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Tag: hurricane preparedness

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Posted inPublic Health

Hurricane / tropical storm safety tips

by Editor August 3, 2020January 29, 2021

TIPS FOR TORNADO WATCHES AND WARNINGS As Isaias comes ashore, it brings with it the possibility of tornadoes, especially in the trailing parts of the storm. The National Weather Service has a website explaining the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning, and what to do to keep safe should a tornado head […]

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Posted inAging

As Hurricane Dorian approaches, long-term care residents are moved to safer ground

by Thomas Goldsmith September 5, 2019
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Posted inChronic Disease

People with special medical needs fleeing Hurricane Dorian might end up at a Clayton church

by Anne Blythe September 5, 2019October 8, 2019
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Posted inAging

Matthew & Florence taught NC lessons: Storms like Dorian threaten old people

by Thomas Goldsmith September 5, 2019October 8, 2019

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