41.   Clinton declared the state a federal disaster area, making available temporary housing, home repair grants and emergency loans.

42.   Colorado Gov. Bill Owens declared a state of disaster emergency for the three counties in which the fires were burning.

43.   City Attorney Louise Renne and Health Director Sandra Hernandez are looking in to the legality of declaring a state of emergency, at the request of Supervisor Tom Ammiano.

44.   Contrary rumors say Yeltsin could use the security crisis to declare a state of emergency and indefinitely prolong his term in office.

45.   County officials declared a state of emergency Thursday morning as they started to assess the damage and begin the cleanup.

46.   Dallas County health officials declared a state of emergency more than a week ago.

47.   Detroit Mayor Dennis W. Archer declared a state of emergency.

48.   Dozens of minor injuries were reported, and the governor declared a state of emergency.

49.   Desperate for revenue, Mahuad raised gasoline prices and declared a state of emergency.

50.   Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer declared a state of emergency.