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Mikulski likens loss of hospital ship Comfort to departure of Colts
The Baltimore SunSen. Barbara A. Mikulski on Wednesday likened the loss of the USNS Comfort to the departure of the Baltimore Colts – and asked Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to reconsider. The U.S. Fleet Forces Command announced last month that it was moving the white-...Tags: Natural Disasters, Naval Station Norfolk, Disasters and Accidents, Hospitals and Clinics, Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia)
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Orlando Fringe review: 'Nashville Hurricane'
Chase Padgett had a Fringe breakout hit in 2010 with "Six Guitars," a show that demonstrated his musical ability while he portrayed six different characters. In "Nashville Hurricane," his musical skills are also in the spotlight while he ... portrays...
Tags: Natural Disasters, Arts and Culture, Concerts, Fringe Festival, Music Theater
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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: Natural Disasters, Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Companies and Corporations, Television Industry
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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: Natural Disasters, American International Group, Florida, Disasters and Accidents, Disasters
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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: Natural Disasters, Tropical Storms, Disasters and Accidents, Disasters, Science
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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: Natural Disasters, Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Vehicles, Hurricanes
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Donating for hurricane relief? Choose wisely
Donate — and don't get scammed
If you want to help others in your community affected by a hurricane, you may want to give money to one or more charities. Be sure to check out the organizations before you write a check. Here are some tips for making...Tags: Natural Disasters, Human Interest, Disasters and Accidents, Disasters, Charity
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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: Natural Disasters, File Sharing, Fort Lauderdale, Cooper City, Verizon Communications
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Hurricane season 2012 storm names
Storm names Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie, William Animated weather radar on your phone Use your smartphone app to see real-time...Tags: Natural Disasters, Weather, Weather Radar, Disasters, Disasters and Accidents
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Bustling 1930s tropical era even busier than previously thought
Sun SentinelThe five-year span from 1931 to 1935 was one of the busiest tropical periods ever, producing four of the top 25 deadliest hurricanes on record. After reanalyzing time-worn storm data with modern techniques, scientists have discovered that stretch was...Tags: Labor Day, Miami-Dade County, Natural Disasters, Hurricane Andrew (1992), Tropical Storms
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Veteran forecaster Rick Knabb named hurricane center's new director
Sun SentinelRick Knabb, a veteran tropical forecaster and most recently The Weather Channel’s hurricane expert, has been named director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami-Dade County. He replaces Bill Read, who is retiring as of June 1. “For as...Tags: Natural Disasters, Max Mayfield, Coral Springs, Jane Lubchenco, Disasters and Accidents
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Sales tax holiday for hurricane preparation starts Friday across Virginia
In preparation of hurricane season, Virginia is giving consumers a break on sales tax for certain items. Governor McDonnell announced that from May 25-31 is Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. According to a news release, shoppers can...
Tags: First Aid, Natural Disasters, Politics, Disasters and Accidents, Holidays
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May 7, 2012
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May 18, 2012
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May 21, 2012
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