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If you are still without power in Monroe County and are in need of food, water, ice, a hot shower, or a warm place to stay, visit this link for more information. http://bit.ly/SgQXop- LikesSee All
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In the wake of superstorm Sandy, I am calling on the Senate to vote on and pass H.R. 6296, my Disaster Loan Fairness Act, when they return to Washington, D.C. in mid November. This bill, which passed the House in September, will lower the i...nterest rates of disaster recovery loans. Millions of people across the country need help as they recover from Sandy, continue to recover from Lee, and recover from future disasters. http://1.usa.gov/QmDfjcSee More- It’s going to be another cold night in Northeastern Pennsylvania. If you don’t have power, or if you know someone who might not have power, please take shelter at the following locations (valid as of 5 p.m. Wednesday):
CARBON COUNTY
Bowmanstown Fire Co., 259 Lime St., Bowmanstown
Lehigh & Lausanne (L&L) Volunteer Fire Co., 390 S. Lehigh Gorge Dr., Weatherly
Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 902 Mill Rd.,...LehightonSee More
Penn Forest Township Vol. Fire Co. #2, 1507 State Route 534, Albrightsville
West End Fire Co., 855 Princeton Ave., Palmerton
MONROE COUNTY
* Koehler Fieldhouse, East Stroudsburg University, 200 Prospect St., East Stroudsburg – A state-designated “mega-shelter”
* East Stroudsburg High School, 279 N. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg – Pet-friendly
LUZERNE COUNTY
* Dallas High School, Conyngham Ave., Dallas – Not pet-friendly
* GAR High School, 250 S. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre – Not pet-friendly
* Hazleton Area High School, 1601 W. 23rd St., Hazleton – Not pet-friendly
* Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke – Pet-friendly
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
Chinchilla Hose Co., 113 Shady Lane Rd., South Abington Twp. – Shelter; Comfort station, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dalton Fire Co., 109 S. Turnpike Rd., Dalton – Comfort station, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Jefferson Township Vol. Fire Co., 405 Cortez Rd., Jefferson Twp. – Comfort station, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thornhurst Vol. Fire Co., 125 River Rd., Thornhurst – Shelter; Comfort station 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* = Red Cross shelter
Stay warm tonight, and make sure your neighbors (especially the elderly) have a warm place to sleep, a place to shower, and a place to get a hot meal. - The Carbon County Emergency Management Agency is looking for volunteers to provide food for the county’s shelters. If you are willing to help out, please call (570) 325-5083, (570) 325-5084, or (570) 325-5085.
- A Carbon County resident died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator running inside the garage. My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this tragic loss. Additionally, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and friends of those lost during Hurricane Sandy.
- UPDATE:
The Red Cross is shutting down the shelter at East Stroudsburg High School South and has opened shelters at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) and Pocono Mountain High School West (PMWHS). Both ESU and PMWHS are pet-friendly. - The temperature is dropping across PA-11, and thousands are still without power. Here is the latest list of shelters that we can confirm being open as of 5:30 p.m. Please check on your family, friends, and neighbors, and direct them to shelters if they need a warm place to stay tonight.
Monroe County:
* Koehler Fieldhouse, East Stroudsburg University, 200 Prospect St., East Stroudsburg – a state-...designated “mega-shelter”See More
* East Stroudsburg High School South, 279 N. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg – pet-friendly
Luzerne County:
* Dallas High School, Conyngham Avenue, Dallas – not pet-friendly
* GAR High School, 250 S. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre – not pet-friendly
* Hazleton Area High School, 1601 W. 23rd St., Hazleton – not pet-friendly
* Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect Street, Nanticoke – pet-friendly
Carbon County:
Bowmanstown Fire Co., 259 Lime St., Bowmanstown
Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 902 Mill Rd., Lehighton
West End Fire Co., 855 Princeton Ave., Palmerton
Note: For more locations, please call the Carbon County emergency center at (570) 325-5084 or (570) 325-5085.
* = Red Cross shelter
THESE SHELTERS ARE NOW CLOSED:
Lackawanna County:
Scranton High School
North Pocono High School
Lakeland High School
Jefferson Fire Company
Columbia County:
Columbia Montour Vocation-Technology School - Rep. Barletta talks with Red Cross personnel at a shelter set up at Hazleton Area High School.
- Rep. Barletta talks with officials at the Luzerne County EMA Center about the damage from super storm Sandy.
- County emergency management officials are very busy responding to the damage caused by Sandy. If you have a life-threatening problem, call 911. If you are without power, contact your utility provider. Only contact your county EMA center if you have a non-life-threatening, non-utility-related problem.
- In response to Hurricane Sandy, the Red Cross has opened the following shelters:
Monroe County:
East Stroudsburg High School, 279 N. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg
Luzerne County:
Dallas High School, Conyngham Avenue, Dallas
GAR High School, 250 S. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect Street, Nanticoke
Hazleton Area High School, 1601 W. 23rd St., Hazleton
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Lackawanna County:
Scranton High School, 63 Munchak Way, Scranton
North Pocono High School, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Moscow
Lakeland High School, 1593 Lakeland Dr., Jermyn
Jefferson Fire Company, 405 Cortez Rd., Lake Ariel
Columbia County:
Columbia Montour Vocation-Technology School, 5050 Sweppenheiser Dr., Bloomsburg
The Red Cross will provide cots and blankets, meals and emotional care. Anyone evacuating to a Red Cross shelter should bring essential items for each member of the family, such as prescriptions, identification, and supplies for children and family members who are elderly or disabled.
Additionally, the Red Cross is working with County Animal Response Teams and other organizations to provide pet sheltering to co-locate with the Red Cross shelter. Please bring a leash, food, water and other supplies for your pet. - UPDATE: Power Company Outage Numbers:
PPL: 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775)
Pike County Light & Power Company: 1-877-434-4100
UGI Utilities Inc.: 1-800-276-2722
PenElec (MetEd, First Energy): 1-888-544-4877 - Currently, about 1.3 million Pennsylvanians are without power. Utility companies from other states have already sent additional workers to Pennsylvania to help restore power where needed. If you are without power, please call your utility company.
PPL: 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775)
Pike County Light & Power Company: 1-877-434-4100
UGI Utilities Inc.: 1-800-276-2722 Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
As Hurricane Sandy makes landfall, pay attention to the weather forecasts. Visit www.weather.gov to find your local forecast.- In preparation for Hurricane Sandy, the Red Cross opened the following shelters today at 12:00 p.m.:
Dallas High School
P.O. Box 2000 Conyngham St.
Dallas, PA 18612
GAR High School
250 South Grant St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
...Luzerne County Community CollegeSee More
1333 S. Prospect St.
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Wyoming Area Secondary Center
20 Memoria St.
West Pittston, PA 18643 - As Hurricane Sandy approaches, I strongly encourage all residents of the 11th District and of Northeastern Pennsylvania to prepare for this potentially dangerous storm. Weather forecasters say our area might experience sustained high winds and very heavy rain, and it is possible that these conditions could continue for several days. At this point, it appears very likely that some parts of our regi...on will experience serious flooding, downed trees, prolonged power outages, flying debris, impassable roads, and even structural damage.See More
I know that for many, the possibility of another intense storm just 14 months after Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene is almost too much to bear. Some are still recovering from those floods. But the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania are resilient, and I know that together, we can make it through this storm and whatever it brings. Rest assured that I will bring the full resources of the federal government to bear, if and when they are needed.
I have directed my staff, both in the 11th District and in Washington, to remain in contact with federal, state, county, and local officials as they prepare for and respond to Hurricane Sandy.
Federal resources, including rapid-response teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, are already deploying in Pennsylvania. I’m pleased to see the federal government position assets in the state ahead of this storm.
For additional information, please visit:
www.Ready.gov – Learn how to build an emergency kit, prepare for flooding and power outages, and develop a family communications plan
www.weather.gov – National Weather Service
www.erh.noaa.gov/marfc/ – Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, which tracks the level of the Susquehanna River and provides the latest river forecasts
www.nhc.noaa.gov – National Hurricane Center, which tracks the progress of the storm Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
Hurricanes like Sandy are some of the most powerful forces in nature. The threat of flooding rain and sustained high wind across Northeastern Pennsylvania is very real, so be prepared! The Federal Emergency Management Agency has great resources to help you prepare for natural disasters. Visit http://www.ready.gov/severe-weather and learn how to prepare for severe storms.Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
As Hurricane Sandy continues to threaten Northeastern Pennsylvania, I encourage all of my constituents to be prepared. This storm could bring days of heavy rain and high winds, resulting in severe flooding and prolonged power outages. Learn how to make a basic disaster supply kit here: http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kitCongressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
Be prepared! Forecasters are saying Hurricane Sandy might cause serious damage in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Make a disaster supply kit and track the storm as it approaches. You can find the latest updates about Hurricane Sandy here: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
A new study by IHS Global Insight finds that shale energy production could support 3.5 million jobs by 2035. In addition to its job creation potential, the report finds shale energy production will help boost government revenues, reduce chr...onic deficits, and help revive American manufacturing. bit.ly/X8sLJfSee More
Since my first day in Washington, I have been committed to creating jobs and helping keep businesses competitive in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We must restore a growing, healthy economy in our area and across the country. Furthermore, we need to achieve energy independence, and going forward, encourage responsible domestic energy exploration. America needs to be better positioned to fuel our country in the months and years to come.Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
A new report says a small team including a former Navy SEAL at a CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya, asked to go to the compound during the 9/11/12 terrorist attack to save American lives – including that of our ambassador – and were denied twice..., being told by the Obama Administration to “stand down.” In a stunning act of bravery, this team ignored those orders, went to the consulate, and evacuated those they could.See More
When the annex itself came under attack, this team called for help from the U.S. military – and those requests were also denied by the Obama Administration.
The president needs to explain to the American people, who told our response team to “stand down” twice during the terrorist attack in Libya? Who told them to not try to save our ambassador and other Americans at our consulate? Who denied the requests for military help during the attack on our annex?
The American people – especially the families of those who were brutally assaulted and killed – deserve truthful answers, and they deserve them right now. http://fxn.ws/Sd6TeyCongressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
As most of you may have heard, Hurricane Sandy could impact Northeastern Pennsylvania early next week. The National Weather Service is predicting flash flooding or river flooding. Please make sure you are prepared. Visit http://www.ready.gov/floods for more information and keep track of the local weather forecast.- A report by the Energy Information Administration predicts that colder weather and higher fuel prices will drive up heating costs much higher than last year’s relatively mild winter. Therefore, on October 10, I signed a letter sent to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebellius to urge the Administration to quickly release funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP will help ensure recipients do not have to choose between paying their energy bills and paying for food and medicine.
Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link via Senator John Yudichak.
Congratulations to Senator John Yudichak, the Pennsylvania legislature, and Governor Corbett for all their hard work.- Yesterday, I presented several long-overdue medals to Louis J. Roman of Pittston, an 88-year-old veteran of World War II. http://1.usa.gov/RYdUg3
- Today, I joined family members and the state police to honor Trooper Joshua D. Miller. http://1.usa.gov/SuhT4z
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- Since January 2009, for every person added to the labor force, 10 have left. The president’s policies have failed U.S. citizens and continue to hurt the economy. I have voted for and the House passed 39 jobs bills that are now stuck in the Senate. We must restore a growing, healthy economy in our area and across the country. We must preserve the American Dream for our nation’s children and grandchildren.
Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
A U.S. CEO partners with North Carolina Universities to give $1 million in scholarships to illegal aliens. http://bit.ly/RJCgNC A recent study found that 2011 college students graduated with about $26,600 in debt – up 5% from 2010—and faced a 8.8 percent unemployment rate. Do you think this entrepreneur is right in creating college scholarships solely for illegal aliens?- Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for nearly 62 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2013.
We cannot forgo our promise to our nation’s seniors. I voted for a 10-year budget proposal that would protect and preserve Social Security benefits, while also paying off the national debt. Additionally, I’m a cosponsor of the CPI for Seniors Act (H.R. 1806), which ...would dramatically improve the way the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is calculated. This bill would include the costs of gasoline, home heating oil, and health care when the annual COLA is determined. Right now, those three factors are excluded from the COLA calculation, and that’s not fair. Energy costs, for instance, are at record levels for this time of year.See More
I believe we need to give seniors a more realistic cost-of-living increase that keeps up with their rising living expenses. - According to the Competitive Enterprise Institute, the federal government produces a new regulation every hour and 55 minutes. By the end of this year, the bureaucratic machine will have produced 3,868 new regulations. Excessive regulations...are stifling our small businesses. As a result, the United States has become a more difficult place to start a business. We need to make sure would-be entrepreneurs today have the confidence in the economy to take a risk and start their own business. http://bit.ly/Ro0xZE Like if you support small businesses.See More
- Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House voted unanimously to pass the Senate amended H.B. 1121. This legislation cracks down on criminal gang activity by creating a new criminal offense of recruiting gang members and establishing tougher sentences for crimes of violence or drug trafficking that benefits gangs. Over the past two years, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that New York gangs are expa...nding their drug-trafficking and violence to communities in Luzerne County. As a father and a grandfather, I want our children and grandchildren to be safe in our communities; therefore, I commend the Pennsylvania legislature for passing this important bill which will help protect Northeastern Pennsylvania from gangs. H.B. 1121 now moves to Governor Corbett’s desk to be signed into law.See More
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In 2009, President Obama funneled $535 million in taxpayer money to Solyndra. By 2011, Solyndra filed for bankruptcy and the FBI raided its facilities. Now, another government-aided advanced-battery manufacturer that received $249 million from the 2009 economic stimulus, filed for bankruptcy. This is just another example of a clean-energy failure funded at the taxpayers’ expense. fxn.ws/QQcjsW- ActivityNovemberPeople Who Like This7
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