Emergency staff gaps prompt crossagency response plan
Crandall says a 10 member ODS staff cannot cover nonstop emergencies but governors would mobilize personnel from other agencies. Gov. Ray cites a penitentiary uprising as example of cooperation and notes an emergency response team is being formed from ODS, Iowa National Guard, and Public Safety officials to move in during crises.
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Iowa lawmakers hear Iowa disaster plan criticisms and safety cautions
Gov. Ray defends nuclear safety oversight while NRC questions regulations as FEMA official Breheny and others prepare for a legislative hearing on Iowa disaster planning. The special committee will hear that federal funding for Iowa’s program is insufficient and needs enhancement.
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Iowa
Iowa Beef land ownership for waste water distribution okayed
Iowa Development Commission concluded that Iowa Beef Packing can own 1 470 acres for distributing waste water from its hog processing plant. The land’s farming use is incidental to the primary non farming purpose and aligns with aiding local hog processing capacity.
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Lowa
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Iowa
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U.S. AWACS Move Adds Radar Coverage in Middle East
The United States plans six AWACS radar planes patrolling the Middle East with two newly dispatched aircraft to Egypt and four already in Saudi Arabia. State Department officials cite Egyptian needs and defense against external aggression, while Libya remains a concern alongside Sudan’s military aid. Robert McFarlane toured Sudan to assess needs as Iowa beef and pork debates unfold locally.
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Inmates to Work on State Bridges Near Prisons
McClintic says security unlikely to be an issue as non-violent inmates would do road and bridge tasks near correctional facilities within 50 miles. Given notes projects may involve scraping and painting bridges with state supplying transport and wages. Counties could benefit from unskilled labor if the plan gains Transportation Commission approval at its Oct 27 meeting, with work starting within 60 days.
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Reagan Lubricates Support for AWACS Sale With Eight Senators
Reagan met with eight uncommitted senators at the White House and won four to back the administration in the next week’s vote. Senators Abdnor East Stevens Mattingly and Quayle expressed satisfaction with assurances that security safeguards would protect the advanced military technology involved. On Capitol Hill Percy and Stevens also announced support.
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Alaska
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Georgia
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Indiana
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