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overturned yachts and destroyed crops in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. But it killed only three people.
The same storm proceeded to devastate neighbouring Dominican Republic and Haiti, killing more than 500 and laying waste to entire areas.
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DATE: Jun 10, 1999
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population. Weather incidents have a way of bringing families and friends together.
No-one should venture outside until the hurricane has completely passed.
One important thing to remember while you are an indoor captive is to tightly close all windo...
DATE: Jun 10, 1999
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easier for all of us when the next hurricane strikes.
Frank Gamble, Director of the Bermuda Red Cross said: "June ushers in the hurricane season, which continues through November.
"All areas in Bermuda are at risk for hurricanes, which are accompani...
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Bermuda's permanent settlement began with a hurricane in 1609 that drove the Virgina-bound Sea Venture onto the Island's reefs and the ship's crew and passengers -- including Sir George Somers -- ashore.
Author Terry Tucker gives a vivid account in h...
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goes through November 1.
There are a few check points you can implement at the start of hurricane season.
Inspect and repair windows, blinds, shutters, latches and hooks.
Prune trees and overhanging branches.
Trim your trees before there is a hurrica...
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This year's Hurricane Art Contest drew 361 student drawings from talented children ages five to ten. There were 129 more drawings than last year's competition.
The Royal Gazette's Hurricane Supplement sponsored the competition which was judged by Mar...
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usual we listened to the local news. To all our amazement the forecast spoke of an approaching hurricane! Apparently bearing down on us within the next two hours! My husband said "Oh it's just another close call, I'm going into work.'' The schools ...
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needed to be brought ashore for emergency medical treatment.
The 40-year-old woman was aboard the pleasure boat Gringo around 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday when she took ill.
She complained of a loss of vision and migraine and was extremely distressed.
She wa...
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competition sponsored by The Royal Gazette's hurricane supplement.
Howling winds, beating raindrops, and banging shutters are my most significant memories of a hurricane.
I was five at the time, and although my mind has forgotten most of the details ...
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brittle bones and fractures -- is an `old ladies' disease.
But although post-menopausal women tend to be more susceptible to the disease, it can also affect much younger women.
In an effort to catch this potentially debilitating disease in its early ...
DATE: Jun 10, 1999
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