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Glenn Schwartz
Staff reporterGlenn "Hurricane" Schwartz was named NBC 10's chief meteorologist on November 28, 2002, and in the same year, he co-authored The Philadelphia Area Weather Book. Schwartz joined NBC 10 in October 1995. Prior to that, he worked as the meteorologist for...Tags: Entertainment, Weather, Florida, North Carolina, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida)
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Drugs and Medicines, Aspirin (drug), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tools and Hardware
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Economy, Business and Finance, Natural Disasters, Television Industry, Hurricanes
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Insurance, Hurricane Damage, GEICO
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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 and Technology, Meteorological Disasters, Botany, Tropical Storms, Natural Disasters
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Natural Disasters, Hurricanes, Vehicles, Disasters and Accidents
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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: Human Interest, Meteorological Disasters, Charity, Natural Disasters, Social Issues
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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: Meteorological Disasters, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, Weather Radar, Hurricane Damage
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Family Files Claims in Case of Woman Killed by Fallen Tree
KTLA NewsCOSTA MESA, Calif. (KTLA) -- The parents of a woman crushed by a fallen eucalyptus tree last year has filed wrongful-death claims against the city of Newport Beach. Haeyoon Miller's mother and father filed separate claims within the last two weeks....Tags: Prosecution, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Lawyers, Natural Resources, Justice System
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Wind Advisory Until 7am
MeteorologistSpring officially arrives March 20th at 1:14am (Vernal Equinox) but meteorologically speaking, spring has already "sprung". Meteorological Winter is marked and recorded from December 1st to March 1st. And so the climate stats are already in for the Winter...Tags: Gene Kelly, Rivers, Halloween, Weather, WPMT
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Droughts in Texas and Oklahoma kill thousands of Christmas trees
WTKR-TV3Dry, brown grass crunches underfoot as David Barfield walks through his 45-acre Christmas tree farm pointing at evergreens covered with brittle, rust-colored needles. "Dead tree, dead tree, dead tree," he says, shaking his head at dry timber he hoped...Tags: Travis Miller, Petroleum Industry, Farms, Christmas, Natural Resources
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Etna Christmas Tree Farm Reopens After Tornado
5NEWS ReporterAn Etna Christmas tree farm reopens this weekend for the first time after an EF4 tornado ripped through the town. It was a rainy day to pick out a Christmas tree Saturday, but this winter, one tree farm owner says his farm is lucky to be open at all....Tags: Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Entertainment Events, Forests, Natural Disasters
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