Katrina evacuees find welcome in Columbia
Katrina evacuees from New Orleans arrive at Columbia Metropolitan Airport and are welcomed at the Navy Reserve Center campus. Ronnie Hebert, 48, says she may settle in the Midlands amid a warm reception with flowers fruit and volunteers. She previously worked for the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Ronnie Hebert
New Orleans
Navy Reserve Center
University of South Carolina
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Army Corps of Engineers
Midlands
Charleston mix up over Katrina evacuee flight
Dozens of medical workers rushed to a hangar in Charleston to handle 180 evacuees from Katrina only to learn the flight was bound for Charleston West Virginia more than 500 miles away. The Federal Emergency Management Agency twice misdirected South Carolina officials about the destination. Governor Mark Sanford and emergency officials voiced confusion and said they were prepared.
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Governor’s Office
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South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Platinum Gas Saver promises 22 percent fuel savings
Federal Consumer Protection confirms fuel savings claimed by Boston National Fuelsaver Corp for the Platinum Gas Saver. The device connects to a vacuum line and claims to boost burning efficiency from 68 to 90 percent, reducing gallons needed per mile. government testing reportedly shows greater savings than the 22 percent claim.
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Federal Consumer Protection
Boston National Fuelsaver Corp
Joe Robinson
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