Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina braces for Hurricane Erin, which is expected to bring dangerous weather conditions to the coast this week.

Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as the state prepares for Hurricane Erin. According to a press release, the emergency declaration will help mobilize resources and personnel to assist along the coast.

New Mexico’s Democrat governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over rampant violence and drug trafficking in a large swath of her state.

Towns and villages on Long Island declared states of emergency Wednesday as Hurricane Erin draws near. Surf is blasting coastlines, ocean beaches are closed to swimming, and residents are bracing for possible flooding and widespread erosion . Commercial fishing boats are docked to ride out the storm.

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North Carolina’s governor urged state residents along the coast to prepare and listen to emergency guidelines in anticipation of the storm.

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The Village of Cary declared a state of emergency after heavy rains and strong winds caused widespread flooding, tree damage, and power outages, resulting in nearly 100 calls to the fire