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Most destructive hurricanes in US history
Most destructive hurricanes in US history
This map shows the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in U.S. history.More >>
This map shows the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in U.S. history.More >>
NHC Hurricane Data in Google Earth
NHC Hurricane Data in Google Earth
The plotted course of Atlantic storms based on data from the National Hurricane Center. (Requires free Google Earth browser plug-in.)More >>

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Preparing to evacuate
Preparing to evacuate
Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.More >>
If you are ordered NOT to evacuate
If you are ordered NOT to evacuate
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.More >>
Hurricane preparation for families and individuals
Hurricane preparation for families and individuals
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.More >>
Protecting your home before and during a hurricane
Protecting your home before and during a hurricane
Take the following measures to prepare for a hurricane.More >>
Emergency supplies you will need
Emergency supplies you will need
You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period.More >>

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Check for hazards when returning home
Check for hazards when returning home
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>
Tips for filing a flood insurance claim
Tips for filing a flood insurance claim
You've suffered a flood. Your home or business - and contents within - have been damaged - possibly destroyed. What do ou do now? Contact your insurance company or agent as soon as possible. TellMore >>
After a flood: the first steps
After a flood: the first steps
Your home has been flooded. Here are some things to remember in the days ahead.More >>
Keep food and water safe after a natural disaster
Keep food and water safe after a natural disaster
Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Your state, local, or tribal health department can make specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area.More >>
Applying for Assistance After a Natural Disaster
Applying for Assistance After a Natural Disaster

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14 restaurants offer Charles Ramsey free burgers for life
14 restaurants offer Charles Ramsey free burgers for life
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:55:08 GMT
(RNN) - Dozens of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life. Charles Ramsey, the guy who famously stopped eating his Big MacMore >>
More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life.More >>
Ala. mystery illness cases climb to 10; CDC still investigating
Ala. mystery illness cases climb to 10; CDC still investigating
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:11:14 GMT
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >>
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >>
24-year-old found dead in church cemetery IDed
Bible study goers discover body outside church
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:31:22 GMT
The pastor and members of a Jefferson county church make the gruesome discovery of a body on the way to Bible study Wednesday evening. Sheriff Peter Walker said a woman's body was found just before 6:30More >>
Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Walker has identified the woman found dead in the cemetery of East Mount Olive Baptist Church Wednesday night.More >>
Hattiesburg cuts 20 teaching positions
Hattiesburg cuts 20 teaching positions
Hattiesburg Public School District Superintendent James Bacchus is proposing to eliminate the majority of a $1.8 million budget shortfall by cutting 20 teacher positions.More >>
Hattiesburg Public School District Superintendent James Bacchus is proposing to eliminate the majority of a $1.8 million budget shortfall by cutting 20 teacher positions.More >>
Hobby Lobby birth control case in court
Hobby Lobby birth control case in court
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:33:57 GMT
(KFOR/CNN) - Arts-and-crafts retail chain "hobby lobby" gets its day in court today -- over mandated birth control coverage for employees. The Oklahoman reports eight federal appellate court judges willMore >>
Arts-and-crafts retail chain Hobby Lobby gets its day in court Thursday over mandated birth control coverage for employees.More >>

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NOAA
NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.More >>
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.More >>
Hurricane Intercept Research Team (HIRT)'s Web Site
Hurricane Intercept Research Team
The Hurricane Intercept Research Team (HIRT) is a locally based hurricane chase team that researches the affects of storm surge in a hurricane or tropical storm's landfall area.More >>
The Hurricane Intercept Research Team (HIRT) is a locally based hurricane chase team that researches the affects of storm surge in a hurricane or tropical storm's landfall area.More >>
National Hurricane Center and Tropical Prediction Center
National Hurricane Center
National Hurricane Center site providing detailed location and forecasting of tropical storms and hurricanes.More >>
National Hurricane Center site providing detailed location and forecasting of tropical storms and hurricanes.More >>

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Hattiesburg increasing sewer rates for Petal and Lamar County
Hattiesburg increasing sewer rates for Petal and Lamar County
Hattiesburg increasing sewer rates for Petal and Lamar County
Hattiesburg increasing sewer rates for Petal and Lamar County
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:42:16 GMT
The Hattiesburg City Council is expected to vote soon, possibly as early as next week, on its preferred method to upgrade the city's sewer lagoon system. The two options on the table are to build a newMore >>
In order to be able to pay for their new wastewater treatment facility, Hattiesburg is increasing sewer rates for Petal and Lamar County customers.More >>
Over 20 Hattiesburg teachers lose their jobs; Lamar County Schools lack funding
Over 20 Hattiesburg teachers lose their jobs; Lamar County Schools lack funding
Soldier killed in Iraq honored during Shelby ceremony
Soldier killed in Iraq honored during Shelby ceremony
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:13:14 GMT
The Mississippi National Guard has honored a Meridian soldier who was killed in action in Iraq eight years ago. Guard officials Thursday presented a Silver Star and Citation to Wilma Allen, the motherMore >>
National Guard officials Thursday presented a Silver Star and Citation to Wilma Allen, the mother of Sgt. Shane Pugh.More >>
Over 20 Hattiesburg teachers lose their jobs; Lamar County Schools lack funding
Over 20 Hattiesburg teachers lose their jobs; Lamar County Schools lack funding
Over 20 Hattiesburg teachers lose their jobs; Lamar County Schools lack funding
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:05:03 GMT
Faculty members and students in two area school districts suffer a major blow as a result of underfunding for Mississippi's public schools. Hattiesburg is facing a budget shortfall that could cost overMore >>
Faculty members and students in two area school districts suffer a major blow as a result of underfunding for Mississippi's public schools. Hattiesburg is facing a budget shortfall that could cost overMore >>

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Protecting your house
Protecting your house
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >>
Hurricane hazards and safety actions
Hurricane hazards and safety actions
According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >>
Know the difference between watch vs. warning
Know the difference between watch vs. warning
A breakdown on the differences between tropical weather watches vs. warnings.More >>
The Saffir-Simpson Scale
The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to rank hurricanes on a scale from 1-5. Click here to learn more about the scale.More >>
Tropical cyclone (hurricane) names
Tropical Cyclone Names
Click here to view a list of past and present Atlantic storm names.More >>
Tropical weather glossary
Tropical weather glossary
Get an explanation of tropical weather terminology, including watches and warnings.More >>
What is a hurricane?
What do you actually know about hurricanes? Click here to find out.
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >>
Applying for Assistance After a Natural Disaster
Applying for Assistance After a Natural Disaster
After a flood: the first steps
After a flood: the first steps
Your home has been flooded. Here are some things to remember in the days ahead.More >>
Check for hazards when returning home
Check for hazards when returning home
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>

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