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Natural disaster preparations
From hurricanes and floods to tornadoes and fires, natural disasters are a homeowners worst nightmare. Here are a few basic steps you can take now to prepare for the worst.
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Making a hurricane survival kit
WRAL.com Web reporter Brian Shrader takes a look at some items you might not consider when putting together a hurricane "survival" kit.
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Protecting your house
The strength of a home's roof can determine whether it survives a hurricane. The roof is one of four "force intrusion areas" that are key to protect before a storm hits.
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Preparing farms for hurricanes
State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has urged farmers to take necessary steps to help protect their farms, families and workers if a storm strikes.
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Map out evacuation route before the storm hits
WRAL takes a look at evacuation routes for the 2009 hurricane season.
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N.C. coastal evacuation plans and routes
When a hurricane or tropical storm hits the North Carolina coast, know the best routes for getting out of the storm's path. Check our coastal evacuation plans and routes.
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