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FEMA To Move Residents Out Of Toxic Trailers

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:34:38 GMT

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Thursday it will step up efforts to move Gulf Coast hurricane victims out of more than 35,000 trailers because tests indicate some of the temporary homes contain high levels of formaldehyde.

Hurricane Preparedness - Assess And Report Damage

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:10:49 GMT

After the hurricane has passed, keep listening to emergency radio to get official instructions and additional information. Authorities will let you know when it's safe to go home - do not return until you've been told to do so.

Prepare For Hurricane Season

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:35:17 GMT

Hurricane preparation is essential to keeping your family and home as safe as possible when alerts are issued. This guide will help you plan and prepare for hurricane season.

Hurricane Preparedness - Organize A Survival Kit

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:56:31 GMT

Part of being prepared for a hurricane is making sure you enough food and water set aside for an emergency. Here are some suggestions for what to gather into a survival kit.

Hurricane Preparedness - Create An Evacuation Plan

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:57:07 GMT

If authorities are not ordering evacuations, the decision to whether to stay at home or leave becomes a personal one. Here are some guidelines to follow.

Hurricane Preparedness - Stay Or Go?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:54:53 GMT

Once a hurricane alert has been issued, you'll need to decide whether to stay at home or leave the area and act quickly.

Hurricane Preparedness - Protect Your Home

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:17:40 GMT

There's more to protecting your home before a hurricane than putting up shutters. Here are some other tasks to take care of before the storm hits.

Tropical Storm Olga Pounds Caribbean

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:08:20 GMT

Tropical Storm Olga triggered floods and landslides in this Caribbean nation Wednesday, killing at least eight people in the Dominican Republic and in Puerto Rico and forcing thousands to flee their homes.

Subtropical Storm Olga Forms In Atlantic

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:16:48 GMT

Subtropical Storm Olga formed over the Virgin Islands on Monday, 10 days after the Atlantic hurricane season ended, forecasters said.

Olga formed shortly before 9 p.m. EST, the National Hurricane Center said.

Emergency Crews Brace For Noel's Arrival

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:42:00 GMT

Emergency crews are bracing for the arrival of the remnants of Hurricane Noel. The strom is expected to produce heavy rain, strong winds and high seas as it passes through the Northeast on Saturday.
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