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February 8th, 2012 @ 12:38 AM
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Town proclaims Saturday as Heart Awareness Day
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The Town of Fort Myers Beach and Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District are joining forces to fight cardiovascular disease.
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February 7th, 2012 @ 09:41 PM
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Red Bank to call on residents when disaster strikes
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BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer The next time a hurricane floods the streets or a blizzard downs the power grid, residents may look to their neighbors for qualified emergency assistance, thanks to Red Bank’s initiative for a community emergency response team (CERT). read more
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February 7th, 2012 @ 07:14 PM
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Study: Volcanic Eruptions During Little Ice Age Caused Extreme Weather
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A recent Discovery report outlined findings that the Little Ice Age, which began sometime between the 13th and 16th centuries, was caused by volcanic activity. The study found a series of four very large tropical volcanic eruptions that started sometime between 1275 and 1300 and occurred into the mid-1300s might be the reason behind the cooling of the climate during the Little Ice Age.
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February 7th, 2012 @ 04:28 PM
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Trained volunteers needed across county
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Butler County Emergency Management Director Shirley Sandy is trying to protect Butler County, but she said she just cannot do it alone.
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February 7th, 2012 @ 09:24 AM
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Post-Emergency Plans
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DANBURY—Danbury Hospital and the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives hosted a networking session and panel discussion Tuesday at Danbury Hospital on a topic whose importance was underscored by recent events in Connecticut.
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February 6th, 2012 @ 02:34 PM
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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Leaves More Than 40 Dead in the Philippines
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The U.S. Geological Survey registered a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the Negros-Cebu area of the Philippines today. More than 40 people died from landslides and building collapses, according to Earthquake-Report.com. This earthquake was followed by several sizable aftershocks. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology rated the earthquake at 6.9 in magnitude.
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February 6th, 2012 @ 02:08 PM
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Around Snohomish County
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A Sweethearts' Supper and Silent Auction is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave. A $10 ticket gets you an Italian dinner, socializing and access to the silent auction.
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February 5th, 2012 @ 02:21 AM
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Glendale offers CERT training
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The Glendale Fire and Police Departments will host their fourth free Community Emergency Response Team training sessions beginning Tuesday, March 13.
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February 4th, 2012 @ 11:07 PM
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Area news in brief: Feb. 5, 2012
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Single-car crash kills one
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February 4th, 2012 @ 12:03 PM
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Civil Defense era had Inland Empire up in arms
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Most Americans born before 1970 have vivid memories of the Civil Defense programs that became a routine part of their lives. American school kids participated in regular duck and cover drills, and nearly every town had an air raid siren that was tested monthly.
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