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Fourth of July Safety Tips

Disaster Preparedness

Independence Day is here. With fireworks and firecrackers come fires. To ensure the safety of your family and neighborhood, keep the following tips in mind:

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A Change In El Niño

Disaster Preparedness, News

The term, “El Niño,” refers to the unpredictable phenomenon that occurs over the Pacific Ocean that causes a warming trend. This trend makes thunderstorms stronger and increases rainfall over Asia, Australia, and North and South America. When it is an El Niño year, the US typically sees fewer hurricanes make landfall.

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Pennsylvania KidsPeace suffers losses from fire and water damage

Fire and Smoke Damage, Water and Storm Damage

The KidsPeace residential center in North Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania reported a fire early on Thursday morning. None of the resident youth or staff were injured. Firefighters were on the scene from about 3:00 am to 7:00 pm. It is believed a circuit breaker in the building failed, causing the fire.

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Martha’s Vineyard school suffers water damage

Water and Storm Damage

West Tisbury School in Martha’s Vineyard has found extensive rot to one of its newer sections of the school due to water damage.

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Hurricane Felicia headed towards Hawai’i

Disaster Preparedness

Hawaii247.org reports that it looks like Felicia could be downgraded to a tropical storm later on today, but the storm should still be monitored. The online periodical offers these tips:

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