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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: Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Hurricane Damage, Natural Disasters, Floods, Disasters and Accidents
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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: Science, Natural Disasters, Science and Technology, Tropical Storms, Disasters and Accidents
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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, Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Disasters, Hurricanes
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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: Social Issues, Human Interest, Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Disasters
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Mikulski likens loss of hospital ship Comfort to departure of Colts
The Baltimore SunSen. Barbara A. Mikulski on Wednesday likened the loss of the USNS Comfort to the departure of the Baltimore Colts – and asked Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to reconsider. The U.S. Fleet Forces Command announced last month that it was moving the white-...Tags: U.S. Navy, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Natural Disasters, Health, Naval Station Norfolk
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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: Hurricane Damage, Weather, Weather Radar, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters
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How well will your cell phone work during Hurricane Irene or other potential disaster?
Among the biggest questions for cell phone users is how well will my cell phone work during a hurricane or other disaster?
Will you have a strong signal? Will the cell phone towers in your neighborhood be able to handle increased traffic that will likely...Tags: Deerfield Beach, Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Fort Lauderdale, Hurricanes
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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: Science, Coral Springs, Natural Disasters, National Hurricane Center, Jane Lubchenco
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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, Taxation, Natural Disasters, Politics, Disasters and Accidents
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Bustling 1930s tropical era even busier than previously thought
Sun SentinelThe five-year span from 1931 to 1935 was one of the busiest tropical periods ever, producing four of the top 25 deadliest hurricanes on record. After reanalyzing time-worn storm data with modern techniques, scientists have discovered that stretch was...Tags: Labor Day, Miami-Dade County, Natural Disasters, National Hurricane Center, Honduras
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Homestead duo Herb Waters, James Burgess commit to Miami
Herb Waters mentioned being part of the family at the University of Miami that was cause for him and best friend James Burgess Jr. to make their decision to commit to the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday.
What better way to join the big family that is the UM...Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Athletes, Sports, Football
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Tropical Storm Philippe forms, Ophelia weakens
A tropical depression off Africa formed into the season’s latest tropical storm Saturday even as Tropical Storm Ophelia weakened slightly.
The National Hurricane Center said Depression 17 became Tropical Storm Philippe with maximum sustained...Tags: Tropical Weather, Weather, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters, National Hurricane Center
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