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click image to enlarge	Hurricane Names: Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The original name lists featured only women's names. In 1979, men's names were introduced and they alternate with the women's names. Six lists are used in rotation. Thus, the 2009 list will be used again in 2015. Here is more information about the history of naming hurricanes.

click image to enlarge	The Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale is a classification used for some Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms. The scale divides hurricanes into five categories distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds. In order to be classified as a hurricane, a tropical cyclone must have maximum sustained winds of at least 74 mph (33 m/s); 74 mph (64 kn; 119 km/h). The highest classification in the scale, Category 5, is reserved for storms with winds exceeding 155 mph (69 m/s); 155 mph (135 kn; 249 km/h). The scale was updated in early 2010. Below are links to the updated documents which were accepted by the National Weather Service. Hurricane Wind Scale Summary Table \| (PDF Version)

Farmers Eligible For Crop Damage Assistance After 2011 Storms
Last Updated: 8:16 PM 01/11/12 - Farmers in 35 counties may be eligible for recovery help following last year's deadly tornadoes and Hurricane Irene. 23 Comments
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North Carolina Gets $23 Million For Irene Road Repair

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Last Updated: 10:36 AM 01/09/12 - North Carolina will get more than $23 million to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Irene in 2011. (Full Story)

Hundreds Will Wait Months To Hear If They Qualify For Hurricane Grant

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Last Updated: 9:13 PM 01/04/12 - Hundreds of Pamlico County residents are now waiting to find out if they'll get help raising their homes or if they will be bought out. (Full Story)

2011 Hurricane Season Ending; Irene Recap

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Last Updated: 9:00 AM 11/30/11 - Yet another active hurricane season will come to an end Wednesday night. Only one hurricane made landfall in the U.S. Hurricane Irene hit Eastern Carolina in August. (Full Story)

Wednesday Is Deadline To Apply For FEMA Assistance From Irene

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Last Updated: 7:48 PM 11/29/11 - Wednesday is the last day to register for federal disaster assistance for those who suffered losses from Hurricane Irene. (Full Story)

Post-Tropical Storm Sean No Threat

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Last Updated: 10:15 PM 11/11/11 - Tropical Storm Sean continues to head out into the Atlantic and weaken. (Full Story)

Sean Forms: No Threat to U.S.

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Last Updated: 5:53 AM 11/08/11 - Sub-Tropical Storm Sean has formed over 700 miles off our coastline. The storm poses no threat to the US coastline. (Full Story)

FEMA Starts Home Re-Inspections After Complaints About Adjusters

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Last Updated: 11:51 PM 11/02/11 - The Federal Emergency Management Agency says its flood insurance arm will re-inspect more eastern North Carolina homes and businesses damaged during Hurricane Irene after complaints. (Full Story)

Greenville Civil Air Patrol Honored For Hurricane Irene Work

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Last Updated: 10:46 PM 11/01/11 - The Civil Air Patrol in Greenville is receiving a presidential award for handing out food, water, and tarps after Hurricane Irene. (Full Story)

Onslow County Looking Better 2 Months After Hurricane Irene

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Last Updated: 9:32 PM 10/27/11 - Irene left a path of destruction through Onslow County 2 months ago, but roads are clear again, debris is gone, and many roofs are patched or new. (Full Story)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Rina

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Last Updated: 5:06 PM 10/28/11 - Post-Tropical Cyclone Rina has now lost its tropical characteristics and no further advisories will be issued. (Full Story)

NC DOT Officials Begin Talking Highway 12 Future

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Last Updated: 11:55 PM 10/19/11 - North Carolina transportation officials have started considering a long-term solution to protect the main road on Hatteras Island from future storms after breaches caused by Hurricane Irene blocked traffic for more than 40 days. (Full Story)

Hurricane Irene Victims Get More Time To Apply For Disaster Assistance

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Last Updated: 8:03 PM 10/18/11 - Survivors of Hurricane Irene in North Carolina have additional time to seek help to put their lives back together. (Full Story)

Dredging Planned To Re-Open North Core Banks To Vehicles

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Last Updated: 11:39 PM 10/12/11 - The National Park Service says it intends to dredge an area along Cape Lookout that remains closed following Hurricane Irene. (Full Story)

Insurance Commissioner Opens Assistance Centers For Irene Victims

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Last Updated: 9:13 PM 10/10/11 - The State Insurance Commissioner has opened assistance centers in Eastern Carolina for residents to talk with representatives face to face.
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Some Irene Victims Now Living In FEMA Trailers

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Last Updated: 9:25 PM 10/10/11 - It's been more than two weeks since FEMA announced they were bringing in trailers for residents affected by Hurricane Irene, and a few families in Pamlico County are now living in their temporary homes. (Full Story)

FEMA Pays Out $38 Million In Irene Aid So Far

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Last Updated: 8:16 PM 10/07/11 - More than $38 million in state and federal aid has been approved to help the residents of 35 North Carolina counties recover from Hurricane Irene. (Full Story)

Deadline Extended For Irene-Related Relief In NC

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Last Updated: 5:30 AM 10/03/11 - The date to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in 35 counties affected by Hurricane Irene has been extended to Nov. 1. (Full Story)

State & Local Leaders Get Update On Hurricane Irene Recovery

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Last Updated: 10:03 PM 09/29/11 - State leaders overseeing the recovery effort after Hurricane Irene met with local leaders Thursday to make sure both sides have the information they need. (Full Story)

Towns, Residents Still Struggling One Month After Irene

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Last Updated: 8:25 PM 09/27/11 - Hurricane Irene recovery efforts are slow going in areas like Aurora in Beaufort County, hit hard by the hurricane one month ago. (Full Story)

Aerial Mosquito Spraying Set For Beaufort County

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Last Updated: 4:47 AM 09/28/11 - Aerial mosquito spraying in coastal areas of Beaufort County will take place Wednesday or Thursday evening.
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Hurricane Irene One Month Later

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Last Updated: 7:08 AM 09/28/11 - Tuesday marks one month since Hurricane Irene hit Eastern Carolina and many people are still recovering. (Full Story)

Tropical Update: Tropical Storm Philippe

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Last Updated: 7:25 PM 10/07/11 - Tropical Storm Philippe will stay well off the US coastline. (Full Story)

To Spray Or Not To Spray?- Question For Mosquito-Ridden Counties

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Last Updated: 6:42 AM 09/23/11 - The warm, wet weather we've been experiencing is not helping us with a big post-Irene nuisance-mosquitoes. We want to run down how various counties are combating the potentially dangerous pests. (Full Story)

Goose Creek Island Homeowners Told They Need To Raise Homes
Last Updated: 12:11 AM 09/23/11 - Lucille Sadler says Thursday she was told in order to meet FEMA and county standards she'll have to raise her home 9-feet. (Full Story)

Lower Neuse River Keeper Still Recommends Staying Out Of The Rivers

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Last Updated: 10:18 PM 09/21/11 - The Lower Neuse River Keeper is still recommending that people stay out of the rivers almost four weeks after Hurricane Irene moved through the east. (Full Story)

More Headlines...

	Introduction By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.
	Hurricane History List of many notable storms that have affected the United States over the years.
	Storm Surge The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge.
	High Winds Hurricane winds are rated according to their speed and their potential to cause damage.
	Inland Flooding In the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, inland flooding was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States.
	Forecast Process Information about the process of providing hurricane information to emergency managers and decision makers.
	Be Prepared Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all.
	Take Action Taking action is as easy as 1-2-3.

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