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February 9th, 2010, 08:30 AM #1
OC'ing w/Current Pittsburgh State of Emergency
I noticed that the Mayor Luke Ravenshtall declared a state of emergency in Pittsburgh a few days ago because of the snow.
Does that mean OC'ing is not currently allowed like during the G-20 summit?
I though there was some local law that makes the open carrying of weapons illegal during any state of emergency.
Also saw three National Guard HUMVEE's patrolling the South Side this morning."One must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves” ~ Machiavelli
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February 9th, 2010, 09:01 AM #2
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February 9th, 2010, 09:05 AM #3
Re: OC'ing w/Current Pittsburgh State of Emergency
Thanks.
What I meant by "local" was, lets say if just the city of Pittsburgh was declared SOE, than outside the city limits would be okay for OC with no LTCF right? Afterall, he's the mayor, not the governor.
Im not sure if the entire state of PA has been declared a SOE or not."One must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves” ~ Machiavelli
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February 9th, 2010, 09:11 AM #4
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February 9th, 2010, 09:13 AM #5
Re: OC'ing w/Current Pittsburgh State of Emergency
Rendell declared it, I think Ravenstahl was just relaying it. It's considered statewide though. The real reason was cited as to allow funds to local and smaller municipalities as a storm like some had received would clear out those areas stores of salt and gasoline for their plow trucks. It also opened up the national guard for assistance.
Here's a link from the pa.gov site noting it's statewide etc:
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...nsylvania.html
IMO - it's better to react quickly in this situation than a slower response, I know around here we have national guard going through areas without power and getting people to warming stations etc.
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February 9th, 2010, 09:15 AM #6
Re: OC'ing w/Current Pittsburgh State of Emergency
"One must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves” ~ Machiavelli
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February 9th, 2010, 09:24 AM #7
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Re: OC'ing w/Current Pittsburgh State of Emergency
They were not patroling, the National Guard was called out to assist medics, PD etc in the event that then cannot gain access due to the condition of the roads. They are there for assistance only.
Used in the context that you used this, it would give the impression they are patrolling in a LE manner due to the state of emergency. Acting in some sort of Martial Law which is not the case.
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February 9th, 2010, 09:49 AM #9
Re: OC'ing w/Current Pittsburgh State of Emergency
"One must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves” ~ Machiavelli
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February 9th, 2010, 09:52 AM #10
Re: OC'ing w/Current Pittsburgh State of Emergency
"One must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves” ~ Machiavelli
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