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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material GDACS EMM News FeedTeam Rubicon: The veterans who DO deserve thanks of flood's victimshttp://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/630990/Team-Rubicon-Storm-Frank-floods-York-north-England-clean-up-veterans-soldiers-thanks?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-uk-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+UK+Feed%29TEAM RUBICON Marco Giannangeli, EXCLUSIVE Team Rubicon volunteers help with the clean up in the wake of December's devastating floods Dozens of ex-Army soldiers were last night using their military skills and experience to help locals combat the devastation caused by extreme floods in North Yorkshire.Sun, 03 Jan 2016 01:07:00 +0100expressenexpress-fecaf5655dbca961a25306b07254b030NaturalDisasters43.340278 -88.457531.509167 -92.76472233.9156114107951 -80.901138739927832.004167 -82.75472240.62105 -74.31153653.88509 -1.26733954.1666667 -1.531.565357 -93.47486454.0 -2.027.712 85.31320160103010700Nation Now Video: Brevard Hall of Fame wants Jim Morrison remains Video: Brevard Hall of Fame wants Jim Morrison remains Brevard Hall of Fame wants the remains of Jim Morrison in Melbourne. Video by Craig Rubadoux. Posted Dec. 30, 2015. Nation Now 53 minutes ago Nation D.C. Residents React to Cosby's Arraignment D.C. Residents React to Cosby's Arraignment In the shadow of a famous mural of Bill Cosby, people in Washington reacted to the news of his arraignment in a sex assault charge, calling the news "unfortunate", but "just". (Dec. 30) Nation 2 hours, 8 minutes ago Nation Chicago to arm police officers with Tasers Chicago to arm police officers with Tasers Chicago mayor announced a police policy overhaul that stresses "mitigation and de-escalation techniques" over lethal force. Nation 2 hours, 15 minutes ago Nation Now Officer who killed unarmed parole violator not indicted Officer who killed unarmed parole violator not indicted A grand jury decided Wednesday not to indict an Aurora, Colo., police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man wanted for violating parole. Nation Now 2 hours, 41 minutes ago News In farewell speech, Duncan chides USA's 'collective failure' to protect kids In farewell speech, Duncan chides USA's 'collective failure' to protect kids Duncan says many young people don't expect to live past teen years News 2 hours, 51 minutes ago Nation AP Top Stories 30 P AP Top Stories 30 P Here are the top stories for Wednesday, December 30th: Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault; TX officials tour storm damage; Chicago mayor announces police overhaul; Giant squid spotted in Japan bay. Nation 3 hours, 4 minutes ago Nation Marshal: 'Affluenza' Teen Not Expected Back Soon Marshal: 'Affluenza' Teen Not Expected Back Soon U.S. Marshals say they are doubtful either Ethan Couch or his mother will return the U.S. any time soon after a Mexican judge granted an injunction blocking his deportation from Mexico. (Dec. 30) Nation 3 hours, 9 minutes ago Life Beyond Champagne: A guide to sparkling wine Beyond Champagne: A guide to sparkling wine From Prosecco to Cava and Sekt, there's a lot more to sparkling wine than just Champagne. Life 3 hours, 18 minutes ago Nation Chicago mayor: More Tasers, less 'lethal force' Chicago mayor: More Tasers, less 'lethal force' Mayor Rahm Emanuel announce 'major overhaul' of city's lethal force policy. Nation 3 hours, 25 minutes ago Nation Famous New Year's Eve Ball Tested Famous New Year's Eve Ball Tested Organizers of the New Year's Eve Celebration in Times Square gathered to test the New Year's Eve ball. (30 Dec.) Nation 3 hours, 45 minutes ago Nation Raw: Cosby Arrives at Police Station Raw: Cosby Arrives at Police Station Actor Bill Cosby was brought to a Pennsylvania police station to be booked on charges of indecent assault stemming from an alleged incident at his home 12 years ago. Cosby will remain free on $1 million bail pending trial. (Dec. 30) Nation 3 hours, 45 minutes ago News Cities around the world on New Year's Eve alert Cities around the world on New Year's Eve alert Security warnings have been issued for major events such as bowl games. News 3 hours, 46 minutes ago Nation Now Watch: Kid tries bacon for first time, completely loses it Watch: Kid tries bacon for first time, completely loses it There are many firsts in our lives that we hold close to the heart: our first car, first job, and our first kiss to name a few. Nation Now 3 hours, 56 minutes ago Nation Raw: Floods threaten hundreds of midwest homes Raw: Floods threaten hundreds of midwest homes Federal officials are monitoring levees on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, warning that floods could threaten hundreds of homes in Illinois and Missouri. Crews in towns like Alton, Illinois are piling sandbags to hold the water back. Nation 3 hours, 59 minutes ago Nation Raw: Flood Waters Limit Access in Mo. Suburbs Raw: Flood Waters Limit Access in Mo. Suburbs Major rivers in flood-prone areas of Missouri and Illinois are creeping toward milestone or near-record crests. (Dec. 30) Nation 4 hours ago Nation Now Police: Woman crashed U.S. Postal Service truck while drunk Police: Woman crashed U.S. Postal Service truck while drunk A woman driving a U.S. Postal Service truck was arrested and charged last month after Titusville, Fla., police said she hit a parked vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Nation Now 4 hours, 15 minutes ago Nation Raw: Bill Cosby Arrives for Arraignment Raw: Bill Cosby Arrives for Arraignment Actor Bill Cosby arrived at a magistrate's office Wednesday to be arraigned on charges of indecent assault following accusations of an incident at his home 12 years ago. (Dec. 30) Nation 4 hours, 21 minutes ago Nation Legal Analyst Discusses Cosby Assault Charge Legal Analyst Discusses Cosby Assault Charge Dan Schorr, a former sex crimes prosecutor discusses the sexual assault charges filed against Bill Cosby. (Dec. 30) Nation 5 hours, 1 minute ago Nation Eagles CEO: Chip Kelly Did Not Push To Keep Job Eagles CEO: Chip Kelly Did Not Push To Keep Job Philadelphia Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie says Chip Kelly didn't push to keep his coaching job in their final meeting where Kelly was fired. (Dec. 30) Nation 5 hours, 6 minutes ago College Officials investigate Dartmouth swimmer drowning Officials investigate Dartmouth swimmer drowning The swimmer had been trying to complete four laps underwater. College 5 hours, 12 minutes ago Nation Now NYPD officer killed in Afghanistan remembered for love of life NYPD officer killed in Afghanistan remembered for love of life New York Police Detective Joseph Lemm was killed in a suicide attack. Nation Now 5 hours, 19 minutes ago Nation Now Husband gives wife a white Christmas with fake snow Husband gives wife a white Christmas with fake snow It may have been 72 degrees on Christmas in Richmond, Va., but there was snow on the ground at Trevor Smithson’s house. Nation Now 5 hours, 22 minutes agohttp://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation-now/2015/12/30/78101692/Video: Brevard Hall of Fame wants Jim Morrison remains Brevard Hall of Fame wants the remains of Jim Morrison in Melbourne. Video by Craig Rubadoux. Posted Dec. 30, 2015. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.Thu, 31 Dec 2015 01:53:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-68b59068e8aa803be610f1efd2b2878dNaturalDisasters34.5309 69.13675738.9051 -77.016237.5634 -77.473335.6831 139.80938.8988 -90.15910319.3395004253507 -99.627266840977641.8265 -87.641339.712267 -104.72977246.945556 -123.62472220151231015300Nation Chicago to arm police officers with Tasers Chicago to arm police officers with Tasers Chicago mayor announced a police policy overhaul that stresses "mitigation and de-escalation techniques" over lethal force. Nation 2 hours, 15 minutes ago Nation Now Officer who killed unarmed parole violator not indicted Officer who killed unarmed parole violator not indicted A grand jury decided Wednesday not to indict an Aurora, Colo., police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man wanted for violating parole. Nation Now 2 hours, 41 minutes ago News In farewell speech, Duncan chides USA's 'collective failure' to protect kids In farewell speech, Duncan chides USA's 'collective failure' to protect kids Duncan says many young people don't expect to live past teen years News 2 hours, 51 minutes ago Nation AP Top Stories 30 P AP Top Stories 30 P Here are the top stories for Wednesday, December 30th: Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault; TX officials tour storm damage; Chicago mayor announces police overhaul; Giant squid spotted in Japan bay. Nation 3 hours, 4 minutes ago Nation Marshal: 'Affluenza' Teen Not Expected Back Soon Marshal: 'Affluenza' Teen Not Expected Back Soon U.S. Marshals say they are doubtful either Ethan Couch or his mother will return the U.S. any time soon after a Mexican judge granted an injunction blocking his deportation from Mexico. (Dec. 30) Nation 3 hours, 9 minutes ago Life Beyond Champagne: A guide to sparkling wine Beyond Champagne: A guide to sparkling wine From Prosecco to Cava and Sekt, there's a lot more to sparkling wine than just Champagne. Life 3 hours, 18 minutes ago Nation Chicago mayor: More Tasers, less 'lethal force' Chicago mayor: More Tasers, less 'lethal force' Mayor Rahm Emanuel announce 'major overhaul' of city's lethal force policy. Nation 3 hours, 25 minutes ago Nation Famous New Year's Eve Ball Tested Famous New Year's Eve Ball Tested Organizers of the New Year's Eve Celebration in Times Square gathered to test the New Year's Eve ball. (30 Dec.) Nation 3 hours, 45 minutes ago Nation Raw: Cosby Arrives at Police Station Raw: Cosby Arrives at Police Station Actor Bill Cosby was brought to a Pennsylvania police station to be booked on charges of indecent assault stemming from an alleged incident at his home 12 years ago. Cosby will remain free on $1 million bail pending trial. (Dec. 30) Nation 3 hours, 45 minutes ago News Cities around the world on New Year's Eve alert Cities around the world on New Year's Eve alert Security warnings have been issued for major events such as bowl games. News 3 hours, 46 minutes ago Nation Now Watch: Kid tries bacon for first time, completely loses it Watch: Kid tries bacon for first time, completely loses it There are many firsts in our lives that we hold close to the heart: our first car, first job, and our first kiss to name a few. Nation Now 3 hours, 56 minutes ago Nation Raw: Floods threaten hundreds of midwest homes Raw: Floods threaten hundreds of midwest homes Federal officials are monitoring levees on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, warning that floods could threaten hundreds of homes in Illinois and Missouri. Crews in towns like Alton, Illinois are piling sandbags to hold the water back. Nation 3 hours, 59 minutes ago Nation Raw: Flood Waters Limit Access in Mo. Suburbs Raw: Flood Waters Limit Access in Mo. Suburbs Major rivers in flood-prone areas of Missouri and Illinois are creeping toward milestone or near-record crests. (Dec. 30) Nation 4 hours ago Nation Now Police: Woman crashed U.S. Postal Service truck while drunk Police: Woman crashed U.S. Postal Service truck while drunk A woman driving a U.S. Postal Service truck was arrested and charged last month after Titusville, Fla., police said she hit a parked vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Nation Now 4 hours, 15 minutes ago Nation Raw: Bill Cosby Arrives for Arraignment Raw: Bill Cosby Arrives for Arraignment Actor Bill Cosby arrived at a magistrate's office Wednesday to be arraigned on charges of indecent assault following accusations of an incident at his home 12 years ago. (Dec. 30) Nation 4 hours, 21 minutes ago Nation Legal Analyst Discusses Cosby Assault Charge Legal Analyst Discusses Cosby Assault Charge Dan Schorr, a former sex crimes prosecutor discusses the sexual assault charges filed against Bill Cosby. (Dec. 30) Nation 5 hours, 1 minute ago Nation Eagles CEO: Chip Kelly Did Not Push To Keep Job Eagles CEO: Chip Kelly Did Not Push To Keep Job Philadelphia Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie says Chip Kelly didn't push to keep his coaching job in their final meeting where Kelly was fired. (Dec. 30) Nation 5 hours, 6 minutes ago College Officials investigate Dartmouth swimmer drowning Officials investigate Dartmouth swimmer drowning The swimmer had been trying to complete four laps underwater. College 5 hours, 12 minutes ago Nation Now NYPD officer killed in Afghanistan remembered for love of life NYPD officer killed in Afghanistan remembered for love of life New York Police Detective Joseph Lemm was killed in a suicide attack. Nation Now 5 hours, 19 minutes ago Nation Now Husband gives wife a white Christmas with fake snow Husband gives wife a white Christmas with fake snow It may have been 72 degrees on Christmas in Richmond, Va., but there was snow on the ground at Trevor Smithson’s house. Nation Now 5 hours, 22 minutes agohttp://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/12/30/78096380/Chicago to arm police officers with Tasers. Chicago mayor announced a police policy overhaul that stresses "mitigation and de-escalation techniques" over lethal force. Chicago to arm police officers with Tasers Chicago mayor announced a police policy overhaul that stresses "mitigation and de-escalation techniques" over lethal force.Thu, 31 Dec 2015 01:53:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-aa6658e9156ab73087934ae1b45b1f4bNaturalDisasters34.5309 69.13675737.5634 -77.473335.6831 139.80938.8988 -90.15910319.3395004253507 -99.627266840977641.626721 -79.67093741.8265 -87.641339.712267 -104.72977220151231015300News Aerials show extensive flooding in Missouri Aerials show extensive flooding in Missouri Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said his state is in a "massive flood fight" Wednesday as rising waters from the Mississippi threaten the state. News 2 hours, 50 minutes ago News In farewell speech, Duncan chides USA's 'collective failure' to protect kids In farewell speech, Duncan chides USA's 'collective failure' to protect kids Duncan says many young people don't expect to live past teen years News 2 hours, 54 minutes ago Sponsor Story Seizing the season Seizing the season Advice for enjoying the busy holiday season — and beyond Sponsor Story 1 week, 6 days ago People Bill Cosby arraigned on sexual assault charge Bill Cosby arraigned on sexual assault charge Bill Cosby entered a not guilty plea to a sexual assault charge stemming from 2004. Dozens of women have accused Cosby of sexual assault, but this is the first time the 78-year-old comedian has been criminally charged. People 3 hours ago Nation AP Top Stories 30 P AP Top Stories 30 P Here are the top stories for Wednesday, December 30th: Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault; TX officials tour storm damage; Chicago mayor announces police overhaul; Giant squid spotted in Japan bay. Nation 3 hours, 7 minutes ago Nation Marshal: 'Affluenza' Teen Not Expected Back Soon Marshal: 'Affluenza' Teen Not Expected Back Soon U.S. Marshals say they are doubtful either Ethan Couch or his mother will return the U.S. any time soon after a Mexican judge granted an injunction blocking his deportation from Mexico. (Dec. 30) Nation 3 hours, 11 minutes ago Life Beyond Champagne: A guide to sparkling wine Beyond Champagne: A guide to sparkling wine From Prosecco to Cava and Sekt, there's a lot more to sparkling wine than just Champagne. Life 3 hours, 20 minutes agohttp://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2015/12/30/78094086/Aerials show extensive flooding in Missouri. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said his state is in a "massive flood fight" Wednesday as rising waters from the Mississippi threaten the state. Aerials show extensive flooding in Missouri Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said his state is in a "massive flood fight"....Thu, 31 Dec 2015 01:53:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-a91a7b53ca077641908d3969fcfdea78NaturalDisasters34.043546 -90.74460635.6831 139.80919.3395004253507 -99.627266840977641.8265 -87.641320151231015300Extreme weather continues to slam Midwest, South as fatalities risehttp://antiguaobserver.com/extreme-weather-continues-to-slam-midwest-south-as-fatalities-rise/Severe weather that created a series of deadly tornadoes and flash flooding that killed at least 43 people continued its violent march across the Midwest and South on Monday as governors across the affected regions declared states of emergency. Missouri Gov.Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:36:00 +0100antiguaobserverenantiguaobserver-4261eb027c220c69aaa9ca315d8def9aNaturalDisasters34.5003439 -106.000845432.7637 -96.663732.9108 -96.629332.420521 -107.58570135.223629 -97.44686935.346809 -101.38459820151228213600Storm Eva set to test flood defences amid warnings of heavy rainhttp://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14167605.Storm_Eva_set_to_test_flood_defences_amid_warnings_of_heavy_rain/?ref=rssWhat's it got to do with deserving anything? It's a known floodplain and has been known as such for well over three centuries and the term is self explanatory. The place has flooded frequently since records go back to the 1700's. "In recent years there have been significant floods in 1963, 1968, 1979, 1980, 1984, and recently in 2005.Sat, 26 Dec 2015 05:25:00 +0100heraldscotlandenheraldscotland-f3099d5574ac53ab2cbf06afce4db9aeFloodingNaturalDisasters52.6001223763217 -1.466952271535920151226052500Tornado Watch In The South: After Multiple Deaths Reported, Severe Weather May Continuehttp://www.ibtimes.com/tornado-watch-south-after-multiple-deaths-reported-severe-weather-may-continue-2239517A flood watch was issued as far north as the Washington-Baltimore metroplex because of the extreme weather in the U.S. South. Above, a worker captured through raindrops on a window makes his way toward a plane parked at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Dec. 23, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque; Tornadoes raged through the U.Thu, 24 Dec 2015 17:54:00 +0100ibtimes-mxenibtimes-mx-9dcbd80918b61492816241d780668440NaturalDisasters41.7218 44.783135.088169 -92.21172332.966389 -83.47388940.411701 -90.83587653.9166667 -6.966666733.7957 -84.349233.815278 -92.70944420151224175400Severe Weather May Continue In UShttp://www.ibtimes.com/tornado-watch-south-after-multiple-deaths-reported-severe-weather-may-continue-2239517A flood watch was issued as far north as the Washington-Baltimore metroplex because of the extreme weather in the U.S. South. Above, a worker captured through raindrops on a window makes his way toward a plane parked at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Dec. 23, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque; Tornadoes raged through the U.Thu, 24 Dec 2015 17:45:00 +0100ibtimesenibtimes-9dcbd80918b61492816241d780668440NaturalDisasters41.7218 44.783135.088169 -92.21172332.966389 -83.47388940.411701 -90.83587653.9166667 -6.966666733.7957 -84.349233.815278 -92.70944420151224174500Severe Weather May Continuehttp://www.ibtimes.com/tornado-watch-south-after-multiple-deaths-reported-severe-weather-may-continue-2239517A U.S. flag sticks out the window of a damaged hot rod car in a suburban area after a tornado near Vilonia, Arkansas, April 28, 2014. Tornados raged through the south Wednesday. Photo: Reuters. As northern areas of the United States enjoyed near record-breaking warmth this holiday season, officials....Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:45:00 +0100ibtimesenibtimes-88be7a73a989a7e723d3ca3d1da20cd9NaturalDisasters32.966389 -83.47388933.9156114107951 -80.901138739927834.7766 -89.45485731.4943738356216 -99.360041181702940.411701 -90.83587633.7957 -84.349235.5433236693713 -79.383297691494541.7218 44.783135.088169 -92.21172340.621931 -79.15583239.450642 -91.05478734.208809 -90.57742353.9166667 -6.966666732.7934296645992 -86.826695328117820151224164500Stellar to help in data recovery in case of natural disastershttps://in.news.yahoo.com/stellar-help-data-recovery-case-natural-disasters-103118559.htmlNew Delhi, Dec.24 (ANI): From earthquakes to heavy floods, there has been a seemingly endless run of news about natural disasters this year. In such unfortunate circumstances, the first concern is clearly loss of life, but businesses also suffer in terms of infrastructure and valuable data systems damage.Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:58:00 +0100news-yahoo-inennews-yahoo-in-afffa9649bb5986200869f67a0a3463cNaturalDisastersDigitalContent28.5687 77.216813.0615 80.247820151224115800How two degrees will change the world Newsweekhttp://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/how-two-degrees-will-change-the-world/ar-AAg6FgH© Provided by IBT Media (UK) 1202_Heat Temperatures World leaders are meeting in Paris this month in what amounts to a last-ditch effort to avert the worst ravages of climate change. Climatologists now say that the best case scenarioassuming immediate and dramatic emissions curbsis that planetary....Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0100msn-ukenmsn-uk-18b2113bd45d5462af19a2627d0b63ceRenewableEnergiesClimateChangeFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentNaturalDisasters48.8521 2.3489951.4879 -0.17799828.5687 77.216835.2086 110.72720151207120000USA: lutte effrénée contre la montée meurtrière des eaux dans le Missourihttp://www.20minutes.fr/monde/1757885-20151230-etats-unis-lutte-effrenee-contre-montee-meurtriere-eaux-missouri. Soldats et volontaires tentaient mercredi de battre de vitesse la montée des eaux qui ont déjà englouti plusieurs bourgades et coûté la vie à 13 personnes dans le Missouri, au centre des Etats-Unis. Partagez cet article 11 2 0 Un homme retire des débris de sa maison innondée le 30 décembre 2015 à Fenton dans le Missouri - Michael B.Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:16:00 +010020minutesfr20minutes-46859838b28e8bbec52151fa7b4da8f9NaturalDisasters41.7218 44.783116.0246 -16.489536.701882 -93.1590231.4943738356216 -99.360041181702934.8997055103389 -92.439286733112740.411701 -90.83587645.3742 -75.650732.7518403486568 -89.665869681910241.730556 -90.0332.7934296645992 -86.826695328117820151231091600Cereal harvests across the world 'fall 10% in 50 years'http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change-cereal-harvests-across-the-world-fall-by-10-in-50-years-a6799666.html1/17 Coastal systems and low-lying areas. Flood damaged streets in Queens, New York where the historic boardwalk was washed away due to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The report predicts that by the end of the century “hundreds of millions of people will be affected by coastal flooding and displaced due to land loss” Getty; 2/17 Food security.Thu, 07 Jan 2016 07:20:00 +0100oneworldenoneworld-d45adbc956afb26b06489917431a7589NaturalDisastersEnvironmentUNbodiesClimateChange14.09905 -87.20308756.0 -4.02.04118 45.344151.4879 -0.17799833.718151 73.06054753.3416 -6.2573559.9379 10.712348.8521 2.3489935.7745 51.447735.2086 110.727-35.3499 149.04246.948212 7.44573620160107072000