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Stilts, Part 1
Tue, May 20, 2008 - 2:17 pm
Hurricane Katrina has been declared a once-in-five-hundred-years' event. That means statistically, a storm of equal size and intensity would affect the same area only two times in every millenia. Those "comforting" odds aside, Coastal Mississippi is looking ahead with a whole new view.
Stilts, Part 2
Tue, May 20, 2008 - 2:16 pm
In an effort to reduce hurricane losses in Coastal Mississippi, new codes required houses in flood zones to be elevated on stilts or pilings. That can involve a lot of stairs to climb just to get to the front door. So a new household "accessory" is becoming very popular.
Hurricane Plans
Mon, May 19, 2008 - 12:44 pm
Planning for hurricane season is part of the annual cycle along the Gulf Coast. Regardless of the seasonal outlook it only takes one storm here to make it a bad season.
Hurricane Tools we Use at News 5
Wed, May 21, 2008 - 8:13 pm
Did you know that only one TV station in the Mobile-Pensacola area has their own live Doppler radar? That's just one of the tools News 5 uses in hurricane season.
Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
Thu, May 22, 2008 - 9:14 am
US government forecasters expect up to 9 hurricanes in 2008.
Protecting Pets During Hurricane Season
Fri, May 23, 2008 - 7:32 am
Emergency Management officials in Alabama and Mississippi are trying to make sure pets and other animals have shelter during a storm.
Senate Rejects Changes To Flood Insurance Bill
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 6:17 pm
The Senate has rejected a bid by Gulf Coast lawmakers to allow homeowners the option of adding wind coverage to their flood insurance.
Forecast Cone
Thu, May 22, 2008 - 3:34 pm
It's sometimes referred to as the "cone of uncertainty," but lately the forecast track of a tropical storm or hurricane has become a lot less uncertain.
President Calls For Americans To Volunteer
Tue, September 09, 2008 - 12:07 am
President Bush urges Americans to dedicate time to volunteer service.
Hurricane Danny vs. Hurricane Humberto
Wed, May 21, 2008 - 4:00 pm
When it comes to Hurricanes, expect the unexpected! Danny and Humberto both show us that you can always count on a few forecast surprises.
Mississippi Holds Contraflow Meeting
Tue, September 09, 2008 - 10:35 am
The state is looking to improve emergency traffic changes during hurricanes.
Trains May Be Used During Hurricane Evacuations
Tue, February 12, 2008 - 8:45 am
The Federal Emergency Management Agency may
expand the use of passenger trains to evacuate the elderly and sick
in advance of hurricanes across the Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Season Begins
Sun, June 01, 2008 - 10:38 am
The 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs now through the end of November
Hurricane Season Ends
Sun, November 30, 2008 - 10:08 pm
The 2008 Hurricane Season produced 8 hurricanes. Meteorologist Jene' Young takes a look at the season.
Hurricanes Contribute To Medicaid Shortfall
Wed, February 13, 2008 - 6:15 pm
The 7 hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 and 2005 are now costing the state more than $480 million. The hurricane recovery created jobs, which
skewered a formula the federal government uses to calculate the state's share of Medicaid costs.
It's time to brush up on common hurricane terms, and prepare for the 2008 season. » View Full Article
