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Thursday, February 21, 2013  The declaration also allows state agencies to coordinate directly with cities and counties to provide emergency services.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Gov. Jay Nixon signed an executive order Wednesday morning declaring a state of emergency in Missouri in response to severe storms that hit Missouri.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Officials with Davis County do not believe that a State of Emergency is necessary after flash flooding tore through the county this past week.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  A massive storm billed as the worst in decades barreled toward the northeast Wednesday, leaving vast swaths from Chicago to New York paralyzed by snow and ice, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded all night and shuttering airports and schools.

Friday, December 31, 2010  Thursday night's storms caused extensive damage across the state.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency and the federal government sent in skimmers and booms Thursday as oil from a massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico oozed toward the fragile coastline.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  Winter storm pushing snow, dangerously cold wind across Midwest; unusual cold snap grips South