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Officials at the North Carolina coast on Sunday declared a state of emergency in Dare County and ordered an evacuation of Hatteras Island at the Outer Banks, ahead of expected flooding from Hurricane Erin.
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.
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Gov. Tony Evers declares a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southeast Wisconsin
Parts of Milwaukee saw more than 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours in what is classified as a 1,000-year flood event.
A State of Emergency has been issued for all areas of Dare County, and a mandatory evacuation order is in place for Hatteras Island, according to officials.A Coastal Flood Watch has already been issued for the area as a result of the impacts from major Hurricane Erin.
The state of emergency was declared in Rio Arriba County, in response to a surge in drug trafficking, violent crime and public safety threats that have overwhelmed local resources.
Officials in Essex County, New York have issued a local state of emergency due to ongoing dry conditions that have led to a number of grass fires in the area.Top video: See previous coverageThe state of emergency is in effect from Tuesday,