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Hurricane Season News
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Gulf Coast residents mostly unscathed as Ida weakens to a depression, soaks Southeast
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Ida sloshed ashore with rain and gusty winds Tuesday before weakening to a depression, causing little damage along the Gulf Coast but bringing more rain to the already-soaked Southeast. more
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Entergy New Orleans, Local Agencies to Help Seniors Beat the Heat
Officials from Entergy New Orleans, Inc. will hand out hundreds of fans to senior citizens in New Orleans to help stay cool during the summer months through the joint efforts of area Councils on Aging and Entergy employee volunteers. more
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Economy Means More Help Needed To Flee Hurricanes
Extra evacuation buses. More storm shelters. A guide to doing hurricane preparation on a budget. Because of the recession, the nation's coastal communities are preparing to help more people evacuate if a hurricane approaches, especially residents who cannot afford to escape on their own. more
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Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Information Available on Thursdays in St. Bernard & Arabi
Beginning June 25, 2009, representatives from the American Red Cross St Bernard Chapter will be at the Community Center of St Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St, Arabi, from 10 AM until 12 PM every Thursday to help residents prepare for this year's hurricane season. more
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More Hurricane Information
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Experts say preparedness key to safety
While bracing for especially dangerous hurricane seasons this year and over the next two decades, weather and emergency-response experts on Wednesday called for concerted efforts to improve forecasts, spread warnings, build safe buildings and curb high-risk development along vulnerable coastlines. more
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How to talk to kids about hurricanes Photos
Part of your storm preparations should include a talk with your children. Riding out a hurricane can be a very frightening experience. more
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What to include in your hurricane kit Photos
Emergency managers recommend these basics for disaster preparedness more
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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Category 1 (winds 74-95 mph) more
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Make your own hurricane Multimedia
Learn how hurricanes are formed. more
