News tagged with hurricane preparedness
September is peak month for hurricanes in North Carolina
More hurricanes and tropical storms hit North Carolina in September than in any other month. Two UNC experts explain how state residents can stay safe and healthy before and after a dangerous storm.
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Sep 09, 2011 |
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What motivates people to prepare, or not prepare, for natural disasters?
Preparing for a natural disaster like a hurricane is critical in minimizing damage, but what motivates individuals to listen to warnings and act is largely unexplored territory.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 03, 2011 |
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Top US official warns of 'heavy' hurricane season
US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano warned Wednesday that a "heavy" US hurricane season could be in store, after briefing President Barack Obama on latest forecasts.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 01, 2011 |
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Study: Most kidney dialysis patients not prepared for emergency evacuation
Immediately after Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, the survival of more than 5,800 Gulf Coast kidney dialysis patients was threatened as the storm forced closure of 94 dialysis units. Within a month 148 of these patients ...
Jun 03, 2010 |
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Levees cannot fully eliminate risk of flooding to New Orleans
Levees and floodwalls surrounding New Orleans -- no matter how large or sturdy -- cannot provide absolute protection against overtopping or failure in extreme events, says a new report by the National Academy of Engineering ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Apr 24, 2009 |
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