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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: Arts and Culture, Disc Jockeys, Entertainment, Hurricanes, 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: Disasters, Television Industry, Satellite and Cable Service, Hurricanes, Companies and Corporations
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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: Disasters, Insurance, Hurricanes, Floods, Hurricane Damage
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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: Disasters, Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, Botany, 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: Vehicles, Disasters, Hurricanes, Disasters and Accidents, 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: Disasters, Social Issues, Hurricanes, Charity, Disasters and Accidents
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Hurricane season getting an early start
Hurricane season is off to an early start in the Pacific, but not quite yet in the Atlantic. The season’s first tropical depression has formed in the Eastern Pacific, about 645 miles from the Mexican coast. A low pressure system in the Eastern...
Tags: Tropical Storms, Tropical Weather, Weather, Hurricanes, National Hurricane Center
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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: Disasters, Weather, Hurricanes, Hurricane Damage, Weather Radar
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Start of Hurricane Season Brings Reminder to Prepare for Emergencies, Consider Flood Insurance
With the Atlantic hurricane season now under way, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency reminds residents to always be prepared for the possibility of severe weather.
"Last year, the remnants of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee brought...Tags: Insurance, Hurricanes, Tropical Weather, Floods, First Aid
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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: Coral Springs, Max Mayfield, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Jane Lubchenco, Hurricanes
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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: Holidays, Hurricanes, Politics, Taxation, First Aid
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President declares major disaster for April 14 tornadoes
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsPresident Obama has declared a major disaster for the areas affected by severe weather between April 14 and 15. The declaration frees up Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local...Tags: Barack Obama, Disasters and Accidents, FEMA
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