The government of the island nation of
Vanuatu declares a
state of emergency for
Shefa Province containing the capital
Port Vila as authorities struggle to assess the full impact of the
category 5 storm. Once assessments of the damage have been done in other provinces, authorities are likely to widen the declared area in a state of emergency.
(The Guardian)(ABC via Weatherzone)
The race also features a top-5 finish for 2004 champion
Kurt Busch in his first race after being suspended for three races on
domestic abuse charges. Earlier in the week, a federal court declined to charge Busch with abuse of his ex-girlfriend occurring last September, leading to his reinstatement.
(ESPN)
Weather
The U.S. city of
Boston sets an all time snow record, with 108.6 inches of snow for the season.
(USA Today)
The government of the island nation of
Vanuatu declares a
state of emergency for
Shefa Province containing the capital
Port Vila as authorities struggle to assess the full impact of the
category 5 storm. Once assessments of the damage have been done in other provinces, authorities are likely to widen the declared area in a state of emergency.
(The Guardian)(ABC via Weatherzone)
The race also features a top-5 finish for 2004 champion
Kurt Busch in his first race after being suspended for three races on
domestic abuse charges. Earlier in the week, a federal court declined to charge Busch with abuse of his ex-girlfriend occurring last September, leading to his reinstatement.
(ESPN)
Weather
The U.S. city of
Boston sets an all time snow record, with 108.6 inches of snow for the season.
(USA Today)