado captured in satellite imagery

“#Alabama ‘supercell’ that produced tornado captured in satellite imagery” This week’s severe weather in the Mid-South was visible from outer space.  Stunning imagery from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) GOES East satellite captured the Thursday “supercell” that produced a large tornado in Alabama near Brent and Centerville. “In the 16-second timelapse, you can see the lightning that accompanied the storm during March…

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#Texas AG to issue  million loan forgiveness after storms

#Texas AG to issue $29 million loan forgiveness after storms

“#Texas AG to issue $29 million loan forgiveness after storms” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday he will enact a $29 million electric bill forgiveness plan for Texans who were gouged by surging energy prices during last month’s historic winter storm. According to the Paxton’s office, Griddy Energy LLC, debited their customers “enormous amounts.”…

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#Goldman Sachs reportedly set to make 0M off Texas storm

#Goldman Sachs reportedly set to make $200M off Texas storm

“#Goldman Sachs reportedly set to make $200M off Texas storm” Traders at Goldman Sachs may reap huge profits from the winter storm last month that left many across Texas and other Southern states without electricity, clean water and heat, Bloomberg News reported Friday. The Wall Street bank could make up to $200 million from the physical sale…

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#Texas power operators overcharged companies  billion

#Texas power operators overcharged companies $16 billion

“#Texas power operators overcharged companies $16 billion” The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a massive error that resulted in $16 billion in overcharges last month when millions of residents were left without power after a historic winter storm, according to a watchdog that oversees the power grid operator. ERCOT set the maximum price of…

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#Louisiana parents to bathe kids in giant seafood boiler

#Louisiana parents to bathe kids in giant seafood boiler

“#Louisiana parents to bathe kids in giant seafood boiler” How do you like your children cooked? Despite significant damages following extreme winter weather, a family in Louisiana has managed to survive the storm by tossing their kids in a giant stockpot outside their home — for bathing, of course. The Harper family has found themselves…

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