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Volunteer Briefs
Annapolis Optimist Club Volunteers 18 and older are needed to help with the organization's youth-based programs, which include sports, scouts, camps, charitable campaigns, teaming youth with law enforcement agencies, and more. Information: 410-268-...Tags: Education, Crimes, Elections, Social Issues, Politics
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Docs filed with FEMA turn up in Traverse City storage unit
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A self-storage unit in northern Michigan contained documents with personal financial information including claims filed with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Texas following 2005's Hurricane Rita, a laptop...Tags: Vehicles, FEMA, Michigan, Texas
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November in the garden
Almanac Average temperature: High 79. Low 59. Rainfall: 2.32 inches The moon 1. Moon phases •First quarter: Nov. 2 •Full moon: Nov. 10 •Last quarter: Nov. 18 •New moon: Nov. 25 2. Moon-sign planting dates •Above-...Tags: Cabbage, Chemical Industry, Kale, Holidays, Gardening
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The Hotline: Even lifeguards at Six Flags need to cool down
If you see a lifeguard enjoying a ride down one of the water slides or taking a dip in a wave pool at Six Flags – it’s just part of staying safe on the job.
Lifeguards at the Hurricane Harbor water park at Great America switch positions every...Tags: Fires, Chicago Weather, Near North Side, Clubs and Associations, Brookfield Zoo
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Dominion Virginia Power: when a hurricane or storm strikes, be prepared
Dominion Virginia Power is preparing for hurricane season and urging its customers to get ready, too. With meteorologists predicting an active hurricane season, the company is working with state and local authorities and double-checking its inventory...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Companies and Corporations, Disasters, Emergency Planning, Elections
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Here's what you need to let technology help you through hurricane season
Our best defense against hurricane season is a household storm kit including the latest gadgets (digital portable storm TVs and smartphones) and old standbys (emergency gas generators and camping stoves). Here is what you need to know about the most...Tags: Electronics, Disasters, Natural Disasters, Television, Entertainment
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NOAA expects more storms this hurricane season
As the fifth named storm of the season fell apart in the Caribbean Thursday, federal hurricane forecasters rolled out an update their predictions for the rest of what they still say will be an "active" season. The August outlook calls for a slight...Tags: Tropical Storms, Atlantic Ocean, Steve Woodward, Hispaniola, Disasters
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Storm-proofing garage doors can save a home
Did you know your garage door may be the most vulnerable part of your home to hurricane damage?
That's because it is typically the largest opening in a home. If left unsecured, the garage door is susceptible to 100-plus-mph winds that can cause it to...Tags: Condos, Home Inspection, Vehicles, Companies and Corporations, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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Hurricane preparedness: Hampton Roads special needs residents should register
City emergency planners need to know about the disabled and their needs during an emergency.
If you or a loved one has medical and/or functional needs, now is the time to register on the Regional Hampton Roads Medical Needs Registry, www.hrspecialneeds....Tags: Hampton Roads
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Evacuations Underway as East Coast Braces for Hurricane Irene
CNN/KTLAMIAMI, FL -- Hurricane Irene intensified into a Category 3 storm Wednesday as it battered the Bahamas and threatened to lash much of the United States' East Coast in coming days. Irene could reach Category 4 strength by Thursday, the National Hurricane...Tags: Alabama, Beverly Perdue, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Social Media, Floods
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Governor Bob McDonnell declares state of emergency for Irene
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irene's weekend arrival.
Thursday's declaration allows state resources, such as the National Guard, to be sent to Hampton Roads to help local...Tags: Hampton Roads, Long Term Care, Natural Disasters, Government, Disasters and Accidents
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As hurricane approaches, tips offered for motorists, pet owners and farmers
As Hurricane Irene approaches Maryland, state agencies offer safety suggestions for motorists, pet owners and farmers to prepare for the storm's potential impact. Motorists The State Highway Administration recommends the following advice for motorists:...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Hurricane Irene (2011), Disasters, Clubs and Associations, Road Transportation
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