In Mexico

The Holdsworth Center, an educational leadership institute, selects six Texas school districts for five-year partnership

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Monday, April 26, 2021
In Mexico, Republic of Texas, Holdsworth

Click here for more detailed data on each district.\nThe selection marks the latest expansion of The Holdsworth Partnership that is now serving 19 school districts in Texas.

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  • Click here for more detailed data on each district.\nThe selection marks the latest expansion of The Holdsworth Partnership that is now serving 19 school districts in Texas.
  • "We recognize the urgency of this moment and are honored to play a role.
  • "\nThe six districts were chosen from a pool of 43 applicants, a 130 percent increase from the last application period in 2019.
  • "\nDriven by the belief that great leaders can push student achievement levels to new heights, The Holdsworth Center partners with Texas public school districts to help educators become experts at leadership, then grow stronger leaders within their own systems.

Georgia Power storm crews wrap up historic hurricane season

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricane seasons, Geography of the United States, Hurricanes in South Carolina, Hurricane Zeta, In Mexico

ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the official close of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Georgia Power crews responded to more than 26 severe weather events that impacted Georgia, in a record-breaking hurricane season.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the official close of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Georgia Power crews responded to more than 26 severe weather events that impacted Georgia, in a record-breaking hurricane season.
  • We responded to 26 storm events, a record number of storms, including Hurricane Zeta," said Georgia Power's Storm Center Director David Maske.
  • As the 2020 hurricane season ends and winter weather season begins, Georgia Power encourages customers to keep safety first, no matter the storm season with the following tips:
    Before a Storm: Stay aware and check the weather forecast before heading outdoors.
  • Making Repairs Georgia Power crews focus on repairs that return power to the greatest number of customers in the least amount of time.

One Year After Ridgecrest Earthquake, California Office of Emergency Services Urges Awareness and Planning

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Disaster preparedness, In Mexico, Ridgecrest earthquakes, Ridgecrest, California, Earthquake warning system, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Mechanics, Seismology, Earthquake, ShakeAlert

One year later, in recognition of the event, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding businesses and residents that tools and resources are available through the California Earthquake Early Warning System.

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  • One year later, in recognition of the event, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding businesses and residents that tools and resources are available through the California Earthquake Early Warning System.
  • With a few seconds of advance warning, MyShake users can take protective actions to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
  • Last years Ridgecrest earthquake is a stark reminder that a seismic event can strike at any time with far reaching impact.
  • For official information about the California Earthquake Early Warning System, visit: earthquake.ca.gov and the Cal OES Newsroom .

University of Shizuoka Announces New Study on 2019 Ridgecrest, California, Earthquake Sequence to Encourage Reconfirming Earthquake Preparedness on Regular Basis

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Seismology, Earthquakes, Types of earthquake, In Mexico, Ridgecrest earthquakes, Ridgecrest, California, Geology, Earthquake, Foreshock, Aftershock

The Ridgecrest earthquake sequence, which occurred near the town of Ridgecrest, California, included a magnitude ("M") 7.1 quake on July 4, 2019, as well as active foreshocks and aftershocks.

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  • The Ridgecrest earthquake sequence, which occurred near the town of Ridgecrest, California, included a magnitude ("M") 7.1 quake on July 4, 2019, as well as active foreshocks and aftershocks.
  • Crustal deformation due to this sequence caused stress perturbation in a nearby region, but implications of future seismicity are still uncertain.
  • The result of this new work encourages local residents to reconfirm preparedness for an earthquake on a regular basis.
  • It was created through the amalgamation of three former public colleges in 1987 and was expanded to comprise five colleges.