The last five years alone have seen a large amount
of severe weather in
North Carolina. Over the last five years there have been nearly 5000
reports of large hail and
damaging wind statewide resulting in
over thirty two million dollars in damage. Severe thunderstorms
are also responsible for injuries and even deaths in the state resulting
from lightning and high winds. The severe thunderstorm season in central
North Carolina typically starts in March and does not end until late in
the fall.
There are so many great outdoor activities across
the state of North Carolina and severe weather can bring a quick end to
a days pleasure. Listen to NOAA weather radio, television or local radio
for the latest forecasts and possible threat of thunderstorms and severe
weather. If warnings are issued...take action and protect your family
and property. Remember being safe is a lot better than being sorry!
* WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IN NORTH CAROLINA
- DECEMBER 2 - 8, 2007
This week has been declared "WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS
WEEK" in North Carolina. All week long the National Weather
Service will be issuing informative messages to help you prepare for
winter weather. Each day the National Weather Service will issue,
via the internet and NOAA Weather and All Hazards Radio, Public
Information Statements covering the following topics:
SUNDAY
-
LA NINA IN CONTROL THIS WINTER
MONDAY
-
ANATOMY OF WINTER STORMS
TUESDAY
-
IS YOUR HOME PREPARED FOR WINTER?
WEDNESDAY
-
DRIVING IN WINTER WEATHER
THURSDAY
-
COLD TEMPERATURES AND THE DANGER OF FIRE AND IMPROPER
HEATING
FRIDAY
-
THE SOMETIMES NOT SO BEAUTIFUL WONDERLAND CREATED BY SNOW
SATURDAY
-
THE DANGERS OF ICE IN THE FORM OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET
Each year, dozens of Americans die due
to exposure to cold. Add to that number, vehicle accidents and
fatalities, fires due to dangerous use of heaters and other winter
weather fatalities and you have a significant threat!
Take the time now to prepare your household and/or business for winter.
For the latest winter outlook from NOAA, please visit the following
link:
NOAA - 2007 / 2008 Winter Outlook
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Oregon Scientific Weather Radios
Units: About 66,000
Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Hazard: The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service
alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe
weather, this failure could put a consumer’s life and property at risk.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the following Weather Radios
and Weather Stations:
| NAME |
MODEL |
| All Hazards Portable Weather Alert Radio |
WR103NX |
| Portable Public Alert Radio |
WR108 |
| Public Alert Weather Station |
WRB308 |
| John Deere Public Alert Weather Station |
WRB308J |
No
other models are included in this recall.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including some electronics and
sporting goods stores, online retailers and in catalogs from December
2005 through June 2007 for between $30 and $150.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios
to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon
Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free
replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oregon
Scientific at (800) 203-4921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www2.oregonscientific.com
WR103NX
WR108
WRB308
WRB308J
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
