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The Connecticut International Auto Show: 150,000 Square Feet of Cars, Exhibits & Fun!
The Connecticut International Auto Show is gearing up for another great event Nov. 11-13 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The newest 2012 models will be on display, including the latest fuel- efficient vehicles and cars and trucks with the latest...Tags: America's Got Talent (tv program), Fuel-efficient Vehicles, American Red Cross, Discovery Communications, Inc., Passenger Cars
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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: Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters, Vehicles
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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 and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters, Human Interest
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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: Weather, Disasters and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Hurricane Damage, Meteorological Disasters
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Hurricane season 2012: Things you should have on hand
Things you should have ready
•Water: At least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7days; also, make extra ice before the storm hits.
•Food: At least enough for 3 to 7 days, mostly nonperishable packaged or canned food, juices.
•Blankets,...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Health, Photography and Video, Meteorological Disasters, Hurricanes
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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: Television Industry, Satellite and Cable Service, Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Meteorological Disasters
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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 and Accidents, Hurricane Damage, American International Group, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters
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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 and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Botany, Meteorological Disasters, Hurricanes
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Silopanna Music Festival canceled because of Hurricane Irene
The Baltimore SunThe inaugural Silopanna Music Festival, which was scheduled to take place in Crownsville Saturday, has been cancelled because of Hurricane Irene, promoters Rams Head Group said in a statement this morning. Organizers and performers were concerned about...Tags: Politics, Disasters and Accidents, Hurricanes, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Fine Arts
Nov 9, 2011
|Column| ctnow.com
Dec 6, 2012
|Resource Link| Los Angeles Times
Oct 18, 2012
|Resource Link| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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Aug 9, 2012
|Resource Link| Orlando Sentinel
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|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Aug 25, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
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