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Hurricane Safety
 

NOAA forecasts 9 to 14 tropical storms

Federal forecasters say that hurricanes will strike the United States this season and Americans must be prepared. They predicted nine to 14 named tropical storms this year. Current projections call for a near normal year for hurricanes, Gerry Bell, lead Atlantic hurricane forecaster for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said at a briefing. The named storms are expected to include four to seven hurricanes of which one to three are likely to be major storms.

 

Hurricane prevention information

As the hurricane season approaches (June 1 to November 30), take the time to get prepared by following these tips:

  • Before a disaster strikes, be sure to: prepare a family disaster plan and disaster supply kit, secure your home, have a place to go, and stay aware.
  • Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet (measured in tens of miles).
  • Select an out-of-state friend or family member as your family’s single point of contact in case of emergency.
  • Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate.
  • Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.
  • Check your insurance coverage – flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.
  • Ensure that your direct deposit information is up-to-date (contact your local benefits coordinator for assistance).
  • Use a NOAA weather radio. Remember to replace its battery every six months, as you do with your smoke detectors.
  • Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes.

What Cox is Doing

Learn more about how to get prepared by reviewing the hurricane information on this web site. Employees can dial the international toll free phone number 1-877-COX-IMOK (1-877-269-4665) for crisis assistance during emergency or crisis situations.

 

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Hot Weather

Hot Weather Safety
Summer is three weeks away, but many regions already are sweating out unseasonably warm weather that promises plenty of dog days ahead. Above-normal temperatures have registered in 13 states in the South and Southwest so far this year. The spring heat could be a sign of a toasty summer ahead, according to the Climate Prediction Center in Camp Springs, Md. It forecasts a warmer-than-average season for the entire Eastern seaboard from Maine to Florida. Much of the Gulf Coast and West are also likely in for higher temperatures, with the Desert Southwest forecast to endure an even hotter summer than usual. Learn more about staying safe in extreme heat by clicking here.
 



 
 
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