Maryland and her coworker second case sake treated Emory University hospital in atlanta. As is american dr. Who contracted ebola in sierra leone. President obama expressed concerns of the virus spreading. President obama owe obviously because of the two nurses getting sick that made people that much more concerned. Thats understood. I want everybody to understand it remains a very difficult disease to catch and if we continue to take the steps that we need to, then this will be contained. President added the best way to control a potential Ebola Outbreak at this is at the source. West africa. And today the he authorized the pentagon to call up more reserve and National Guard troops if theyre needed to assist there. The Action News Team is working here and on location to cover the latest surrounding the spread of ebola. Action News Reporter dann cuellar live in dallas, texas tonight and dann we begin with efforts there to deal with more potential cases. Reporter thats right, brian, fede
The view from dilworth park. The rain really coming down there. 65 degrees right now. Showers lining off to the south. You see heavy showers offshore. Thats where the thunderstorms are right now. Dont expect to see thunder and lightning today in new jersey and points to the north, you can see rainfall thats not going to last all day. Showers a slight chance of showers later on. Temperatures now in the 60s. 69 degrees in northeast philadelphia. Philadelphia international is 65 degrees. And the temperatures will climb into the 70s this afternoon. But just barely into the 70s. We will see rain taper off first thing this morning. Clouds break for some sunshine. And then by lunchtime, 70 degrees. Jillian mele is watching the traffic. Looks like its a bit damp behind you there, jillian. It is. The roads are wet. We have a number of problems out there, bill. The good news, all of them are pretty minor, were not dealing with any serious accidents but we do have a few problems. This is a vehicl
Lets get right to meteorologist bill hen and the first alert forecast. Good morning. Were watching the last showers moving through the area right now. Pushing off to the north. Some areas have dried out. For most of those, youll stay dry. More of those, center city. There are a few showers moving through portions of northeast philadelphia. Its not very heavy rain. Its light rainfall there. And the rain farther to the east and to the trenton area, thats starting to lighten up as well. And the heavier showers push to the northeast. Rain is going to end this morning. Well get some breaks of sunshine and were watching the temperatures which are right now in the 60s. About 20 degrees above normal for this time of year. 66 degrees in philadelphia. A nice mild start and a mild day. Just a few scattered showers off to the northeast at 7 00. Well get breaks in the clouds and 65. By lunchtime, 70 degrees and climbing. The neighborhoodbyneighborhood forecast when i come back, first, jillian mele
Out of the u. S. One concern was that nurses treating Thomas Duncan were ill prepared. Was there actual training . No. Many on the Hearing Panel says the mistakes made with duncan cannot happen again. Its not a drill. Peoples lives are at stake and the response so far has been unacceptable. And bringing it closer to home tonight, we bring in action News Reporter david henry, he has more on how philadelphia leaders are preparing for the possibility of a case of ebola in the city. Reporter yes, almost two dozen people testified here today, mostly Public Health officials and the bottom line is we are either ready to face a possible Ebola Outbreak here or we are not. The head of the City Health Department gave a grade of either a or aplus to its departments preparation, they are coordinating efforts with area hospitals and other Health Care Providers to get ready, we have developed and updated guidance and information to help Health Care Professions and the public based largely on guidance
Closed while crews remove the truck. One lane is getting by, and that is only the stuck traffic that is being let by at this point. Once again all westbound traffic is forced off because of this tractor trailer that is jackknifed and hanging over the Neshaminy Creek. Can you look for updates on our website at 6abc. Com. New screening for the ebola virus began today at newark interests International Airport in new jersey. This after questioning of the handling of a patient by nurses in the hospital in dallas. Reporter Health Officials are continuing their efforts to control is this virus this as the list of people with possible exposure grows. Amber vincent is now at emory hospital in atlantic, she is the second nurse at the dalles hospital to contract ebola. After caring for Thomas Eric Duncan who died there last week. After the exposure she flew to planner wedding. If i was on that flight and i was in an enclosed space for her for three hours, that is enough reason for me to say i sho