An additional canteen roved throughout the impacted area supplying food, snacks and beverages to those in need.

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There are a number of factors that must be considered during emergency planning, such as the projected impact of each type of emergency on the infrastructure of the impacted area, the safety of people and property and the coordination of emergency personnel.

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And then you've got the growth of the Florida and Southwestern area all impacted by immigration.

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The decision was based on "increased security measures that have impacted travel from the area, " NWSL executive director Cheryl Bailey said.

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Covering the largest area to be impacted since 1956, these conditions are taking a heavy toll on crop yields.

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More than 5, 000 homes in Tuscaloosa alone were damaged or destroyed and hundreds of businesses in the area were also impacted, according the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.

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"There are people who live within this study area who could be impacted, " he said.

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Mr Keiller said profits had been boosted by the company's involvement in unconventional energy such as shale gas industry in North America and he saw further opportunities in the liquid-rich area which had not been impacted by recent price falls.

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The bill going through parliament seeks "holistic reform" for "local area development" especially for "families impacted by mining operations", a government release said.

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Let's look for a moment at the Government's record in the area of pension provision, especially as it has impacted employer-sponsored provision.

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