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Get Emergency Notifications On The Go

Disaster Preparedness

The Emergency Email & Wireless Network is a service that is provided free of charge that will notify a person of emergencies in their area of choice. Notices are sent via email, text message, or fax.

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Lightening As A Flood Predictor

Water and Storm Damage

According to the National Weather Service, more people have died from floods than from lightening, tornadoes, or hurricanes.

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Baltimore County to Weather: Bring it On!

Disaster Preparedness, Water and Storm Damage

Officials in Baltimore County, Maryland have declared they are ready for winter weather–no matter what it brings.

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Sales Tax for Flood Recovery

Disaster Recovery, News, Water and Storm Damage

In a city council meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Justin Shields placed an idea before his fellow council members: people should begin to pay an emergency local-option sales tax of 2 percent extra for the next two years. The money collected would go towards recovery for victims of the June 2008 flood.

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Preparing Your Pets For An Emergency

Disaster Preparedness

Many of us consider our pets a member of the family. There are easy steps one can take to help ensure your furry companion is as safe as possible during a disaster:

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