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Articles Tagged "hurricanes"

  • Mon., September 3, 2012 12:00am
    As hurricane season continues, the nation's first permanent evacuation center for animals has opened its doors at Fort Valley State University.
  • Tue., May 22, 2012 2:45pm
    Chatham County residents won't be getting 'voluntary' hurricane evacuations anymore. Emergency management officials there are getting rid of the term 'voluntary' and replacing it with 'early' and 'recommended' evacuations. The meaning hasn't changed. But officials believe the new wording will give residents more urgency as a storm approaches.
  • Wed., August 24, 2011 3:23pm
    The National Hurricane Center shifted Irene’s path eastward Wednesday, moving Georgia out of what’s called the “cone of uncertainty.” Irene now looks to be headed to the Carolinas or perhaps farther north. Officials said the state likely will get some rain, high winds and rough surf as the storm passes.
  • Tue., November 30, 2010 2:54pm
    This year's hurricane season ended without a major storm hitting the United States. Although Haiti and Central America were hit with major storms, the lack of media attention these disasters received leaves some emergency managers worrying about complacency. After all, forecasters predicted a busy tropical season.
  • Thu., September 2, 2010 1:02pm
    Meteorologists are advising beachgoers to stay out of the ocean in the wake of Hurricane Earl passing up the eastern seaboard. The National Weather Service issued a high-surf advisory lasting through Friday morning.
  • Mon., May 31, 2010 12:00am
    A Savannah-based hurricane forecaster makes predictions for industry, not t
  • Mon., May 3, 2010 4:52pm
    Coastal area officials are getting a briefing on hurricane preparations.
  • Tue., November 17, 2009 10:13am
    Craig Fugate talks to students at Savannah State University
  • Mon., July 27, 2009 2:25pm
    Unusually high tides are not uncommon, but their causes are usually easily