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PinellasEM

  1. We're closing in on the start of hurricane season. Do you have a plan? pinellascounty.org/emergency
  2. The National Hurricane Center has a new director. Dr. Rick Knabb. noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2012/20…
  3. Don't look now, but the Atlantic hurricane season has begun with Alberto. nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at1.s…
  4. @HumanityRoad Thank you very much!
  5. Watch the May 2012 edition of Prepare to Survive. This month, we cover getting your yard into shape for the season. youtu.be/k_rT7kI6-tg
  6. Remember, today's Prepare to Survive is open captioned for the hearing impaired community. pinellascounty.org/eseries
  7. Check out our debut 2012 Prepare to Survive at noon. Today, we're talking about preparing your yard for storms. pinellascounty.org/eseries
  8. Even though we had rain over the weekend, we are under a red flag warning. Be careful with fires, cigarettes, etc. forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?…
  9. A tornado watch has been issued for Central Florida. Keep your weather alert radio handy. spc.noaa.gov/products/watch…
  10. The NWS is keeping an eye on some potentially rough weather this weekend. Read the advisory. forecast.weather.gov/product.php?si…
  11. Just what is a Host Home? It's a great alternative to going to a public evacuation shelter! Learn more here pinellascounty.org/emergency/host…
  12. Get the latest air quality monitoring reports for Pinellas County dep.state.fl.us/Air/air_qualit…