12/27/12
State News
Poultry holds on to No. 1 spot in state
December 20, 2012
Choctaw Plaindealer
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Ag Communications
Poultry again took the top spot among Mississippi's agricultural
commodities for 2012, with a preliminary estimated value of $2.5 billion.
http://choctaw.winstonnewsonline.com/2012/12/20/poultry-holds-on-to-no-1-spot-in-state/
National News
EPA officials say toxic sites OK after superstorm; but few actual tests
done
By Associated Press, Published: December 23
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — For more than a month, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency has said that the recent superstorm didn't cause significant
problems at any of the 247 Superfund toxic waste sites it's monitoring in
New York and New Jersey.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/epa-officials-say-toxic-sites-ok-after-superstorm-but-few-actual-tests-done/2012/12/23/d4fd525c-4d25-11e2-835b-02f92c0daa43_story.html
2012: Global warming became reality
Record melting of Arctic Ocean ice. Record heat and droughts. New York
under water. Believe climate change now?
BY SETH BORENSTEIN, AP
As 2012 began, winter in the U.S. went AWOL. Spring and summer arrived
early with wildfires, blistering heat and drought. And fall hit the eastern
third of the country with the ferocity of Superstorm Sandy.
http://www.salon.com/2012/12/26/2012_global_warming_became_reality/
Report finds US energy production growing, consumption down
The Hill
By Zack Colman - 12/26/12 12:53 PM ET
A new report shows U.S. energy consumption dropping, even as the industry
experiences a boost in production.
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/274569-eia-us-energy-consumption-down-production-up
Opinion
'Nutrient reduction strategy' is flawed
Op-Ed
The Gazette
By Neila Seaman
If it weren't so sad, the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy released last
month would be laughable.
http://thegazette.com/2012/12/27/nutrient-reduction-strategy-is-flawed/
Press Releases
Updated Damages from Christmas Severe Weather Event
PEARL – State and local officials continue initial damage assessments from
severe weather that moved through the state on Tuesday.
Gov. Phil Bryant declared a State of Emergency on Tuesday, which allows
state resources to be used throughout the impacted areas to assist local
governments in responding to this disaster. MEMA Area Coordinators have
deployed to the affected areas.
Sheltering:
· A shelter has opened in Pearl River County to house those whose homes
were impacted by this event. The shelter is located at 1376 McNeill
Steephollow Road, Carriere.
Injuries:
· More than 25 injuries have been reported statewide.
Damage:
Twelve counties have reported damages to the State Emergency Operations
Center in Pearl. The damages are as follows:
· Amite: Three homes destroyed, five major damage and two minor.
· Forrest: Four homes destroyed and two homes minor damage. One injury.
· George: Damage to a few homes.
· Greene: Damage to a few homes and one public building.
· Hinds: Damage to homes and a few injuries.
· Jones: Four homes with minor damage.
· Lawrence: Damage to homes, damage to businesses and several injuries.
· Monroe: Localized flooding.
· Pearl River: Damage to homes and multiple injuries.
· Perry: Damage to several homes.
· Stone: Damage to several homes.
· Wilkinson: Damage to homes and businesses, power outages and a few
injuries.
Updates of reported damages will be released as they become available.
The public is encouraged to follow MEMA on Twitter and Facebook for
updates.
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