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The Ultimate Guide to Hurricane Preparedness for Home Owners
Each year, an average of ten tropical storms develop over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. While many of…
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Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. Most heat problems occur because…
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Know Your Zone
Know Your Zone is an evacuation system that highlights areas most vulnerable to impacts from hurricanes, tropical storms, and other…
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Tornadoes
Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that bring intense winds of over 200 miles per hour. They can destroy…
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Floods
Floods are the most common disaster in the United States and can cause outages, destroy property, disrupt transportation, or create…
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Power Outages
When the power goes out unexpectedly, it can disrupt transportation, businesses, and much more. It’s important to know what to…
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Emergency Preparedness
It’s important to be prepared for natural disasters or emergencies, so you and your family can feel secure instead of…
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Home Fires
Fires spread quickly, so it’s important to know how to prevent them and what to do if a fire starts in…
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Hurricanes
Hurricanes are powerful tropical weather systems that may affect North Carolina from June 1 to November 30, with the peak…
