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Guard contemplates New Madrid disaster

September 28, 2009 By

National Guard officials from eight states have contemplated disaster and hope that by doing so they have a better handle on how to react should the New Madrid fault rupture.

Col_Hagler_Gen_Danner,jpg.jpg The Missouri National Guard hosted a conference to coordinate the emergency response of eight states should the New Madrid earthquake actually strike. The conference considered the damage an earthquake the magnitude of 6.5 would do in southeast Missouri and beyond. Public Affairs Representative for the 70th Troop Command of the Missouri National Guard, Bill Phelan, says the predictions are scary.

"According to the experts who were at this conference, the damage from a 6.5 magnitude or greater earthquake along the New Madrid fault would be a disaster of such magnitude that it would take ten years to recover from," says Phelan.

Phelan says those gathered at the conference in St. Louis looked at Karina as a model of what to expect.

"Katrina was a catastrophe that is similar in scope to what we think would happen if there was a catastrophic earthquake along the New Madrid fault," Phelan says.

The conference allowed the eight states to assess their readiness, to better understand what they will need should disaster strike. The eight states which participated were Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. The meeting was billed as the first New Madrid Seismic Zone Workshop. It was held at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis.

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Guard contemplates New Madrid disaster

September 28, 2009 By

National Guard officials from eight states have contemplated disaster and hope that by doing so they have a better handle on how to react should the New Madrid fault rupture.

Colonel Hagler, General Danner

Col. Hagler, Gen. Danner

The Missouri National Guard hosted a conference to coordinate the emergency response of eight states should the New Madrid earthquake actually strike. The conference considered the damage an earthquake the magnitude of 6.5 would do in southeast Missouri and beyond.

Public Affairs Representative for the 70th Troop Command of the Missouri National Guard, Bill Phelan, says the predictions are scary.

“According to the experts who were at this conference, the damage from a 6.5 magnitude or greater earthquake along the New Madrid fault would be a disaster of such magnitude that it would take ten years to recover from,” says Phelan.

Phelan says those gathered at the conference in St. Louis looked at Karina as a model of what to expect.

“Katrina was a catastrophe that is similar in scope to what we think would happen if there was a catastrophic earthquake along the New Madrid fault,” Phelan says.

The conference allowed the eight states to assess their readiness, to better understand what they will need should disaster strike. The eight states which participated were Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. The meeting was billed as the first New Madrid Seismic Zone Workshop. It was held at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis.

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Alexander grabs Big 12 offensive honors

September 28, 2009 By

Alexander.JPG Missouri WR Danario Alexander is the Big 12 Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week.  Mizzou won 31-21 win last Friday at Nevada.  Alexander caught 9 passes for a career high 170 yards and  two touchdowns of 31 and 74 yards.   

Alexander’s receiving yardage was the 11 th -best single game performance in MU history, and it was the 2 nd -straight game that Alexander has had multiple TD receptions, after his 2-TD game against Furman the previous week.  Alexander now ranks 3 rd in the Big 12 and 13 th in the NCAA in receptions per game (7.25), and also ranks 5 th in the Big 12 and 18 th nationally, in receiving yards per game (101.00).  The 2 TDs on Friday gave Alexander 12 for his career, and that moved him into a tie for 8th place on the Mizzou career TD receptions chart (Chase Coffman holds the record, with 30). 

QB Blaine Gabbert won the award in the season’s first week for his big day in Mizzou’s 37-9 win over Illinois.   

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Conservation Departmet warns of hunting-related falls

September 28, 2009 By

The Missouri Department of Conservation is urging safety during bow hunting season.

Bow season for deer started Sept. 15 and runs through Jan. 15, with the exception of the firearms season in November.

That means deer –and hunters– are on the move. Jim Low with Conservation says most accidents associated with bow hunting are a result of falls from tree stands.

Low says the most dangerous times — when falls usually happen — is when hunters are climbing up to, down from or in and out of tree stands.

“Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine conducted a survey and they found that one in three tree-stand hunters will have a tree-stand accident at some time,” he says. “If it hasn’t happened to you yet, the chances are pretty good that it will.”

He says hunters should always let someone know where they will be hunting so if an accident happens, someone will know where to search.

Low says having a good, sturdy stand and wearing a full-body harness can prevent serious falls. Low says hunters are also urged use a haul rope to bring their gear up, that allows them to keep their hands free while climbing up.

He says a whistle or an air horn can also be a life saver — something to signal so people can find a fall victim when they need help.

“Be aware of the condition of the stand, check the parts, take a look at how it’s mounted everytime you climb in, make sure it’s not worn,” he says. “Permanent stand made of wood, they deteriorate after time. A disproportionate number of falls are attributed to wood stands that have worn down.”

Conservation recommends those who buy a tree stand get one that is certified by the Tree Stand Manufacturers Association.

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Conservation Dept. warns of hunting-related falls

September 28, 2009 By

The Missouri Department of Conservation is urging safety during bow hunting season.

Bow season for deer started Sept. 15 and runs through Jan. 15, with the exception of the firearms season in November.

That means deer … and hunters … are on the move. Jim Low with Conservation says most accidents associated with bow hunting are a result of falls from tree stands.

Low says the most dangerous times — when falls usually happen — is when hunters are climbing up to, down from or in and out of tree stands.

“Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine conducted a survey and they found that one in three tree-stand hunters will have a tree-stand accident at some time,” he says.  “If it hasn’t happened to you yet, the chances are pretty good that it will.”

He says hunters should always let someone know where they will be hunting so if an accident happens, someone will know where to search.

Low says having a good, sturdy stand and wearing a full-body harness can prevent serious falls. Low says hunters are also urged use a haul rope to bring their gear up, that allows them to keep their hands free while climbing up.

He says a whistle or an airhorn can also be a lifesaver — something to signal so people can find a fall victim when they need help.

“Be aware of the condition of the stand, check the parts, take a look at how it’s mounted everytime you climb in, make sure it’s not worn,” he says. “Permanent stand made of wood, they deteriorate after time. A disproportionate number of falls are attributed to wood stands that have worn down.”

Conservation recommends those who buy a tree stand get one that is certified by the Tree Stand Manufacturers Association .


Jessica Machetta reports [Download/listen MP3]

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