TJ FEMA called in after Tapanuo is hit with a snow storm.

Tapanuan Journal, 585AER
Tapanuo has been hit with adverse weather conditions, as a snow storm hits the Duchy with damaging and harmful consequences. The severe winter conditions have caused several deaths - a seven-year-old girl was the latest person to die on Thursday after a 'weather-related' car crash. A red warning - the most severe weather warning - was issued for parts of North and North-west Tapanuo, with the capital, Yttinnis, being worst effected. Roads, railways and airports have been severely hit by snow for a third day, with thousands of schools shut. On Thursday evening, troops from the National Guard were deployed to transport 200 critical care hospital workers to and from their shifts at two hospitals.
State Chancellor Arthur Keen has issued a warning for people to "stay indoors unless absolutely necessary". Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality, Abra Rose, has told the public to "think about your own well being first - do not travel, do not commute and do not stay out, unless there is no alternative. Hospitals are extremely busy during these times and we do wish to ensure everyone remains safe and sound during this wicked period." Although Lars Granger, Minister for Public Works, is under most pressure to keep the State running during the snow storm.
The Tapanuan Public Works Agency (TPWA) is responsible for the upkeeping of the State and maintenance of public facilities against all hazards. On Friday Granger was forced to telegram the Federal Emergency Management Agency asking for help and support to deal the demand. Operation Houseowen is currently underway with joint co-operation of TPWA and FEMA. The operation involves gritting and deicing highways, roads and transport links as well as maintenance on pipes, windows and buildings which have frozen up. What as largely been a slow response has led to thousands of small businesses and schools having to close, causing a huge impact to the economy.
Francisco Pinto Balsemao, leader of the Socialist Party, has hit out against the Government for under funding vital public services such a TPWA. Although, Government Civil Servants responsible for TPWA have rejected these claims, instead blaming the Federal Government, saying "there is no funding for this sort of things. Technology is getting outdated and cannot keep up with the demand. There needs to be a focus on this."
Reports claim this weather will continue through the weekend and a return to yellow warnings on Monday.
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