How to hurricane-proof a trip
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- How to hurricane-proof a trip
- ‘Hurricane Charlie’ houses sparking controversy in Port Royal
- Tornado hits Upham farm | KXNet.com North Dakota News
- Abandon ship? Hurricanes bring tough choices for Broward’s boat…
- Seeking additional money for hurricane damage
How to hurricane-proof a trip
Dallas Morning News – Jun 24, 2007
Harpaz The Associated Press NEW YRK – Despite forecasts of a busy hurricane season the idea of a summer vacation on a tropical beach appeals to many travelers. And there is one advantage: It costs less now than at other times of year. “Many of these places – Florida the Caribbean and Mexico – are warm-weather destinations and this time of year is their off season so deals are abundant” said Linda D’Arcy a travel specialist with American Express Travel. Here’s what you need to know about making a vacation hurricane-proof. THE FRECAST: The National ceanic & Atmospheric Administration predicts 13 to 17 named storms in the Atlantic this season with seven to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to five expected to be major… And there is one advantage: It costs less now than at other times of year. “Many of these places – Florida the Caribbean and Mexico – are warm-weather destinations and this time of year is their off season so deals are abundant” said Linda D’Arcy a travel specialist with American Express Travel. Here’s what you need to know about making a vacation hurricane-proof. THE FRECAST: The National ceanic & Atmospheric Administration predicts 13 to 17 named storms in the Atlantic this season with seven to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to five expected to be major. Last year forecasters also predicted a heavy hurricane season but they were wrong. El Niño the weather phenomenon that warms the Pacific and calms storms in the Atlantic kicked in. AIR TRAVEL: According to David Castelveter spokesman for the Air Transport Association if a hurricane is headed for your vacation spot and you’re not there yet air carriers “will generally under any severe weather conditions provide.
‘Hurricane Charlie’ houses sparking controversy in Port Royal
Jamaica bserver – Jun 24, 2007
At the same time however chairman of the Brotherhood Paul Buchanan said residents were being unreasonable as the Brotherhood had dropped the sale price of the houses on two occasions. “Everybody want it but it’s the price” one resident Cecille Robinson told the Sunday bserver. Furthermore she said she understood from her grandparents that the house would be theirs after 25 years. The Brotherhood first offered to sell the houses at $700000 which was later lowered to $600000 then finally to $500000 in July 2006. Robinson said most residents had agreed that they could only pay $75000… We would give them generous terms. ur job is not to drive out anybody” Buchanan added. After the 1951 hurricane the Port Royal Brotherhood was established to manage pooled lands that residents gave up for houses to be built. In turn those who signed on and gave up their lands would have shares in the Brotherhood. The houses which were built by the then colonial government would then be rented to the former landowners. Section 11 of the Port Royal Brotherhood Act which came into law in 1953 states that it shall be the duty of the Board on behalf the Brotherhood to “undertake and encourage the reconstruction and development of Port Royal. “The board shall have the power for the purpose of the discharge of their duty to do anything and to enter into any transaction (including the allotment and issue of shares under this act whether or not involving expenditure borrowing granting of loans or investment of money the acquisition of any property or rights) which in their opinion is calculated to facilitate their functions or is incidental or conducive thereto” the act states.
Tornado hits Upham farm | KXNet.com North Dakota News
KXMC – Jun 24, 2007
Werle says Friday night’s twister did a lot of damage. He says atree smashed his tractor and a barn was taken off its foundation. Werle says the tornado picked up his pickup and moved it 100feet. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service inspected thedamage yesterday and confirmed the tornado. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. ) APNP 06-24-07 1544CDT |.
Abandon ship? Hurricanes bring tough choices for Broward’s boat…
Free with registration – South Florida Sun-Sentinel – AccessMyLibrary.com – Jun 24, 2007
(24-JUN-07) South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale FL). 24–At the commencement of hurricane season we all keep a wary eye on the weather. But those who dwell on boats — liveaboards they’re called — face a special set of cho.
Seeking additional money for hurricane damage
sun-sentinel.com – Jun 24, 2007
nly last month did we finish the repairs. The board of directors voted to assess the unit owners thousands of dollars to pay for the damages that the insurance company did not pay. I was reading one of your previous columns where you claim that a condo or homeowner’s association can try to get more money from their insurance company even though there was a settlement. ur condominium was desperate for money after the damage we suffered and we settled for 30% to 40% less than what we should have received.