Month: June 2019

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner gives tips on how to prep for hurricanes

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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner gives tips on how to prep for hurricanes

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter View of Hurricane Florence from the International Space Station on Sept. 12, 2018. (Photo: Alexander Gerst/NASA) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — It’s been nine months since Hurricane Florence tore through the North Carolina coast, and now we’re two weeks deep into a new hurricane season. According to our meteorologists, we won’t be experiencing any tropical storms or hurricanes in the very near future. – Advertisement – However, that doesn’t…

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Hackers Demanding Ransoms Paralyze City Computer Systems In The U.S.

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Hackers Demanding Ransoms Paralyze City Computer Systems In The U.S.

DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Dave Davies in for Terry Gross, who’s off this week. As we become increasingly dependent on sprawling computer networks, we’re increasingly vulnerable to hackers who exploit weaknesses in them. A recent trend is cyberattacks on American cities. Last year, hackers in Dallas gained the ability to turn on tornado sirens at will. And for weeks, the city of Baltimore has struggled to revive computer systems paralyzed by…

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Governor signs disaster relief bills in Houston

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Governor signs disaster relief bills in Houston

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Governor Greg Abbott will be in Houston on Thursday to sign legislation related to disaster relief and preparedness. Gov. Abbott will host the bill signing ceremony at Gallery Furniture. He will be joined by local elected officials and members of the Houston community. The governor’s office says he will sign the following bills: House Bill 5 (Phelan, Kolkhorst) requires the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to develop a catastrophic debris management…

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State defense groups run hurricane evacuation drill at Corpus Christi's airport

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CLOSE A C-130 touched down at Corpus Christi International Airport as a part of an evacuation drill to prepare for severe weather. David Silva Ramirez, Wochit The Corpus Christi International Airport saw the arrival of military aircraft and mock hurricane patients Wednesday as a part of an evacuation drill. The drill was the result of a partnership between groups that included the airport, the Texas Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard and the Texas Military Department Patient…

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WATCH: Hurricane Shopping | Mockingbird and Armadillo

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WATCH: Hurricane Shopping | Mockingbird and Armadillo

[embedded content] With Hurricane season upon us, it is important to make sure you have all the essentials. Ernie Manouse and Mark Sloan (from the Harris County Office of Emergency Management) go shopping to find just the right items. Along the way, Mark shares some great tips for being ready for any emergency. For a complete list of items, visit www.ReadyHarris.org

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Quilts2Heal looking to bring comfort to hurricane victims

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Quilts2Heal looking to bring comfort to hurricane victims

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A non-profit in the Cape Fear is looking to bring some comfort to hurricane survivors in the area. Quilts2Heal is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit and has distributed more than 700 quilts to people in 12 states. Recipients range from children who are victims of violence, World War II veterans, and people who have lost everything in fires, floods and hurricanes. – Advertisement – Quilts2Heal began by now Leland…

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Hoke County community frustrated with disruptions from flooding roads

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Hoke County community frustrated with disruptions from flooding roads

RAEFORD, N.C. (WTVD) — Christy Rodriguez hasn’t been able to drive home since torrential rains hit Raeford on Monday afternoon. She is one of many residents who live in Northwoods Estates. “I came out here at 5 o’clock this morning and it was still flooded. At 7 o’clock it was still flooded. We have to park our cars at Walmart just to be able to get home last night,” said Rodriguez. Northwoods Drive is the…

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Coffee shop reopens nine months after Hurricane Florence

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Coffee shop reopens nine months after Hurricane Florence

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Crush & Grind reopens in Carolina Beach nine months after Hurricane Florence damaged it. (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) —  Another area business forced to close after Hurricane Florence has reopened its doors, roughly nine months after the storm hit. Crush and Grind is a coffee shop on the Carolina Beach boardwalk that also serves beer and wine. – Advertisement – It’s been around for about three years,…

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Crews find body of 2-year-old swept away in flash flood at Tennessee park

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Crews find body of 2-year-old swept away in flash flood at Tennessee park

>>Most dangerous Texas state parks >>Most dangerous Texas state parks Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Image 1 of 18 >>Most dangerous Texas state parks >>Most dangerous Texas state parks Crews find body of 2-year-old swept away in flash flood at Tennessee park 1  /  18 Back to Gallery Search crews found the body of a 2-year-old Kentucky boy on Monday, hours after he was swept away in weekend flash flooding at a Tennessee…

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'It was devastating' | Residents return to homes after Mountain Island Lake flooding

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'It was devastating' | Residents return to homes after Mountain Island Lake flooding

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — People living near Mountain Island Lake and the Catawba River are cleaning up after the weekend’s flooding. The lake reached its second highest level on record at more than 106 feet. RELATED: Mountain Island Lake reaches 2nd highest level in history The flooding tore off docks and left homes with severe water damage to the structures and property inside. Tuesday, people living along Lake Drive started the cleanup process as county code…

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NC House to restart hurricane recovery committee

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NC House to restart hurricane recovery committee

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter NC farm flooded during Hurricane Florence (Photo: Mary Junell / U.S. Army / (CC BY-NC 2.0)) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The state House is reconstituting an oversight committee that will keep monitoring challenges state government has had in distributing federal long-term housing grants to hurricane victims in eastern North Carolina. House Speaker Tim Moore announced Tuesday that the House Select Committee on Disaster Relief has been authorized to meet…

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