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Busting Hurricane Myths |
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Learn about commonly-held hurricane myths and why they are so dangerous.
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Hurricanes for Kids |
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Hurricanes for Kids
Hey, Kids! Do you want to learn all about hurricanes? Join Typhoon Tom and Stormy as they learn what these storms are all about!
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Hurricane 101 |
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What is a hurricane? How do they form? What are their effects?
Learn the Basics:
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Get Ready |
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Do you have a hurricane plan? This FEMA sponsored, program goes through a step-by-step process to develop one. It includes planning for children, pets and the elderly.
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Project Storm Story |
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Experience is the greatest teacher. Hear six first-hand accounts of hurricane survivors and learn just how devastating hurricanes can truly be.
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Shuttering Your Home |
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Learn how to shutter your
home from the storm's winds
with this step-by-step program.
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Tape Strikes Out |
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When a storm blows in, you put masking tape on your windows and you're fine right? We'll show you just how wrong that assumption can be.
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Business Hurricane &
Disaster Seminar |
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This seminar explains how a business should approach disaster preparedness.
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Estas Preparado? |
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Recomendaciones para usted y su familia para preparar para un huracán.
(Recommendations for you and your family to prepare for a hurricane.)
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Trees and Storms |
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The general health, maintenance and type of tree greatly determine its resistance to storm winds. This program is a videotaped public presentation on the topic.
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Hurricane Charley |
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When a contingent of first responders from Pinellas County went to offer help to Charlotte County, PCC-TV went along. See what a strong hurricane can do.
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Get Ready Florida |
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This program was produced by the state of Florida in 2006 but it still has many valuable tips on how to prepare for a hurricane.
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Experienced Ham Radio Operators Needed
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Pinellas County Emergency Management Department is in need of experienced Ham Radio operators to volunteer their skills and equipment to lend a hand if an emergency develops.
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Evacution Look-up Features |
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Pinellas County's Evacuation Level Lookup has a new feature for you. Enter your address and you will be provided not only information on your evacuation level, but also the closest shelter, the closest special needs shelter and the closest hotel accommodations.
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What to Expect at a Shelter |
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Where's a safe place to go during a storm? A public shelter will be safer than staying in an evacuation zone, but it's going to be uncomfortable. Discover some better options. Emergency Management website |
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How Are Evacuations Ordered? |
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Just what has to happen before an evacuation order is given? Follow along during 2008's Tropical Storm Fay to see what steps are required before an evacuation is ordered. Emergency Management website |
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Storm Surge Mapping |
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We’ve all seen the riveting images of destruction from recent hurricanes that should convince everyone of the power of water. See a high-tech tool that can map storm surge. This video offers a compelling reason to know your zone! Emergency Management website |
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The Helping Plan |
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Being prepared takes planning for all of us here in Florida, but what about those who can’t really help themselves even when there is no storm in sight? This is the story of how the county is reaching out to a group that can help the helpless.
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Generator Tips |
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This video was prepared by Progress Energy to demonstrate the correct way to use a portable generator when a storm has caused a power outage in your neighborhood.
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Extreme Heat Safety |
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Keeping your cool on a very hot day won't just keep you comfortable, it might save your life. Learn how to avoid heat stroke and other complications.
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Lightning Safety |
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Nature's fireworks can be destructive. PCC-TV goes to the Progress Energy lightning lab to find out how to protect your home.
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Tornado Safety |
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Florida's tornadoes may not be as strong as those found in Tornado Alley, but they can still bring destruction. Learn how to stay safe from these storms.
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Build your Survival Kit |
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Building a hurricane survival kit doesn't have to break the bank. Learn how to put together a well-stocked kit inexpensively.
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NOAA Hurricane Hunters |
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Get an up close look at the NOAA P-3 Orion aircraft that fly into hurricanes.
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Videos: Safe Home - A series of "How to"
videos published by the Federal Alliance of Safe
Homes "Florida Prepares: Protecting Our Families
and Homes from Disaster" project that provides
steps to take that can minimize damage to your
home in the event of a disaster. |