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Dangerous Ice Storms Leave Insurance Questions LingeringIce storms that recently swept through large parts of the country have people wondering about whether their homeowners insurance will cover damage. Here is some clarification! -
Ice Storms & AttitudeWhen the ice storms hit Central Nebraska over the Winter holidays, one friend had 14 people in her home. Together they camped out until the power returned. The attitude of our friends and neighbors has been one of reaching out.
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Areas of Illinois Declared Disaster Zones Due to Recent Ice Storms; More Wintry Weather Poses ThreatMorgan County, IL was just declared a state disaster area by the Governor. With more wintry weather on the way, many residents are taking further precautions as well.
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7 Tips for Winter Driving in Snow and IceWith the recent snowfall and ice storms that recently swept across the country, I thought it might be helpful to offer up some tips. Here are 7 tips to get you from point A to point B.
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How to Prepare for an Ice StormIce storms can be deadly, but if you don't panic, prepare for them, and use common sense you can get through them. -
Understanding an Ice StormSurviving an Ice Storm is easy, but understanding them is not common knowledge.
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Ice Blankets Oklahoma Once AgainInformation on the Ice Storm in Oklahoma
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Winter Ice Storm Biggest in Kentucky HistoryJanuary 2009, Kentucky was ravaged by a merciless winter storm. -
How to Survive a Winter Ice StormIce Storms in the Southeastern United States is very common and the people here have learned to deal with long term power outages. This guide will help you prepare for the next Ice Storm in your area. -
Ice and Snow Storms in the MidwestThe Midwest is getting hit by ice and rain storms yet again. Here's the lowdown on the weather in my region. -
Kiwifruit: Destruction Due to Ice Storms Replaced in the BackyardThis is an overview of the health benefits of Kiwifruit destroyed in recent ice and freeze which can be replaced in a home garden.
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Midwest Ice Storm Shuts Airports, SchoolsKansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa have been battling one of the worst ice storms ever. Schools have been shut down and airports have been closed; O'Hare alone has had 400 flights canceled. The storm has been blamed for at least 23 deaths.
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How to Prepare for an Ice StormThis article gives information about how to prepare for an ice storm. Many parts of the U.S. are affected by ice storms in the winter months. It is, therefore, a good idea to prepare for an ice storm before the winters begin.
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Storms, Ice, Bad Weather Continue to Plague MissouriStorm after storm has coated the Midwest with snow, then ice, then freezing rain, then snow, then ice. And, in their wake, the ground has been imbued with the friction of an air-hockey table. -
Midwest Braces for Winter Storm, Combination of 2006 Ice and 1982 Snow!The Midwest is bracing for a winter storm. Weathermen say that it will be a combination of the 1982 blizzard and the 2006 ice storm. Both of these storms left my tiny community nearly paralyzed. How my family weathered these two winter storms. -
Open Letter to Ice TDear Ice T, You are the real "me" on SVU.
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Essence of an Ice StormAn ice storm exemplifies the artistic ability of Mother Nature, captured in this photo. -
Black Ice Phobia: The Fear of Driving on Black IceWinter driving hazards often include black ice and many people, especially in the south, develop driving phobia related to black ice. If you find that you are fearful of black ice, here is the reason why.
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Avoiding Three Common Ice and Snow Health HazardsWhen Old Man Winter comes calling with ice and snow, you should be on the lookout for these common cold related health hazards. -
How to Cope and Prepare for a Winter Ice StormWinter is the time of year that we have to worry about getting an ice storm. Sometimes an ice storm can hit and make even the slightest movement outside impossible
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2009 Ice Storm: Prepared?As the 2009 US ice storm sweeps, preparation and safety are encouraged. Here you will find the warning areas of the 2009 winter ice storm with preparation ideas, tips and tricks. -
Preparing for the Ice StormIt was a big storm and it was headed right for us. -
Driving on Ice, Know How to Stop SlidesThings to watch for, ways to stay safe, while driving on ice.
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Winter Storms and Odd Green Flashes of Light in the SkyOdd winter storms are not a rarity in the midwest by any stretch of the imagination and a recent storm was no different. Last weekend the Midwest was hit by one of the harshest winter storms in years. -
Lessons Learned During a New England Ice StormAs many times as we are always reminded about being ready for bad storms, do we really listen? I didn't, and here are the lessons my family and I have learned.
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Do Your Garage Doors Get Stuck from Winter Ice Buildup?Personal experience relating to replacing old, wooden garage doors with newer metal insulated doors. Includes problem of ice buildup at the bottom of the doors; how that caused the doors to "buckle" when the electric opener tried to pull it free. -
Personal Account of the Midwest StormsThe Midwest storms struck my area 4-plus times, leaving power lines laying across yards, trees in the roads, and severe flooding across the Midwest. This is my personal story of how the Midwest Storms impacted my weekend. -
Ice Road Truckers Season 1 Character GuideIce Road Truckers is the popular reality series on the History Channel about a group of truck drivers who deliver equipment and materials in some of the most severe weather conditions in the North.
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Freezer Problems and Dry Ice - Saving Your FoodFreezer problems arise and there's no time to waste trying to keep the food frozen and safe. Dry ice to the rescue. This article tells you where to find it and how to use it. Be prepared. Look up dry ice companies in your area now!
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Current Midwestern Ice Storm Adds Insult to InjuryWill Rogers once said, "If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, just stick around for a few hours." The last 24 hours have been proof of that statement. Oklahoma residents need to know how to be prepared for any kind of weather.
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Winter Storms in the SouthIt is very important to have light and heat in extreme winter weather. You need light so you can see, and heat so you don't freeze.
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Central Maine Power Works to Restore Power After Massive Power Outages in Maine Following December 2008 Ice StormBefore I even got out of bed this morning, I grabbed my cell phone and called Central Maine Power to report my power outage and learned that many towns in my area were suffering the same loss of power. -
The Arctic Blast of January 2007: Deadly Ice Storm Reaches Death Toll at 36As the new year just gets off to a start, it is a devastating time for the families and friends of 36 lost lives to the first winter storm of the new year. -
Visiting Texas: Ice, Ice, Baby!The author takes a slippery trip in the Sunbelt.
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Winter Car Travel Tips for Vacations in Ice or SnowThese winter car travel tips can prevent a car breakdown and help in case you get stuck. Nothing is foolproof but these helpful tips are used by this writer for winter travel. They can keep your car on the road and help you have a better winter vacation. -
Must See TV: The Little Ice Age: Big Chill (History Channel)The History Channel has in its regular programming a show that explains the Little Ice Age (1300-1850) and the Medieval Warming Period that preceded it. Nothing I heard about in school.
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Midwest Ice Storm Fells Tree Against HomeIce storms are attacking the Midwest. Some Midwesterners are meeting with tragedy; others are barely affected. Amidst the mix of the bad and the good, the sad and the funny, stands my modest news about the day an ice storm felled a tree against our home. -
Winter Ice StormA haiku poem about winter ice storms.
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Missouri Ozarks Battered by IceFor the second year in a row, the Ozarks takes another devastating blow of ice storms. -
Weather 101 - a Satellite Perspective of Three U.S. StormsWeather satellite images provide useful information about atmospheric storms. On February 28, 2010, three storm systems were affecting the U.S. This article provides some insight into satellite image interpretation for large-scale storm systems.
