US Storms Kill 12, Millions Remain Without Power
VOA News
July 01, 2012
Violent storms that tore through the eastern United States late Friday have left at least 12 people dead and more than 3 million without power.
The storms hit the region amid a record heat wave, uprooting trees, knocking down power lines. Emergencies have been declared in Washington, along with four states - Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.
The State of Emergency declaration typically gives governors the option of activating National Guard troops, and lets them use resources to support the safety of citizens.
Six deaths were reported in Virginia, two in New Jersey, two in Maryland and one each in Ohio and Kentucky - most the result of fallen trees.
Widespread power outages spanned the region, with officials saying it could be days before all electricity is restored.
fuente: La Voz de América, http://www.voanews.com/content/us_storms_kill_tweleve_millions_remain_without_power/1352311.html
July 01, 2012
Violent storms that tore through the eastern United States late Friday have left at least 12 people dead and more than 3 million without power.
The storms hit the region amid a record heat wave, uprooting trees, knocking down power lines. Emergencies have been declared in Washington, along with four states - Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.
The State of Emergency declaration typically gives governors the option of activating National Guard troops, and lets them use resources to support the safety of citizens.
Six deaths were reported in Virginia, two in New Jersey, two in Maryland and one each in Ohio and Kentucky - most the result of fallen trees.
Widespread power outages spanned the region, with officials saying it could be days before all electricity is restored.
fuente: La Voz de América, http://www.voanews.com/content/us_storms_kill_tweleve_millions_remain_without_power/1352311.html
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