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Homestead duo Herb Waters, James Burgess commit to Miami
Herb Waters mentioned being part of the family at the University of Miami that was cause for him and best friend James Burgess Jr. to make their decision to commit to the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday.
What better way to join the big family that is the UM...Tags: Athletes, Meteorological Disasters, Carolina Hurricanes, Football, Natural Disasters
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Charity
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History of earthquakes in Howard County
The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Howard County Tuesday, Aug. 23 was just the latest tremor to jolt the region. While many of the earthquakes — like Tuesday's centered in Mineral, Va., about 125 miles south of Columbia — originated...Tags: Ellicott City, Natural Disasters, Patapsco, Disasters and Accidents
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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, Natural Disasters, Weather
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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: Travel, Sudan, Emergency Planning, Egyptian Revolution (2011-12), Kidnapping
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Weather Reports, Hurricane Damage, Hurricanes, Natural 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: Politics, FPL Group, Local Government, Coconut Creek, Property
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Television Industry, Satellite and Cable Service, Natural Disasters, Hurricanes
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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: Tropical Storms, Hurricane Damage, Disasters and Accidents, GEICO, Florida
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5 ways to protect your eyes before and after a hurricane
Avoiding serious injuries should be paramount when faced with a hurricane or major storm – and protecting your eyes (and sight) should be on top of your list.
That sounds like common sense but it can be a safety tip that is easy to forget when in...Tags: Swelling, Meteorological Disasters, Hospitals and Clinics, Hurricanes, 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: Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Hurricane Damage, Natural Disasters, Hurricanes
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