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Local Mother Takes Crusade to End Fentanyl Crisis to Washington DC

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1 year ago

September 21, 2023

Local Mother Takes Crusade to End Fentanyl Crisis to Washington DC

(KNSI) – A central Minnesota woman who lost her daughter to an accidental fentanyl overdose is taking her message to Washington, DC.

Julie’s daughter Shawna died in 2020 at the age of 37. She was on a pain management plan after suffering serious injuries in a car crash, but the pandemic prevented access to healthcare and Julie believes that’s why Shawna turned to other means of obtaining painkillers. Julie says Shawna took what she thought was a Percocet, but the pill was laced with a deadly amount of fentanyl.

Sadly, Julie is not alone, and she is joining other families who have lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning in the third annual national Lost Voices of Fentanyl rally on Saturday, September 23rd.

Lost Voices of Fentanyl (LVOF) is an advocacy group committed to ending the deaths caused by the fentanyl crisis in America.

The rally is an all day event kicking off at the Washington Monument with speakers including at least one member of Congress, an author, and a retired DEA agent.

LVOF founder April Babcock whose son died of a fentanyl poisoning says the group will “raise our voices for those who can no longer speak for themselves. The pain of losing a child is indescribable, and we are determined to fight relentlessly until effective measures are taken to end this crisis.”

The woman accused of selling Shawna the pill has been charged with third degree murder. Her case is making its way through the courts.

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Federal offices in DC area closed for snowstorm

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6 hours ago

January 5, 2025

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Federal offices in DC area closed for snowstorm

Federal offices in the D.C. area will be closed Monday but telework and remote employees will be expected to work, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced Sunday night.

Non-telework employees will receive weather and safety leave for the number of hours they were scheduled to work today, OPM said.

However, leave won’t be granted to employees who are on official travel outside of the duty station, who are on an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) day off or who have another non-workday.

Emergency employees are expected to report to their worksites unless otherwise directed by their agencies, OPM said.

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DC mayor declares snow emergency ahead of major winter storm

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13 hours ago

January 5, 2025

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DC mayor declares snow emergency ahead of major winter storm

Winter Storm Warning

from SUN 10:00 PM EST until TUE 1:00 AM EST, Warren County, Fairfax County, Northern Fauquier County, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Frederick County, Anne Arundel County, Northwest Montgomery County, Central and Southeast Montgomery County, Carroll County, Washington County, Prince George’s County, District of Columbia, Berkeley County

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TIMELINE: Snow begins Sunday night, DC area to receive several inches Monday

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21 hours ago

January 5, 2025

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TIMELINE: Snow begins Sunday night, DC area to receive several inches Monday

WASHINGTON (7News) — The first winter storm of the year and this winter season arrives tonight with developing snow showers from the west. Plan for snow to last through the day on Monday before ending Monday night.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire D.C. and Baltimore metro areas starting Sunday evening through Monday night.

HERE’S THE TIMELINE OF STORM

Sunday 8 p.m. – midnight: Snow moves in from the west
Monday 12 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Snow, heavy at times
Monday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Snow ends in some areas, sleet mixing in south of I-66
Monday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Leftover snow showers on the back side of the low-pressure center

LATEST FORECAST | WATCH RADAR

HOW MUCH SNOW CAN YOU EXPECT?
Skies will be mostly clear through about the first half of Sunday, with clouds increasing after noon. Snow will increase from the south beginning around 10 p.m.

Expect a wide swath of the D.C. metro area to get anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of snow, with locally higher amounts south of I-66, and lighter amounts in central and northern Maryland.

Most of Sunday remains dry but chilly with high temperatures in the middle 30s.

HOW TO PREPARE

The primary hazards of this storm will be the impacts on travel.

If you must drive, plan for slick roads, especially elevated roads, that will be very dangerous to drive on. Officials are asking that area residents stay home or off the roads.

Flight delays and cancellations are also likely through Monday.

Power outages could also be an issue.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a state of emergency, while Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issued a state of preparedness.

Sidewalks and driveways could also get slick for those walking outside with pets or to get to Metro.

Amtrak has already canceled some trains based on the forecast.

Refreeze could also be an issue Tuesday morning.

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