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Hurricane Prevention Steps to Protect Your Home

Hurricane Prevention Steps to Protect Your Home

From the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

The 2012 hurricane season produced nineteen named storms, including 10 hurricanes and two major hurricanes – Sandy and Michael, and this year, forecasters  anticipate between thirteen and twenty named storms,  and at least seven of those stand a good chance of becoming hurricanes.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its initial outlook for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season as “active” and “above normal”; BBB urges consumers to pay attention to weather alerts, take necessary safety precautions and plan ahead to avoid potential scams in the wake of storm 

Flood insurance: Is it for you?

Flood insurance: Is it for you?

From the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

VIDEO: Tornado survivor finds dog during interview

VIDEO: Tornado survivor finds dog during interview

Amidst the devastation of her home after the Moore tornado, an Oklahoma woman was speaking with a reporter when she got a wonderful answer to prayer.

 

Tips for helping Oklahoma tornado victims

Tips for helping Oklahoma tornado victims

From The Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

The news of yesterday's EF5 tornado that swept through the town of Moore, Oklahoma is gut-wrenching. Two schools filled with teachers and children, entire neighborhoods and businesses will never be the same.


"When tragedy strikes, everyone wants to help." said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “As we reach out, please keep in mind that organizations and web sites allegedly created to help victims and relief efforts will spring up overnight, so it’s very important to do your research to make sure your efforts go where you intend and that they get there quickly.”


BBB offers the following advice to guide those want to help:

Red Cross emergency response vehicle heading to North Texas

Red Cross emergency response vehicle heading to North Texas

Volunteers from the Smith County Chapter of the American Red Cross depart to help our North Texas neighbors.

Volunteers Amanda Hardisty and Gary Garsee, on stand-by alert since last night, departed early this morning to help the victims of last nights tornados.

Tyler outdoor warning system failed test Tuesday

Tyler outdoor warning system failed test Tuesday

According to Tyler Police, the emergency alert sirens failed to operate correctly this morning. Officials are working to fix the problem. We will update with more information and/or new emergency alert test times.

 

From the Tyler Police Department:

Video: See how fast wildfire spreads - Texas Parks & Wildlife

Video: See how fast wildfire spreads - Texas Parks & Wildlife

Check out this video that shows just how quickly a small fire can get out of control, especially on a windy day.