Monday, August 10, 2015

Fire Weather/ Budget and the Constitution/ Fires and Drones


Missoulian: Fire weather watch issued for western Montana
National Weather Service
“Scattered showers and thunderstorms will occur this afternoon and evening across central Idaho and western Montana. We expect storms to be dry, with plenty of lightning and little-to-no rainfall and gusty outflow winds. In addition to interrupting outdoor plans to the public, storms could also pose a threat for new wildfire starts from lightning. Anyone with plans to be outdoors should be aware of the threat for dangerous lightning.”

Missoulian: The 3 federal balanced budget amendment plans, at a glance
S.J.Res.18 : A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res.1 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res.7 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res.12 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.Con.Res.26 : Effectuating the Compact for a Balanced Budget.
H.J.Res.28 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.
H.J.Res.41 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res.54 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res.55 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Missoulian:  Drones getting in the way of emergency responders
Drones can be Deadly for Wildland Firefighters
“Imagine if a hostile country sent an Unmanned Aircraft System (link is external) or UAS, otherwise known as a drone, to disturb the efforts of firefighters during a catastrophic wildfire. The confusion that might ensue could cause loss of life and property as flames jump fire lines simply because resources have been diverted or grounded to identify and remove the UAS.

But these threats aren’t coming from an enemy state. They are being flown by our own citizens and impeding the job of our firefighters.  This isn’t a script for a Hollywood film. It’s really happening.”

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