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Too often, as if it is a normal occurrence, people who live in states like Mississippi, Louisiana, or Florida face hurricane threats with potential property destruction. Then, there are concerns about how to clean up the mess, who should do so, and whether the homeowner’s insurance covers these types of disasters. When I was a […]

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Maryland Storm Preparedness and Emergency Alerts

On September 18, 2003, Hurricane Isabel hit Maryland and caused serious damage across the state. Starting out as a powerful Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, Isabel made landfall in North Carolina as a Category 2 hurricane. Although it had weakened to a tropical storm by the time it reached Maryland, Isabel still brought heavy […]

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Tips for Staying Hydrated in the Heat

It’s that time of year when our retirees and elderly families head south for the winter. Even though it is winter, it is still hot in most southern states, and getting used to the heat and coming from the cold will be a transition. For example, adjusting to Florida’s heat and humidity will not be […]

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How to Stay Cool and Hydrated in the Heat

High temperatures kill hundreds of people every year, especially seniors and those with compromised health conditions. With more than seven hundred people dying from extreme heat every year, had they been armed with the correct facts on how to stay cool and hydrated in the heat – these tragedies could have been prevented. It is […]