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HURRICANE: What to expect when you're expecting during storm season
NEW ORLEANS-- With hurricane season upon us, pregnant women and families with small children need to take extra precautions to ensure that things go smoothly, whether evacuating or staying.  Makin...
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HURRICANE: Prune, remove trees now before a storm approaches
AMITE--Now that hurricane season is upon us, shade trees in the landscape should be carefully checked to make sure they are in good shape. When a hurricane is on its way, you will have too many o...
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HURRICANE: State urges families to file or update disaster food stamp applications
AMITE--It's hurricane season and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is encouraging residents to prepare by pre-applying online for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assi...
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HAMMOND--Col. Pat Griffin joins first responder Larry Bankston and Tangipahoa Parish council member Louis "Nick" Joseph at a hurricane summit May 21 at Camp Chemekette. Griffin is heading up the transformation of the Roseland disaster response center. Bankston is assistant chief of the Wilmer Fire Department, where he began working at age 18. Joseph has over three decades of military service including Vietnam. Photo by Mark Mathes.
HURRICANE: Tangi residents seem more aware of storms after Isaac damaged or destroyed 4,600 homes
3-page special report on Hurricane Preparation in Tangi Digest June 5 AMITE--Tangipahoa Parish residents began hurricane season nine months after Hurricane Isaac destroyed or damaged 4,600 homes...
Jun 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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HURRICANE: How to cook when the power goes out
Alternative cooking sources in times of emergency include candle warmers, chafing dishes, fondue pots or a fireplace. Charcoal grills and camp stoves are for outdoor use only. Commercially canned ...
Jun 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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HURRICANE: Where to keep your emergency kit in your home, at work and in your vehicle
Be prepared for emergencies while traveling Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and vehicles. HOME Your disaster supplies kit should c...
Jun 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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HURRICANE: A checklist for emergency food supllies
Consider the following things when putting together your emergency food supplies: Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Choose foods your family will eat. Remember any special ...
Jun 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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HURRICANE: Maintaining your emergency kit
Just as important as putting your supplies together is maintaining them so they are safe to use when needed. Here are some tips to keep your supplies ready and in good condition: Keep canned food ...
Jun 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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HURRICANE: Basic emergency supply kit
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation Food, at least a thre...
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THE BIG CHIEF How the Saints stack up against 2013 opponents
NEW ORLEANS-- The New Orleans Saints will be featured in four prime time games in the 2013 season with nationally televised games against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. The Saints wi...
Apr 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Saints 2012 draft class of 5 players did not fare well on field
NEW OREANS--Many coaches in the National Football League agree that you can’t really give a solid grade on a draft class or a player from a particular draft class until three years have passed from...
Apr 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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THE BIG CHIEF It's an exciting April for sports
AMITE--The April sports scene is more than OK! We are hitting the spring months and there is a ton of sports action out there right now. The LSU Tigers are off to their best start in school histo...
Apr 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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