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Time To Prepare: Rising Sea Levels Threaten Connecticut Coast
Tropical Storm Irene hammered the houses in the low-lying Cosey Beach area of East Haven last August. Now, according to town officials, most of those homes are being rebuilt. This is understandable. But is it wise? Residents of Cosey Beach Avenue are...Tags: Oceans, Weather, Natural Resources, Tropical Storms, Charity
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Virginia Living Museum seeks donations to offset flood damage
The Virginia Living Museum is seeking donations to offset cleanup costs from last week’s flash flood that have risen to $250,000. Deputy Director Fred Farris suggested on the day after the May 15 flooding that the cleanup would approach $10,000....
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Disasters and Accidents, Human Interest, Companies and Corporations
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DPW says flood gates were manually closed, causing Broad Ripple flooding
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works announced Tuesday they had conducted an investigation into why the flood gates were closed, causing flooding in the Broad Ripple area in early May. On May 1, DPW employees discovered the gates on the storm...
Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Career and Workplace, Employees, Labor Legislation
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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: Hurricanes, Contracts, American International Group, Tropical Storms, GEICO
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In Our Opinion: Floodwater brought memories, lessons
It has been about a year since the historic Missouri River flooding. Record flooding was caused by other record weather events such as: ·Almost a year's worth of rain fell over the upper Missouri River basin in the last half of May 2011....Tags: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Disasters and Accidents, Rivers, Weather, Bodies of Water
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Potomac named America's most endangered river
The Potomac River, which flows between Maryland and Virginia, was named the nation's "most endangered" waterway today by a Washington-based environmental group. American Rivers put the Potomac atop its annual list of endangered rivers. Though cleaner...
Tags: Energy Resources, Layoffs and Downsizing, Natural Resources, Politics, Washington, DC
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Bethel and Kwethluk Residents Monitor Kuskokwim River Flood Warning
Channel 2 NewsA flood warning remains in effect for the Kuskokwim River until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The Kuskokwim breached its banks in the village of Kwethluk in the past few days. On Sunday, sick and elderly residents were evacuated to Bethel after the flood warning...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Rivers, Weather, Weather Warnings, Bodies of Water
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Meeting on Route 611 repairs in Williams rescheduled to May 15
The Road Warrior w/Dan HartzellA meeting between PennDOT and state park officials regarding concerns about possible damage to the Delaware Canal that could result from recent repairs to adjacent Route 611 in Williams Township was postponed until May 15, according to PennDOT spokesman... -
As storms move out, cold front moves in
TribLocal - Plainfield » NewsAfter a night of rolling thunderstorms, a cold front will move into the Chicago area today that could drop temperatures to the 50s along the …... -
Thunderstorms arrive in Chicago area
Tribune reporterA flash flood watch has been issued for the Chicago area as a slow-moving weather mass brings in thunderstorms that could dump close to three inches of rain and even hail beginning this afternoon and extending overnight, according to meteorologists. An...Tags: McHenry, Chicago Weather, Disasters and Accidents, Weather, Lee
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Flood Warning for Kuskokwim River and Chilly Start to Work Week
Channel 2 WeatherThe flood warning for the Kuskokwim River near Aniak is scheduled to expire at 10:45 p.m. Monday. An ice jam has formed about 10 miles downstream of Aniak. Flooding has been reported and the river is expected to continue to rise. While the calendar...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Rivers, Weather, Weather Warnings, Bodies of Water
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Quiet Spring Breakup Along Alaska Rivers Could Change Rapidly
Channel 2 NewsRiverfront communities in Alaska hold their breath this time of year as the ice breaks up and the potential for flooding becomes a serious threat. But this spring, it appears many villages are in-the-clear, at least for now. “It can seem quiet but...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Rivers, Weather Warnings, Bodies of Water
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