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CEMA Commissioner expressed concerns with staffing, storm siren system in 2024 audit

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Ban Hammer   14,184

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ST. LOUIS — One day after CEMA Commissioner Sarah Russell was placed on administrative leave for failing to sound the alarms during Friday's storm, we've uncovered that a city audit acknowledged issues within CEMA more than a year ago.

After an EF3 tornado tore an 8-mile path of destruction across the city Friday afternoon, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer says one thing became abundantly clear with regards to CEMA.

more at https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/cema-commissioner-expressed-concerns-with-staffing-storm-siren-system-in-2024/63-26fca514-8e2d-471e-9482-d6a6c7ddd70d

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and another story on the same subject

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer suspends CEMA commissioner after tornado siren failure

 

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has placed Sarah Russell, the Commissioner of the City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), on leave following a failure of the city’s tornado sirens during last week’s deadly storm.

The decision to put Russell on paid administrative leave comes as an internal investigation is launched into the actions of her office on the day of the tornado. The sirens, which are crucial for alerting residents to severe weather, did not sound as a tornado caused major damage in parts of St. Louis.

“Let me be clear: CEMA exists to alert the community when severe weather is coming. This office failed to do that in the most horrific and deadly storm that our city has experienced in my lifetime,” Spencer said at a press conference.

 

more at https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-louis-mayor-cara-spencer-suspends-cema-commissioner-after-tornado-siren-failure/


 

* ~ * Charles * ~ *
 

I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.

 

USE THE REPORT BUTTON INSTEAD OF MESSAGING A MODERATOR!

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   47,310

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At least there's some accountability.

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06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

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09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Ban Hammer Grand Master

Ban Hammer   14,184

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30 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

At least there's some accountability.

in a democratic party stronghold?  surely you jest.

* ~ * Charles * ~ *
 

I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.

 

USE THE REPORT BUTTON INSTEAD OF MESSAGING A MODERATOR!

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   47,310

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Sarcasm unnoticed...

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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16 hours ago, Ban Hammer said:

ST. LOUIS — One day after CEMA Commissioner Sarah Russell was placed on administrative leave for failing to sound the alarms during Friday's storm, we've uncovered that a city audit acknowledged issues within CEMA more than a year ago.

After an EF3 tornado tore an 8-mile path of destruction across the city Friday afternoon, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer says one thing became abundantly clear with regards to CEMA.

more at https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/cema-commissioner-expressed-concerns-with-staffing-storm-siren-system-in-2024/63-26fca514-8e2d-471e-9482-d6a6c7ddd70d

---------------------------------------------

and another story on the same subject

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer suspends CEMA commissioner after tornado siren failure

 

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has placed Sarah Russell, the Commissioner of the City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), on leave following a failure of the city’s tornado sirens during last week’s deadly storm.

The decision to put Russell on paid administrative leave comes as an internal investigation is launched into the actions of her office on the day of the tornado. The sirens, which are crucial for alerting residents to severe weather, did not sound as a tornado caused major damage in parts of St. Louis.

“Let me be clear: CEMA exists to alert the community when severe weather is coming. This office failed to do that in the most horrific and deadly storm that our city has experienced in my lifetime,” Spencer said at a press conference.

 

more at https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-louis-mayor-cara-spencer-suspends-cema-commissioner-after-tornado-siren-failure/


 

I'm sorry but this individual should be on a poster for "Unqualified Candidate" for any job but barista. 

 

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