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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