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Flag day

 June 14, 2021

Happy Flag Day

What Is Flag Day?

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption, June 14.

What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles—and slogans—”Don’t Tread on Me,” “Liberty or Death,” and “Conquer or Die,” to name a few.

The Declaration of Independence made the adoption of an American flag necessary. Previously, each colony or special interest had its own flag.

On the 14th of June, Congress made the following resolution: “The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white on a blue field …” Official announcement of the new flag was not made until Sept. 3, 1777.

Who Made the First American Flag?

The origins of the Stars and Stripes have become part of American folklore. Although many people believe that Betsy Ross designed and sewed the first flag, there is no true proof of this. However, records do indicate that she made ensigns and pennants for the Philadelphia navy during the war. Various towns in colonial America have claimed to be the birthplace of the Stars and Stripes.

Based on colonial folklore, it has also been stated that the American flag was first flown in battle during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge in 1777. This may also be the stuff of legend.

However, what we do know is this:

The first American flag was designed to represent the 13 original colonies with 13 white stars on a blue field and 13 alternating red and white stripes.

One of the first flag designs had the stars arranged in a circle, based on the idea that all colonies were equal.

In 1818, after a few design changes, the United States Congress decided to retain the flag’s original 13 stripes and add new stars to reflect each new state that entered the union.

Today, there are 50 stars, one for each state in the union, but the 13 stripes remain.

When Is Flag Day?

Flag Day, celebrated annually on June 14, is not an official federal holiday, but its observance is traditionally proclaimed each year by the president of the United States. On Flag Day, many towns and cities hold parades and events to celebrate the flag, and the colors are to be flown at all government buildings.

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Weather updates.

Today, you can expect to see on-and-off scattered rain showers for most of the day. Rainfall rates could be heavy at times, with around 0.60 inches of rainfall forecast for today. The chance of rain is 80-90%. An isolated storm can’t be ruled out within any heavier activity during the late morning to early afternoon, but that chance is low between 5-10%. Winds are forecast to be out of the east-northeast to northeast between 10-15 mph sustained, with gusts between 20-30 mph through 9-10 PM, then gusts should decrease to 20-25 mph or less after that. High temperatures will be around 66F. Overcast skies and light rain are expected on Sunday night, with a 70-80% chance. Additional rainfall accumulations of about 0.37 inches are forecast. Low temperatures will be around 60F. Winds will become northeasterly, sustained at 5-15 mph and 20-25 mph gusts.

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Weather updates. 
Today, you can expect to see on-and-off scattered rain showers for most of the day. Rainfall rates could be heavy at times, with around 0.60 inches of rainfall forecast for today. The chance of rain is 80-90%. An isolated storm can’t be ruled out within any heavier activity during the late morning to early afternoon, but that chance is low between 5-10%. Winds are forecast to be out of the east-northeast to northeast between 10-15 mph sustained, with gusts between 20-30 mph through 9-10 PM, then gusts should decrease to 20-25 mph or less after that. High temperatures will be around 66F. Overcast skies and light rain are expected on Sunday night, with a 70-80% chance. Additional rainfall accumulations of about 0.37 inches are forecast. Low temperatures will be around 60F. Winds will become northeasterly, sustained at 5-15 mph and 20-25 mph gusts.

Weather updates.

Today, you can expect to see on-and-off scattered rain showers for most of the day. Rainfall rates could be heavy at times, with around 0.60 inches of rainfall forecast for today. The chance of rain is 80-90%. An isolated storm can’t be ruled out within any heavier activity during the late morning to early afternoon, but that chance is low between 5-10%. Winds are forecast to be out of the east-northeast to northeast between 10-15 mph sustained, with gusts between 20-30 mph through 9-10 PM, then gusts should decrease to 20-25 mph or less after that. High temperatures will be around 66F. Overcast skies and light rain are expected on Sunday night, with a 70-80% chance. Additional rainfall accumulations of about 0.37 inches are forecast. Low temperatures will be around 60F. Winds will become northeasterly, sustained at 5-15 mph and 20-25 mph gusts.
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Come One. Come All, Meet the firefighters! Try out a firehouse, see the jaws of life in action. Have you ever wanted to be a firefighter? Talk to us, be a volunteer firefighter. This is the time and place to see what you can learn and do for your community, or just stop by and say hi.

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Come One. Come All, Meet the firefighters! Try out a firehouse, see the jaws of life in action. Have you ever wanted to be a firefighter? Talk to us, be a volunteer firefighter. This is the time and place to see what you can learn and do for your community, or just stop by and say hi.

Come One. Come All, Meet the firefighters! Try out a firehouse, see the jaws of life in action. Have you ever wanted to be a firefighter? Talk to us, be a volunteer firefighter. This is the time and place to see what you can learn and do for your community, or just stop by and say hi. ...

See the below weather info from our weather consultant.

Expect rain to arrive in your area between 1-3am Saturday morning, and will continue through Monday evening. Total duration will be around 66 hours, though rainfall will not be totally continuous during that time. Total rainfall around 2-3 inches is expected across the general area, with locally higher amounts possible. Sustained winds 10-20 mph are expected from tonight through Sunday afternoon, with wind gusts 25-30 mph, and occasional gusts to 35 mph possible. Sunday night and Monday, winds will decrease to 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

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See the below weather info from our weather consultant. 
Expect rain to arrive in your area between 1-3am Saturday morning, and will continue through Monday evening. Total duration will be around 66 hours, though rainfall will not be totally continuous during that time. Total rainfall around 2-3 inches is expected across the general area, with locally higher amounts possible. Sustained winds 10-20 mph are expected from tonight through Sunday afternoon, with wind gusts 25-30 mph, and occasional gusts to 35 mph possible. Sunday night and Monday, winds will decrease to 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

See the below weather info from our weather consultant.

Expect rain to arrive in your area between 1-3am Saturday morning, and will continue through Monday evening. Total duration will be around 66 hours, though rainfall will not be totally continuous during that time. Total rainfall around 2-3 inches is expected across the general area, with locally higher amounts possible. Sustained winds 10-20 mph are expected from tonight through Sunday afternoon, with wind gusts 25-30 mph, and occasional gusts to 35 mph possible. Sunday night and Monday, winds will decrease to 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
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This afternoon district 2 was requested for a motor vehicle accident. When Chief 266 arrived he found 2 vehicles that had collided head on. One vehicle was an electric vehicle and the other was a regular passenger vehicle. Upon arrival Rescue 2 and Rescue 274, were tasked to secure the vehicles and deem them safe. Fire Police Chief 298 assisted police with traffic control.

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This afternoon district 2 was requested for a motor vehicle accident. When Chief 266 arrived he found 2 vehicles that had collided head on. One vehicle was an electric vehicle and the other was a regular passenger vehicle. Upon arrival Rescue 2 and Rescue 274, were tasked to secure the vehicles and deem them safe. Fire Police Chief 298 assisted police with traffic control.

This afternoon district 2 was requested for a motor vehicle accident. When Chief 266 arrived he found 2 vehicles that had collided head on. One vehicle was an electric vehicle and the other was a regular passenger vehicle. Upon arrival Rescue 2 and Rescue 274, were tasked to secure the vehicles and deem them safe. Fire Police Chief 298 assisted police with traffic control. ...

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Weather updates.

Today, you can expect to see on-and-off scattered rain showers for most of the day. Rainfall rates could be heavy at times, with around 0.60 inches of rainfall forecast for today. The chance of rain is 80-90%. An isolated storm can’t be ruled out within any heavier activity during the late morning to early afternoon, but that chance is low between 5-10%. Winds are forecast to be out of the east-northeast to northeast between 10-15 mph sustained, with gusts between 20-30 mph through 9-10 PM, then gusts should decrease to 20-25 mph or less after that. High temperatures will be around 66F. Overcast skies and light rain are expected on Sunday night, with a 70-80% chance. Additional rainfall accumulations of about 0.37 inches are forecast. Low temperatures will be around 60F. Winds will become northeasterly, sustained at 5-15 mph and 20-25 mph gusts.
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Weather updates. 
Today, you can expect to see on-and-off scattered rain showers for most of the day. Rainfall rates could be heavy at times, with around 0.60 inches of rainfall forecast for today. The chance of rain is 80-90%. An isolated storm can’t be ruled out within any heavier activity during the late morning to early afternoon, but that chance is low between 5-10%. Winds are forecast to be out of the east-northeast to northeast between 10-15 mph sustained, with gusts between 20-30 mph through 9-10 PM, then gusts should decrease to 20-25 mph or less after that. High temperatures will be around 66F. Overcast skies and light rain are expected on Sunday night, with a 70-80% chance. Additional rainfall accumulations of about 0.37 inches are forecast. Low temperatures will be around 60F. Winds will become northeasterly, sustained at 5-15 mph and 20-25 mph gusts.
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See the below weather info from our weather consultant.

Expect rain to arrive in your area between 1-3am Saturday morning, and will continue through Monday evening. Total duration will be around 66 hours, though rainfall will not be totally continuous during that time. Total rainfall around 2-3 inches is expected across the general area, with locally higher amounts possible. Sustained winds 10-20 mph are expected from tonight through Sunday afternoon, with wind gusts 25-30 mph, and occasional gusts to 35 mph possible. Sunday night and Monday, winds will decrease to 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
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See the below weather info from our weather consultant. 
Expect rain to arrive in your area between 1-3am Saturday morning, and will continue through Monday evening. Total duration will be around 66 hours, though rainfall will not be totally continuous during that time. Total rainfall around 2-3 inches is expected across the general area, with locally higher amounts possible. Sustained winds 10-20 mph are expected from tonight through Sunday afternoon, with wind gusts 25-30 mph, and occasional gusts to 35 mph possible. Sunday night and Monday, winds will decrease to 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
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