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Surprise EF0 tornado touches down in Nappanee
The National Weather Service says a small tornado touched down in Nappanee around 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Click here to see a map of the area where it touched down.
Wind speeds of 70 to 75 MPH were generated by the EF0 tornado, and it had a path length of 0.6...Tags: Tornadoes, Weather, Natural Disasters
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The Interview: Tim Mitchell, CEO of FrontierMedex
When oil companies expand into desert areas of Africa, FrontierMedex Group helps them navigate the territory and provides medical care and security.
The company also has helped rescue ships from pirates in the waters off Somalia and provides medical...Tags: Elections, United Kingdom, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Travel, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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How well will your cell phone work during Hurricane Irene or other potential disaster?
Among the biggest questions for cell phone users is how well will my cell phone work during a hurricane or other disaster?
Will you have a strong signal? Will the cell phone towers in your neighborhood be able to handle increased traffic that will likely...Tags: File Sharing, Cooper City, Hurricanes, Cell Phones, Meteorological Disasters
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Are you willing to pay thousands to keep the power on after a storm?
South Floridians, some without electricity for weeks after Hurricane Wilma, have pushed to bury power lines underground — until they saw the price tag.
In Fort Lauderdale, residents who want power lines buried could end up paying up to $25,000 over...Tags: Elections, Rivers, Politics, Hurricanes, Headaches
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How to handle hurricanes' utility and service outages
After a big storm, expect utilities and services to be disrupted. Here's what you need to know:
Debris
Pile debris as neatly and as close to the street as you can. But if you can't identify it, don't touch it. Keep debris from piling up around utility...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Hurricanes, Economy, Business and Finance, Satellite and Cable Service, Meteorological Disasters
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Prepare in case you must file a claim with your insurance company
How to file an insurance claim
Try to call your insurance agent immediately.
Begin making temporary repairs to prevent further damage.
Save all receipts. Do not attempt to make permanent repairs until an insurance adjuster has inspected the home.
Most...Tags: Insurance, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters, Tropical Storms, Natural Disasters
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Recalling Hurricane Wilma six years later
Sun SentinelStanding in front of a large picture window, nine stories up in a downtown Fort Lauderdale hotel, I saw the storm roar in. Below, the surface of New River began churning and frothing. Boats bucked at their moorings. Then the winds came in sideways,...Tags: Hurricane Damage, Fort Lauderdale, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Career and Workplace, Hurricanes
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Get trees trimmed weeks before a hurricane hits
Preparing your trees
A hurricane can turn a shade tree from backyard friend to monster. Falling limbs and flying debris from trees often add to injuries and damage during severe storms. Things you can do to lessen the danger:
Inspect your trees every...Tags: Science, Science and Technology, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Meteorological Disasters
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Ft. Leonard Wood breaks ground on 160 new homes
dhodges@ky3.comFORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- A tornado last New Year's Eve destroyed part of the housing here for military members and their families. The Army decided it wanted to exceed the challenge of just rebuilding by adding even more homes on the fort. "If we...Tags: Tornadoes, Natural Disasters, New Year's Day
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Cosmosphere to host famous storm chaser and Millie
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsLiving in Kansas you know how quickly the skies can change. That's why storm chasers have gotten so popular here. And if you head to the Kansas Cosmosphere today, you can experience the storms almost like the chasers do. “Weather is the one thing...Tags: Sean Casey, Discovery Communications, Inc., IMAX, Weather, Weather Reports
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Lawyer Uses CSI Techniques to Prove His Point
The 19-year-old girl and her mother were traveling together, taking a bus excursion from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam. The daughter, Meng Qiu Sun, was a student at Shanghai International Studies
University, and planned to be a diplomat. Her mother and...Tags: Ford Motor Co., Shanghai (China), Injuries and Wounds, Judges, San Francisco
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Get your boat ready before a storm strikes
Preparing your boat
No one should ever attempt to ride out a storm in a boat. To protect themselves and their craft, boaters need to plan ahead. That means:
•Updating your boat- and car-insurance coverage as soon as possible. Some policies cover...Tags: Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters, Natural Disasters, Vehicles, Disasters and Accidents
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