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July 08, 2009

Indonesia: Eight more suspected H5N1 cases, and a possible death

Source: Crof, H5N1
Via Bird Flu Information Corner, a translated report from Gala Media.com: Sukabumi, West Java ::: Eight more bird flu suspects under observation. Excerpt:Gumilar (7), resident of Kp. Bungur Pandak RT 03/05 Desa Bojong Kembar, Kecamatan Cikembar, is being treated...
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Source: Darryl Mason, THE BIRD FLU BLOG
Hong Kong Preparing For Bird Flu Pandemic Outbreak?A Rense reader notes that warnings and signs of preparations to stop the spread of bird flu are all over Hong Kong right now, including electronic billboards, disinfectant and hand cleaners for...
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September 03, 2008

Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

000 ABNT20 KNHC 031135 TWOAT TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL 800 AM EDT WED SEP 3 2008 FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO... THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING ADVISORIES ON...
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Tropical Storm HANNA Public Advisory Number 27

Issued at 1100 AM AST WED SEP 03 2008...
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Tropical Depression GUSTAV Public Advisory Number 40

The NHC has issued its final advisory on this system. Public Advisories from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov) will provide updates as long as the system remains a flood threat. Issued at 1000 AM CDT WED SEP 3 2008...
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September 03, 2008

State of readiness; Disaster Preparedness Committee gives update ... - The Freeport News

The Freeport NewsState of readiness; Disaster Preparedness Committee gives update ...The Freeport News, Bahamas - 42 minutes agoBy ANGELO ARMBRISTER As residents of Grand Bahama prepare for the approaching hurricane, local disaster preparedness officials say they are ready to face ......

July 13, 2007

Hurricane Season Starts June 1

Source: jeromeba, I Like FEMA
Hurricane season officially starts June 1, and lasts through November 30. If you live along the coast, keep your gas tank full and ensure you have an family plan and evacuation route maps. For information on storm forecasts visit...
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Hurricane Preparedness

As long as I live, I will never forget that feeling of helplessness when Hurricane Hugo hit home. Living in Charleston, SC, it was rare that we ever had to worry about tropical storms, let alone hurricanes. However, the...

Floods And Wildfires Demand Immediate Response

For the past two weeks, northern and central Texas have been hit with floods submerging hundreds of residences and businesses and leaving 11 people dead. Torrential storm systems continue flooding throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. In addition to the...
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May 01, 2007

Disaster preparedness tax break signed into law - Tallahassee.com

EmeraldCoast.comDisaster preparedness tax break signed into lawTallahassee.com, FL - Apr 30, 2007The state's hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday begins with hurricane season -- June 1. It lasts until June 12, giving consumers two weekends to stock ...Hurricane sales tax planned Williston...

Emergency Lighting - Disaster Lighting - Inflatable Flood Lighting ... - PR Web (press release)

Emergency Lighting - Disaster Lighting - Inflatable Flood Lighting ...PR Web (press release), WA - 5 hours ago... and School Districts become aware of the benefits that can be had by adding the "Inflatable Emergency Light Tower" to their Emergency Preparedness...

April 12, 2007

Just Ask Eryn: "How can I prepare for an earthquake - Clarion Online - Glendora (subscription)

Just Ask Eryn: "How can I prepare for an earthquakeClarion Online - Glendora (subscription), CA - 16 hours agoThe April 4 earthquake, epicenter just 9 miles north of West Covina, made me realize that I have not thought about disaster preparedness...

Red Cross passes out disaster kits - King of Prussia Courier

Red Cross passes out disaster kitsKing of Prussia Courier, PA - 20 hours agoA free Citizen Corps disaster-preparedness training session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Montgomery County Fire Academy in ......

Red Cross passes out disaster kits - King of Prussia Courier

Red Cross passes out disaster kitsKing of Prussia Courier, PA - 20 hours agoA free Citizen Corps disaster-preparedness training session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Montgomery County Fire Academy in ......

March 12, 2007

More on the Egyptian boy

Source: Crof, H5N1
Via Reuters, more details on Egypt's 24th case: Egyptian 4-year-old tests positive for bird flu. Excerpt: A 4-year-old Egyptian boy has contracted the deadly bird flu virus, bringing to 24 the number of Egyptians who have tested positive for...
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