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Will BGE remember the lessons of Irene?
![One reason people choose to live in Maryland is the absence of the kinds of natural catastrophes that plague so many other locales. Here, we have little to fear from Japanese-style tsunamis, Midwest-style tornadoes or (the recent tremor notwithstanding) California-style earthquakes. So BGE should never have posted a "service closed for about five days" sign afterHurricane Irene.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-09/64965484-23084605.jpg "One reason people choose to live in Maryland is the absence of the kinds of natural catastrophes that plague so many other locales. Here, we have little to fear from Japanese-style tsunamis, Midwest-style tornadoes or (the recent tremor notwithstanding) California-style earthquakes. So BGE should never have posted a "service closed for about five days\" sign afterHurricane Irene.")
One reason people choose to live in Maryland is the absence of the kinds of natural catastrophes that plague so many other locales. Here, we have little to fear from Japanese-style tsunamis, Midwest-style tornadoes or (the recent tremor notwithstanding)...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Heavy Engineering, Baltimore County, Natural Disasters, CEO Pay
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Turkey Hit by Second Devastating Quake
CNNISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was 16 kilometers (9 miles) south of the town of Van, the USGS said, and its depth was 4.8 kilometers (3...Tags: Gaza Crisis (2008), Heavy Engineering, Istanbul (Turkey), CNN (tv network), Ehud Barak
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FEMA Set to Run Out of Disaster Relief Funds if Congress Doesn't Act
The battle over the federal budget continues in Washington as another possible government shutdown looms closer. But if Congress doesn't act fast, for the first time in history the federal government may not have enough money to pay for disaster relief....Tags: Republican Party, Harry Reid, Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Hurricane Irene (2011)
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Tsunami Debris Expected To Reach California By 2013
KTLA NewsHAWAII ( KTLA ) -- Millions of tons of debris that washed into the Pacific Ocean during Japan's earthquake and tsunami last March is headed to U.S. shores, researches said Tuesday. Government scientists in Hawaii say everything from furniture to roofs,...Tags: California, Washington (U.S. state), KTLA, Fishing, Pacific Ocean
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Solar Energy: The energy producing and saving home is very doable
![<strong>This informative, helpful article, "The energy producing and saving home," is written by Ben Cuker, professor of marine and environmental science at Hampton University in Hampton, Va. His solar-powered home is on tour Oct. 1-2 for the Hampton Roads Solar Tour; admission is free, get map and directions at <a href="http://www.hrsolartour.com">www.hrsolartour.com</a>.</strong>](http://www.dailypress.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-09/65025803-26064844.jpg "<strong>This informative, helpful article, "The energy producing and saving home,\" is written by Ben Cuker, professor of marine and environmental science at Hampton University in Hampton, Va. His solar-powered home is on tour Oct. 1-2 for the Hampton Roads Solar Tour; admission is free, get map and directions at <a href=\"http://www.hrsolartour.com\">www.hrsolartour.com</a>.</strong>")
This informative, helpful article, "The energy producing and saving home," is written by Ben Cuker, professor of marine and environmental science at Hampton University in Hampton, Va. His solar-powered home is on tour Oct. 1-2 for the Hampton Roads...Tags: Hampton Roads, Arts and Culture, Electrical Appliance, Tax Credits, Natural Resources
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Storm sirens sound this morning
Many central Kentucky residents woke to heavy rain and high winds this morning as a storm front swept through the area.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning about 6:20 a.m for western Boyle County, northwestern Garrard County and eastern...Tags: Tornadoes, Natural Disasters, Weather, Weather Warnings
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Three earthquakes reported near Oklahoma City Saturday morning
KWCH 12 Eyewitness newsAt least three earthquakes have shaken central oklahoma this morning, and some have been felt in Kansas The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck at 2:12 this morning, with an epicenter about about 50 miles east of Oklahoma City....Tags: Natural Disasters, U.S. Geological Survey
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Oklahoma earthquake felt in Wichita and other parts of Kansas
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter about 40 miles from Oklahoma City could be felt as far north as Salina in Kansas.
The quake hit at 10:53pm in the evening. It could be felt in Wichita and other parts of Kansas. On our KWCH's facebook page...Tags: Natural Disasters, U.S. Geological Survey
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Strong aftershock shakes Oklahoma Sunday morning
KWCH 12 Eyewitness newsResidents in Oklahoma are shaken after the state's strongest earthquake ever and a big aftershock. Saturday night's magnitude 5.6 earthquake was centered near Sparks, OK. That's about 44 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. It was followed early Sunday by...Tags: Natural Disasters
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Tropical Storm Katia forms in the eastern Atlantic
Sun SentinelWhat had been Tropical Depression 12 grew into Tropical Storm Katia early Tuesday and it's forecast to strengthen into a strong hurricane within the next week. At 5 a.m., Katia was located about 535 miles west-southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde...Tags: Natural Disasters, Weather, Disasters and Accidents, Hurricane Irene (2011), Hurricanes
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Irene was a global warning
Steven Grossman's op-ed ("Hurricane Irene: an almighty wind? Sept. 1) should be savored, but, of course, Hurricane Irene did carry a message. That message is conveyed most clearly if it is combined with the evidence carried by other phenomena such as...Tags: Natural Disasters, Hurricane Irene (2011), Pakistan, Texas
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North Texans shaken by Oklahoma earthquake
Charles.Bassett@cw33.comWhile Oklahomans spent the day dealing with earthquakes and aftershocks. North Texans weren't paying much attention at all. Then late Saturday night it hit. "All of a sudden I just felt like a huge shaking sensation. Why is the bed shaking, what's going...Tags: Natural Disasters, Arlington (Staten Island, New York)
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