Prepare for ‘Category 6’ hurricanes
Category 5 hurricanes are extreme weather events, with sustained winds of up to 180 mph. But, we’re going to need a new category: Category 6.
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Feds request supply chain info from pharma-related firms in hurricane’s reach
Federal officials are asking pharmaceutical and related companies in North and South Carolina and Virginia for help in quickly identifying anything in the sector that could potentially encounter disruptions from Hurricane Dorian.
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1,200 Airbnb hosts in NC, southeast offering free housing to first responders, evacuees
Airbnb is working with home owners, or hosts, who are part of its rental network to provide free housing to evacuees and first responders as Hurricane Dorian approaches the US coast.
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Need to regain data from a damaged hard drive? Here are some tips
Water damage to computers from disasters like Hurricane Florence doesn’t necessarily mean you have lost all data on the hard drives. Jack Nunziato of Proven Data offers tips on what to do to try to recover the information.
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NCSU economist: How bad will the economic fallout of Florence be?
Hurricane Florence will likely go down as one of the most damaging storms to ever hit North Carolina. One estimate pegs the total cost at near $50 billion, which would place Florence as the sixth most expensive hurricane in the 21st century. So what does this mean for the state’s economy?
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Social media delivers during Hurricane Florence, helping saving a life – and more
Across the Carolinas, people caught in the storm turned to social out of desperation in seeking help. At least one life was saved thanks to it. Wendy Gatlin, the social media guru at WRAL, talks about the emerging power – and good – of social.
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WRAL launches efforts to help Hurricane Florence victims
With thousands needing help after Hurricane Florence, WRAL is partnering with various organizations to launch relief efforts. Here’s how you can help.
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UNC Health Care, national provider offer free virtual medical services during hurricane
People in need of health care during Hurricane Florence can get virtual assistance free of charge thanks to UNC Health Care and national service provider Doctor on Demand.
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Protecting your data in a hurricane – here’s some advice on how to do it
It’s probably the last thing you’re thinking of as you prepare for the worst during a Hurricane: protecting your data. Here are some tips to preserve your important and personal information.
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