WASHINGTON, November 14, 2018—The USDA Forest Service is supporting fire suppression efforts in California, where two massive wildfires burn at opposite ends of the state. Both fires started on November 8.
“The people of California are in need of our support,” said James Hubbard, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. “USDA’s Forest Service firefighters and law enforcement are standing shoulder to shoulder with our citizens, state and local partners to help communities recover and stop the devastation.”
At 135,000 acres in size, the Camp Fire in the north started along the edge of the Plumas National Forest within the State Response Area. In just a week, the fire has devastated the town of Paradise in Butte County, where more than 7,600 structures have been destroyed, and multiple fatalities have been reported. An additional 17,500 structures, along with major power, transportation, and communications infrastructure, continue to be threatened. Another 8,876 acres have burned on private timber lands and Plumas National Forest. At only 35% containment, the fire shows little sign of slowing down.
“Firefighters and law enforcement from the city, county, state, and Federal levels are proving their tenacity and resolve in answering their call to service. We owe them our gratitude,” said Hubbard.
The Forest Service is in unified command with CALFIRE, the Butte County Sheriff Department, and the Paradise Police Department by providing 485 personnel, including five crews, three helicopters, 66 engines, and two bulldozers.
The Forest Service is also supporting the Butte County Sheriff’s Department by providing 26 Law Enforcement Investigators (LEIs) to help respond to a backlog of 911 calls. LEIs are also conducting welfare checks of citizens unaccounted for and assisting with mandatory evacuations.
To the south, the Woolsey Fire is burning in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The fire has already burned 97,620 acres, including 83 percent of all National Parks Service land in the Santa Monica Mountains. To date, the fire has claimed more than 450 structures and continues to threaten an additional 57,000 structures.
The Woolsey Fire is 47 percent contained by a team lead by CAL FIRE, the Ventura County Fire Dept., Ventura County Sheriff Dept., Los Angeles County Fire Dept., Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept., and the National Park Service. The USDA Forest Service has also provided 174 personnel to assist, including three crews and 20 engines.
The cause of both fires is still under investigation.
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Get a Behind-the-Scenes Preview as Associates Prepare for
Busiest Shopping Day of the Year
With Black Friday shopping just around the corner, local JCPenney teams are preparing for crowds of customers during the biggest shopping event of the year. JCPenney will open its doors for its Black Friday sale at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. We invite you to visit our stores for a behind-the-scenes preview of the biggest and most exciting JCPenney Black Friday event ever. We look forward to working with you on live segments, in-store interviews, trend stories and more.
WHEN:
Store preparations (Nov. 13 – 21)
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Book now to secure access on Thanksgiving Day opening at 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Local JCPenney stores. (Visit jcpenney.com for nearest location.)
STORY ELEMENTS:
· Interview a local General Manager about store preparations for Black Friday
· Interview customers to find out their shopping plans for Black Friday
· Showcase associates inside the stock room, hanging store signage and unloading merchandise from delivery trucks
· Popular Black Friday deals include exciting offers such as:
o $1.99 MixIt® touchtech or fluffy gloves
o $2.09-$48.99 NERF®, Hatchimals® and Fingerlings® toys
o $4.99 pajama pants for the family
o $4.99-$11.99 Carter’s® apparel
o $9.99 Tzumi® portable karaoke microphone with LED lights
o $14.99 St. John’s Bay® puffer vest for women with matching $4.99 St. John’s “Bark” puffer vest for dogs
o $15 and under beauty product deals from Sephora inside JCPenney
o $19.99 boots for the family
o $19.99 Cooks fast pot Jr. multicooker (after $20 mail-in rebate)
o $25 Q7 smartwatch
o $29.99 Eagle 3-pro Wi-Fi camera drone
o $55 Disney Collection princess 9-pk. deluxe doll set
o $149.95 FitBit Versa™ smartwatch
o $199.99 Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft bundle
o $399.99 55” LG UHD 4-K LED TV
o $995 Samsung 25.5 cu. ft. three-door French door refrigerator
· If you are unable to visit a JCPenney store, download Holiday store b-roll.
HOW:
Contact: JCPenney Corporate Communications & Public Relations
972-431-3400 or jcpnews@jcp.com
Visit jcpnewsroom.com, the Company Blog or follow @jcpnews on Twitter for the latest announcements, images, and Company information.
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Speaker Greg Hughes statement about the passing of Jim Hansen
Salt Lake City – Speaker Greg Hughes has issued the following statement about the passing of Jim Hansen, the former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives and Utah's longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“As a former Speaker of the House and longtime member of Utah’s congressional delegation, Jim Hansen got involved in politics to make a positive impact in his community. He was very successful in that effort. He was a tireless advocate and champion for Hill Air Force Base, multiple use of public lands, improving our transportation and water infrastructure and many other issues. Utah and its citizens have greatly benefitted from his public service. He will be missed but certainly not forgotten. I extend my condolences to the Hansen family during this time.”
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Sen. Lee Thanks President Trump for Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Wednesday after President Trump endorsed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill in the Senate.
“President Trump has always been a strong voice for tough on crime policies, and his endorsement of bipartisan criminal justice reform is a huge win for the American people. This legislation strengthens public safety by increasing faith in the criminal justice system, reducing recidivism, and protecting vulnerable families. Now it is time for the Senate to act by bringing this important bipartisan legislation to the Senate floor.”
An online version of this release can be found here.
Sen. Lee Mourns the Loss of Congressman Jim Hansen
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Wednesday on the passing of former-Rep. Jim Hansen (R-UT):
“Jim Hansen was a friend and mentor who I will deeply miss. For over 30 years he served his community honorably in the Navy, the Utah state legislature, and the United States Congress. The state of Utah will sorely miss this faithful public servant.”
An online version of this release can be found here.
BEBOP SENSORS WINS IDTECHEX BEST MATERIAL
FOR WEARABLES AWARD
BeBop Ships Over 2 Million State-of-the Art Wearable Smart Fabric Sensors
for Applications, Including Wearable, Industrial, Human Factors, Sports, Automotive, Medical, Military, Outdoor Wear, Virtual Reality, Gaming, Musical Instruments, and More
BeBop Sensors Presented Wearable USA 2018 Award at IDTechEx Conference in Santa Clara, CA
Press Release: http://www.thomas-pr.com/bebop/bebopsensorsidtechexwearableaward2018release.html
Berkeley, CA, November 15, 2018 — BeBop Sensors www.bebopsensors.com, the leader in smart fabric sensor technology, announced today that it has won the IDTechEx Wearable USA 2018 Awards – Best New Material Award for BeBop Sensors wearable fabric sensor technology. With over 2 million units shipped, BeBop’s fabric sensors comprehend force, location, size, weight, bend, twist, and presence across any size, resolution, and geometry to make things “knowable.” BeBop Sensors’ customers use BeBop for a wide variety of applications, including wearable, industrial, human factors, sports, automotive, medical, military, outdoor wear, virtual reality, gaming, musical instruments, and much more.
“BeBop Sensors is solving real problems and creating numerous opportunities for its OEM customers,” said Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx. “On behalf of the independent judges and IDTechEx, I congratulate BeBop Sensors for successfully shipping millions of fabric based sensors into a variety of wearable applications.” BeBop Sensors was presented with the Wearable USA 2018 Award on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at a ceremony held at the Santa Clara Convention Center Exhibition Hall during IDTechEx.
Wearable USA Awards Given for Most Useful and/or Innovative Wearable Technology Devices
The Wearable USA Awards recognize company developments and successes that the judges believe are the most useful and/or innovative wearable technology devices. The awards are presented at Wearable USA, a series of synergistic events on printed electronics, wearables, sensors, IoT, 3D printing, graphene, 2D materials, energy storage, and electric vehicles. All these value chains are brought together creating a dynamic marketplace geared towards enabling technologies that will shape the future of wearable devices.
Wearables from Biofeedback Gloves to Sports Gear
“We are honored to win the Wearable USA 2018 Award for BeBop Sensors’ innovative never-before-seen sensor technologies,” said Keith McMillen, Founder and CEO, BeBop Sensors. “Our sensors are being deployed into all kinds of wearables, from biofeedback gloves that can accurately tell pressure points to study how repetitious work impacts certain muscles to prevent carpal tunnel, to sports gear, such as helmets and shoulder pads that optimize sports performance and protect athletes from injuries, and much more.”
About BeBop Sensors
BeBop Sensors uses smart fabrics to create elegant sensor solutions for OEMs. Where things or people interact, BeBop Sensors comprehends force, location, size, weight, bend, twist and presence across any size, resolution and geometry. BeBop’s technology is robust and proven with over two million sensors in daily use. Based in Berkeley, California, BeBop Sensors makes things knowable for product designers and visionaries. For more information and demonstrations, see the BeBop Sensors website: www.bebopsensors.com. For more information on the Wearable USA conference and exhibition, see: https://www.idtechex.com/wearable-usa/show/en/
