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The goal of hurricane preparedness is to minimize the impact a storm could have on property and individuals during a storm. Preparedness is an ongoing, year-round process to mitigate the possible effects of dangerous debris, impassable roadways, no electricity, no running water and the inability to get your family and your business up and running. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30th. Since hurricanes, powered with high winds and excessive rain, frequently have sub-storms imbedded within them, consider preparing for a variety of weather conditions. Be aware of National Weather Center warnings.
Know where flood zones are. Locate shelters. These are importan...
Know where flood zones are. Locate shelters. These are importan...
The goal of hurricane preparedness is to minimize the impact a storm could have on property and individuals during a storm. Preparedness is an ongoing, year-round process to mitigate the possible effects of dangerous debris, impassable roadways, no electricity, no running water and the inability to get your family and your business up and running. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30th. Since hurricanes, powered with high winds and excessive rain, frequently have sub-storms imbedded within them, consider preparing for a variety of weather conditions. Be aware of National Weather Center warnings.
Know where flood zones are. Locate shelters. These are important factors in planning a strategy. Web sites that provide checklists, resources and tips include: The Red Cross www.redcross.org; FEMA www.fema.gov/hazard/hurrican/index.shtm; The National Hurricane Center www.shc.noaa.gov/ and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration www.hhs.gov/news.facts/hurricane.html. In addition, most coastal cities and governmental agencies provide region-specific information such as shelter locations. Well in advance of hurricane season, trim trees, and obtain the appropriate insurance coverage. Review evacuation routes and arrange care for pets. Predetermine, if possible, where you will stay in the event of a hurricane. Inventory property. Protect important documents in a safe deposit box or a watertight container. Anchor outbuildings and storage sheds. Clear clogged rain gutters. If warnings indicate an imminent strike, prepare a "safe room" inside the home or building you will be staying during a hurricane. Provide enough water and food for each person and pet to cover a minimum three to five-day period. A comprehensive checklist for supplies will include batteries, food that will not require heating or cooking, safety kits, radio and flashlight. Cover windows and doorways. Shut off utilities, as well as where gas pilots and water mains are located. Print or write out a list of important phone numbers including those of family members, healthcare providers and governmental agencies. These are mostly likely the first phone calls you'll be making after the storm passes.
Know where flood zones are. Locate shelters. These are important factors in planning a strategy. Web sites that provide checklists, resources and tips include: The Red Cross www.redcross.org; FEMA www.fema.gov/hazard/hurrican/index.shtm; The National Hurricane Center www.shc.noaa.gov/ and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration www.hhs.gov/news.facts/hurricane.html. In addition, most coastal cities and governmental agencies provide region-specific information such as shelter locations. Well in advance of hurricane season, trim trees, and obtain the appropriate insurance coverage. Review evacuation routes and arrange care for pets. Predetermine, if possible, where you will stay in the event of a hurricane. Inventory property. Protect important documents in a safe deposit box or a watertight container. Anchor outbuildings and storage sheds. Clear clogged rain gutters. If warnings indicate an imminent strike, prepare a "safe room" inside the home or building you will be staying during a hurricane. Provide enough water and food for each person and pet to cover a minimum three to five-day period. A comprehensive checklist for supplies will include batteries, food that will not require heating or cooking, safety kits, radio and flashlight. Cover windows and doorways. Shut off utilities, as well as where gas pilots and water mains are located. Print or write out a list of important phone numbers including those of family members, healthcare providers and governmental agencies. These are mostly likely the first phone calls you'll be making after the storm passes.
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DeBary hits snag in plan to raze storm-hit homes
Sentinel Staff WriterLast week, DeBary and state officials were enthusiastic about a quick turnaround after they submitted an application for a federal program to buy and demolish 15 homes that flooded during Tropical Storm Fay. But on Friday a state official said that...Tags: DeBary, Tropical Storms
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Report: New Homeland Security network needs better management, or could fail like original
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The replacement for the Homeland Security Department's computerized network for nationwide information sharing could be headed down the same path as its cumbersome original, said a government report released Wednesday. The Homeland...Tags: Virginia, National Security, Contracts, Defense, Raytheon Company
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Staying through Hurricane Ike proves deadly for many
GALVESTON, Texas - The final hours brought the awful realization to victims of Hurricane Ike that they had waited too long. This storm wasn't like the others, the ones that left nothing worse than a harrowing tale to tell. George Helmond, a hardy...Tags: Hurricanes, Disasters, Natural Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, Texas
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Louisiana: Judge's ruling blames FEMA
A federal judge says the government isn't immune from lawsuits claiming many Gulf Coast hurricane victims were exposed to potentially dangerous fumes while living in trailers it provided. Friday's ruling says there is evidence that the Federal...Tags: Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Little more than blueprints: US credit crisis threatens New Orleans' fragile Katrina recovery
Associated Press WriterNEW ORLEANS (AP) _ A prolonged recession and a tight credit market would cripple New Orleans' still-fragile recovery from Hurricane Katrina, delaying or eliminating road work, new construction and repairs to homes and businesses that have stood empty...Tags: Condos and Houses, Texas, Homes, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Rentals
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Credit crisis threatens New Orleans' recovery from Katrina
The Associated PressA prolonged recession and a tight credit market would cripple New Orleans' still-fragile recovery from Hurricane Katrina, delaying or eliminating road work, new construction and repairs to homes and businesses that have stood empty since 2005. The city's...Tags: Condos and Houses, Texas, Homes, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Rentals
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Ike's debris threatens wildlife
The Associated PressPADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, Texas -- The world's longest undeveloped barrier island now looks as if people have been living -- and dumping -- on it for decades. Tons of debris swept up by Hurricane Ike last month were carried by Gulf of Mexico...Tags: Nature, Meteorological Disasters, University of Texas, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hurricane Ike
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Nation briefs: Woman accused of hurricane aid fraud
A woman who filed at least 13 claims for federal assistance after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike has been charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, prosecutors said yesterday. Phyllis Ann Taylor, 28, of Houston is accused of making the...Tags: Heads of State, Meteorological Disasters, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Personal Data Collection, Police Investigations
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WORLD & NATION UPDATE: BRIEFS
A rare tropical storm warning and hurricane watch were posted for parts of the Maine coast yesterday as Hurricane Kyle roared toward the region, threatening conditions similar to a New England nor'easter. It was Maine's first hurricane watch in 17 years,...Tags: Vehicles, Hurricane Kyle, Weather Warnings, Meteorological Disasters, Tropical Weather
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FEMA Doesn't Create Weather
In response to the Sept. 15 news story "FEMA Under Fire Again As Houston Cries For Help" and the Sept. 21 letter "Another FEMA Fiasco": So the Federal Emergency Management Agency failed again. It's the nanny state's fault that hurricanes happen. We've...Tags: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Wethersfield
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Ike evacuees complain of violence at Texas shelter; questions are raised about state plan
Associated Press WritersTYLER, Texas (AP) _ As Hurricane Ike blew through Texas, a different kind of storm was brewing inside an old Wal-Mart hastily converted into a shelter for evacuees. The building, vacant for two years, quickly became a cauldron of tension, with 1,600...Tags: Illnesses, Meteorological Disasters, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Hurricane Ike, Hurricane Gustav
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'It wasn't glorious, but we made a difference'
With a background in urban search and rescue, Jenny Shilling figured she was a logical choice to take part in the county Department of Fire and Rescue Services' recent mission to aid the people of hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. Members of the unit -...Tags: Vehicles, Emergency Planning, Meteorological Disasters, Medical Services, Hurricane Gustav
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