http://www.fema.gov/news/disasters.fema#em
40 states out of 50 are in states of emergency because of katrina.
I dont quite understand why here in oregon we're in a state of emergency. We aren't recieving any evacuees.
You dont think its a problem? Thats just because you havent read what powers the government....er bush/nero has at his disposal now.
The more I read up on it the more worried I get.
This is from wikipedia...
A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend certain normal functions of government, may work to alert citizens to alter their normal behaviors, or may order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a rationale for suspending civil liberties. Such declarations usually come during a time of natural disaster, during periods of civil unrest, or following a declaration of war (therefore, in democratic countries many call this martial law, most with non critical intent).
The courts in the United States are often very lenient in allowing almost any action to be taken in the case of such a declared emergency, if it is reasonably related. For example, habeas corpus is the right to challenge an arrest in court. The U.S. Constitution says, "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_emergency
Maybe its nothing but my trick knee that twinges when bad weather is coming is twinging like heck after reading this and other informational sites.
thoughts on this?