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Hurricane Names – 2016

The National Hurricane Center has been crafting hurricane name lists since 1953. And up until 1979, the hurricane ...

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Survival Kit: What to have on hand & when to have it

Now is the time to check your Disaster Kit to make sure everything is fresh and ready in  ...

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Special Care: Elders, special needs residents

Those with special needs need to take special care during Hurricane Season. A special shelter stands by ready ...

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Home Prep: Break out the plywood and generator

In the days and hours leading up to a hurricane, check the forecast and follow these steps to ...

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Your Pets: Special prep needed for your furry friends

Special arrangements need to be made during a hurricane for your pets. Shelters won't take them. Be sure ...

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Disaster Kit

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The 2014 hurricane season is about to start, so now is the time to check ...

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Hurricane Myths Debunked

Do you tape your windows before the storm? Or open them to "equalize pressure"? Those are a couple ...

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

If you've lived in Florida for a while, you can probably recite the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale by ...

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5 Hurricane Categories

Hurricanes fit into one of five categories - once they've been declared a hurricane. Before that, they are ...

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What to do before and during a storm

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The toughest part of the storm can be the waiting – waiting for it to arrive, ...

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Your Wheels: How to protect your vehicle in the storm

You know to protect your family and home. But do you know how to protect your vehicle during ...

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How to Track a Hurricane

For the latest storm location, check out the National Hurricane Center, which will have the latest longitude and ...