Utopia Talk / Politics / Arkansas declares State of Emergency

murder Member	Sun Apr 07 12:25:40 Gov. Sanders declares state of emergency ahead of eclipse LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency on Friday ahead of the solar eclipse, according to a news release. Sanders said in the release that she released funds from the Response and Recovery Fund to help commercial carriers transport essentials to customers in the state during the eclipse. The essential items listed in the order include groceries, pharmacy items, medical equipment, goods, commodities, fuel, poultry, livestock and feed.
Rugian Member	Sun Apr 07 13:15:23 Probably a prudent move for a state that hasn't seen such a massive influx of tourists since the Union Army.
murder Member	Sun Apr 07 13:51:10 That and with the coming rapture and the end of the world to follow.
Rugian Member	Sun Apr 07 14:19:22 You do realize that the reason for the state of emergency was due to out-of-state eclipse tourists potentially exhausting local supplies like groceries, right?
obaminated Member	Sun Apr 07 14:20:18 It's to ensure fuel trucks can work extra hours to make sure gas stations don't run out of fuel considering a fuck ton of out of staters made there way to Arkansas. Pretty prudent and reasonable. Some might even so proactive.
obaminated Member	Sun Apr 07 14:20:23 Even say*
murder Member	Sun Apr 07 18:18:46 "You do realize that the reason for the state of emergency was due to out-of-state eclipse tourists potentially exhausting local supplies like groceries, right?" No, I don't. A one day event is no cause to declare a state of emergency, especially when there's lead time to prepare for it. The eclipse isn't the reason. Crazy is the reason.
patom Member	Sun Apr 07 18:47:54 Too bad that Texas has built a wall to prevent out of Staters from coming in from Arkansas.
obaminated Member	Sun Apr 07 19:11:17 Murder, what if I told you the tourists pouring into Arkansas might not leave in 1 day?
murder Member	Sun Apr 07 20:40:59 I'm sure they are all going to take several days off from work to explore that wonderful state.
Sam Adams Member	Sun Apr 07 21:35:12 "State of emergency" in this case simply means a slight suspension of government red tape and overtime pay for traffic cops.
obaminated Member	Mon Apr 08 11:23:12 I love how murder is the least responsible person on this sub (ignoring tw, cuckhat and fagfish) and doesn't understand the concept of preparation because he only thinks of terms in singular because he only worries about himself.
obaminated Member	Mon Apr 08 11:24:52 Murder, word from the wise, if someone is willing to travel to see some weird event, it's safe to assume they aren't leaving immediately after. This is important to them. For whatever reason.
Forwyn Member	Mon Apr 08 14:21:26 Pretty cool view. We got 95-98% http://imgur.com/gallery/0c6WyfZ
patom Member	Mon Apr 08 14:44:47 I was too lazy to drive, it got a little dark in the sky west of me and then brightened up. I saw a total eclipse back in the early 80's in Dalton Ga.
jergul large member	Mon Apr 08 15:17:47 Obam, are you still with us? Did we lose anyone to the Rapture?
murder Member	Mon Apr 08 17:11:58 Is everyone OK? Did everyone make it through the eclipse safely? ;o)
murder Member	Mon Apr 08 17:13:28 "Murder, word from the wise, if someone is willing to travel to see some weird event, it's safe to assume they aren't leaving immediately after. This is important to them. For whatever reason." The eclipse is over bro. People are done looking at the sky and will suddenly realize that they are in Arkansas and want to GTFO ASAP.
murder Member	Mon Apr 08 17:16:56 "I love how murder is the least responsible person on this sub (ignoring tw, cuckhat and fagfish) and doesn't understand the concept of preparation because he only thinks of terms in singular because he only worries about himself." Preparation is recognizing that tourists are visiting and anticipating an increase in demand for stuff. Businesses do that all the fucking time. Preparation is NOT declaring a state of emergency just because OMG Lollapalooza is rolling into town for the weekend! *doesn't know if Lollapalooza is still a thing*
Forwyn Member	Mon Apr 08 20:13:21 500k tourists coming into a state of 3 million is a big influx. And they all came in on main thoroughfares...which means they're leaving on main thoroughfares. Sam nailed it. Just a staffing measure to ensure DOT could park fuel trucks and put out porta potties for the big bottlenecks, and state cops can work accidents.
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