Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.More >>
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.More >>
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.More >>
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>
You've suffered a flood. Your home or business - and contents within - have been damaged - possibly destroyed. What do ou do now? Contact your insurance company or agent as soon as possible. TellMore >>
Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Your state, local, or tribal health department can make specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area.More >>
The Hurricane Intercept Research Team (HIRT) is a locally based hurricane chase team that researches the affects of storm surge in a hurricane or tropical storm's landfall area.More >>
The Hurricane Intercept Research Team (HIRT) is a locally based hurricane chase team that researches the affects of storm surge in a hurricane or tropical storm's landfall area.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:57:27 GMT
WICHITA, KS (FOX) - A doctor intent on saving his patients money implemented a direct-pay system that all but eliminates the need for insurance companies to provide primary care. Dr. Doug Nunamaker setMore >>
A doctor seems to have succeeded in making healthcare cheaper and simpler by thinking backward, not ahead.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:22:31 GMT
TAMPA, FL (WTVT/FOX) - Two men on a fishing trip had a new way to look at seasickness after their boat went out of control and circled for hours Monday. Troy Petro and his friend were thrown from hisMore >>
Two men on a fishing trip had a new way to look at seasickness after their boat went out of control and circled for hours Monday.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:46:00 GMT
ROME (RTV/FOX) - Harley-Davidson enthusiasts kicked off a four-day celebration Friday for the 110th anniversary of the famous motorcycle company. Thousands of people gathered in Italy's capital city toMore >>
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts kicked off a four-day celebration Friday for the 110th anniversary of the famous motorcycle company.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 11:30 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:30:47 GMT
NEWTOWN, CT (FOX) - Family and friends plan to gather Friday to mark six months since the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. They will hold a moment of silence to honor the 20 students and six adultsMore >>
They will hold a moment of silence to honor the 20 students and six adults gunned down Dec. 14.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:38:40 GMT
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND (RTV/FOX) - The pregnant duchess of Cambridge made her last solo appearance before the birth of her first child. Duchess Kate attended a ship-naming ceremony in Southampton where sheMore >>
Duchess Kate attended a ship-naming ceremony in Southampton where she officially named a cruise liner the Royal Princess.More >>
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >>
According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >>
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >>
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>
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