2008: Tully staging area huge player in Ike relief (Memorial Examiner)

Spring Branch ISD’s Tully Stadium served as a Texas Emergency Operations Staging Area for first responders, and was activated twice during the 2008 hurricane season — first when Hurricane Gustav threatened the Texas coast and again for Hurricane Ike less than two weeks later.

Coffee with the Cops a hit at senior center (The Daily News of Newburyport)

AMESBURY and mdash; Scams, safety and seasonal tips are among the things Amesbury seniors are learning through the Coffee with the Cops program at Amesbury Senior Center. The monthly program led by officer Tom Hanshaw offers senior citizens an opportunity to sit down with him and talk about their concerns in the community. Director of Emergency Management Don Swenson often participates as well.

Town moving forward on top projects (Fort Myers Beach Observer)

Progress has been made on projects that some Beach residents determined to be the most important in a on line poll last year, according to Beach mayor Larry Kiker and he is optimistic that 2009 will be even a better year for getting things done.

Charter government top story of 2008 (Suburban Journals)

Like the rest of the country, Jefferson County has seen its ups and downs in 2008.

Grant Supports Disaster Preparation In Middletown Area (Hartford Courant)

The center of the state hasn't seen a major ice storm since 1973. The last time a hurricane set its sights on the state was Gloria in 1985.

Around the Atlantic Coast Conference (USA Today)

Around the Atlantic Coast Conference

Emergency preparation a must (Newport News-Times)

Oregon's coastline provides its residents with outstanding views of the ocean and the forest, but with this beauty comes vulnerability to chronic and natural disasters.

Medical Reserve Corps put to test in real emergency (The Sudbury Town Crier)

When members of the Sudbury Medical Reserve Corps participated in a mock drill to run a shelter for victims of a widespread power outage they had no idea that they would be called to help out in just such a real emergency three weeks later.

Fixing Your Finances (NBC26 Green Bay)

This timeline is courtesy of WorldNow. Jan. 1: If you have a kid heading to college in the fall, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ASAP.

Save these dates: Your 2009 money calendar (KTRE Lufkin and Nacogdoches)

As a new year begins, it's a good time to resolve to keep on top of your family finances. Here's a guide to some of the decisions and deadlines you're likely to confront during the weeks and months ahead.