News & Stories
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Feature Story
Hurricane Categories and Storm Surge Defined
August 29, 2023
From the difference between a Category 4 and 5 Hurricane to understanding what storm surge is, here’s what all that hurricane terminology actually means.
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Feature Story
8 Tips to Avoid Disaster Relief Scams and Fraud
August 28, 2023
For survivors of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona and other disasters, here’s how to protect yourself from scammers and fraud while navigating the recovery processes.
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Preparedness
The Best Hurricane Tracking Apps and Tools, According to Disaster Responders
August 11, 2023
From the National Hurricane Center to NOAA to disaster apps, these are the hurricane trackers and tools professional and volunteer disaster responders rely on before and after a hurricane.
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Preparedness
How To Prepare for a Hurricane
August 3, 2023
Seven tried-and-true tips for preparing for any category of tropical storm.
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Preparedness
#BePrepared: Social Media Could Save Your Life During a Disaster
April 28, 2023
Real-time updates and emergency alerts to safety check-ins, here’s how to use Twitter and other platforms to prepare for, monitor, and stay safe during any severe storm.
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Preparedness
How to Prepare for an Atmospheric River or Flood
March 10, 2023
From knowing the difference between a flood watch and a warning to keeping your pet safe, here are eight essential ways to prepare for a flood or atmospheric river.
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Preparedness
Tornado Alert Apps Offer Instant Warnings Anywhere, Anytime
February 27, 2023
Easy-to-use emergency alerting systems can deliver warnings to those in a twister’s path faster and with greater localized precision.
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Preparedness
5 Ways to Prepare for a Tornado
February 22, 2023
Low-cost to no-cost, these budget-friendly tornado prep tips can help anyone be better prepared for, and recover from, a twister.
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Preparedness
Wildfire Mitigation Strategies Return to Their Roots
November 29, 2022
From the ancient art of controlled burning to thinning forests and ad campaigns, fire suppression tactics are doing an about face—and coming of age.
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Preparedness
Top Fire Mitigation Strategies to Help Protect Any Home
November 18, 2022
From applying fire retardant to removing fuels, these strategies can help any homeowner protect their property from wildfire.
