Yuma News
President Donald J. Trump Approves Nebraska Disaster Declaration
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 21 March 2019 21 March 2019
Washington, DC - Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on March 9, 2019, and continuing.
New steps to strengthen FDA’s food safety program for 2020 and beyond
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- Written by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas
- Published: 21 March 2019 21 March 2019
Washington, DC - When it comes to the foods we eat, we live in an unprecedented time of technological change. Thanks to innovations in technology and the new requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), we now have more opportunities to strengthen public health and bring innovative food products to consumers than perhaps at any other time in our history. But our ability to fulfill these responsibilities becomes more challenging every year with increased globalization, advances in science and technology, and shifts in consumer expectations that drive change throughout the food system.
Fentanyl Awarenes
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 21 March 2019 21 March 2019
Yuma, Arizona - On Friday, March 15, 2019 the Yuma Police Department responded to two separate calls, in reference to an overdose. One call was for a 16 year old male and the second call was for a 17 year old female. Both reportedly overdosed and were transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center. In both of these cases, Narcan was administered. On Sunday, March 17, 2019 a 27 year old male reportedly overdosed and Narcan was administered.
Trash and yard debris fires, both happen way too often
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 21 March 2019 21 March 2019
Yuma, Arizona - Over the last several weeks the Yuma Fire Department has responded to a number of trash and yard debris fires, both happen way too often. These types of fires within residential neighborhoods can be a nuisance and a hazard. Fires too close to other combustibles and property lines pose the risk of serious fire spread, especially under windy conditions. Un-permitted fires are unlawful and also result in many unnecessary Fire Department responses, possibly delaying response to other serious emergencies.
Chief Lekan's final pursuit open house
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- Written by Sergeant Lori Franklin Sergeant Lori Franklin
- Published: 20 March 2019 20 March 2019
Yuma, Arizona - After nearly 33 years on the force, Yuma’s Chief of Police, John Lekan’s final pursuit before retiring is raising money to build the Fallen Officer’s Monument (FOM). It’s a project the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Yuma Lodge, have been working on tirelessly.
The Department of State Dedicates the New U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 20 March 2019 20 March 2019
Jakarta, Indonesia - As a display of our enduring friendship and important partnerships with Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr., Chargé d’affaires for the U.S. Mission to ASEAN Jane Bocklage, and Director of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Addison D. “Tad” Davis IV, along with Indonesian Government officials, dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia today.
Thrift store purchase came with a warning
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- Written by AMAC AMAC
- Published: 20 March 2019 20 March 2019
Yuma, Arizona - The donations manager at a North Carolina thrift store was warned by the donor that the furniture in question was haunted, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.