June 2011
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1st Day of Hurricane Season!
Hurricane Season is now upon us! Make sure you have your emergency kit together. Keep in mind that freshwater flooding (rainfall) is the largest killer related to hurricanes, but if you live close to a body of water near the coast keep in mind that storm surge should also factor in your emergency plan. For a list of materials to include in your kit, go to:...
May 2011
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Hurricane Season Outlook
There has been a lot of buzz about the upcoming hurricane season being busy. Based on the El Nino pattern we are coming out of a La Nina and entering a neutral period. Historically, this has been a leading indicator for a busy Atlantic Basin season. The official forecasts for this season support this with calls for a VERY busy hurricane season.
Keep in mind that while the season will be...
December 2010
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2010 Hurricane Season Recap in Google Earth
Here is an interesting file you can load onto Google Earth for a video recap of the 2010 season (3rd busiest in recorded history)!
http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2010/12/view_the_2010_hurricane_season_in_g.html
