Image description: A Kodiak bear cub chews on a sign that reads, “KEEP OFF” at Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
Photo by Steve Hildebrand, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Image description: The National Hurricane Center’s predicted path for Hurricane Sandy as of 2 p.m. Friday.
Hurricane Sandy is moving up the eastern coast of the United States. The storm will bring lots of heavy winds and rain, which could lead to flooding in some areas. Make sure you and your family are ready for the storm by using the tips on Ready.gov.
If you’re in an area that will be impacted by the storm, follow the instructions from your state and local emergency management officials.
You can find the latest updates on the storm from the National Hurricane Center and track Sandy’s path on your mobile device.
Image description: U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Bret Fogle, a rescue swimmer, is hoisted into an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C.
Photo by Petty Office 1st Class Brandyn Hill, U.S. Department of Defense.
As we get closer to the election, officials are cautioning voters to be aware of attempts at voter intimidation and fraud.
There have been some reports of people receiving official looking letters, phone calls or other communications questioning their eligibility to vote. These communications seek to intimidate voters and prevent them from casting a ballot.
Any attempt at voter intimidation based on race, color, national origin or religion is illegal, and the U.S. Department of Justice is taking steps to make sure everyone who is eligible can cast a ballot on election day.
Federal personnel will be monitoring certain polling locations on election day to prevent attempts at intimidation. Department of Justice attorneys will also be available to take complaints about voter intimidation before, during and after the election.
You can file a complaint:
Report any violence or threats of violence first to the police by calling 911.
If you think you are being targeted through any form of voter intimidation, you can also contact your state’s election board to make an official report.
