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Red Cross wants you to get ready for Hurricane Sandy

Submitted by Nikki Bussey, News Producer
Friday, October 26th, 2012, 7:15am

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Red Cross is already getting ready for Hurricane Sandy, and they say you should be too.

They're recommending that people get their hurricane kits ready. That means, a three day supply of food and water - plus batteries and flashlights.

The Red Cross has spent the day getting ready, organizing its volunteers who will head to the hardest hit places to help.

Friday morning, the Red Cross will have a conference call with top officials. They think they will have a better idea where the storm will hit by then.

David Garrison , who is with the red cross, says it's a challenge figuring out where to put resources so early - but their volunteers are ready to go as soon as they get the call.

So, what do you need to do right now?

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County could take over Oak Island 911 center sooner than later

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012, 3:45pm

OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) – The Town of Oak Island has been preparing for months to switch its services over to the county, but the town could be cutting it close.

Right now, the town is down to only four dispatchers. If another person leaves, leaders will be forced to make the switch before the deadline of October 1.

Oak Island is the last town in Brunswick County to hand over its 911 services.

The county recently received a $2.1 million grant to build a new 911 center because they are taking over 911 operations for Oak Island.

Emergency services director Anthony Marzano said the building will be constructed to withstand a category 5 hurricane and other disasters.

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Stay ahead of storms with WECT's Weather App

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Sunday, August 26th, 2012, 12:15pm
Stay ahead of storms with WECT's Weather App

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) - With hurricane season officially here, keep in mind that you can stay ahead of any possible storms with WECT.

In addition to coverage both on air and online at WECT.com, you can download the free WECT Weather App for clear, interactive radar with the highest resolution satellite cloud imagery available.

It has fully integrated GPS technology will provide current location forecasts and the ability to easily save your favorite locations.

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Send WECT your pictures via See It, Snap It, Send It

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Saturday, August 18th, 2012, 4:09pm
Send WECT your pictures via See It, Snap It, Send It

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Breaking news and severe weather can happen anytime, anywhere.

If you get the chance to see something you think is photo-worthy, be our eyes. Send us pictures or videos of anything you consider important, like severe weather in your area or of the damage it leaves behind.

You never know -- your pictures could end up on one of our newscasts!

Text or email your pictures to pics@wect.com. Or visit pics.wect.com.

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2 NC coastal counties in moderate drought

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Friday, August 3rd, 2012, 8:10am

WILMINGTON, NC (AP) - The drought is back in two coastal counties in southeastern North Carolina.
    
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council reports that Brunswick and New Hanover counties are in a moderate drought. Two dozen other counties around the state are classified as abnormally dry.
    
Farmers report they are in fairly good shape, so far.
    
New Hanover County Cooperative Extension director Al Hight told the StarNews of Wilmington the area along the coast is in fairly good shape, despite the recent lack of rain.
    
Tropical Depression Beryl brought enough rain to the state in June that North Carolina was declared drought-free for the first time since 2010. The relatively dry weather since then has resulted in the drought classification for Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
    

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Rain dumps on southeastern North Carolina

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012, 10:35am
Rain dumps on southeastern North Carolina

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Rainfall totals neared 4 inches in Boiling Spring Lakes early Wednesday morning.

According to First Alert Meteorologist Eric Davis, 3.60 inches of rain fell during the heavy downpours.

Davis said an area of low pressure near the Carolina coast will keep the weather unsettled throughout the day. A few peaks of sunshine should be enough for highs to reach the upper 80s.

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Caught on Cam: Waterspout spotted on Bald Head Island

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, 3:51pm

BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (WECT) – A waterspout was spotted on Bald Head Island Tuesday morning, according to reports.

The video above was posted by gripitdoes on YouTube. According to the post, the user was on the ferry at the time so the audio is very windy.

The National Weather Service issued a special marine warning for coastal waters following the sighting of the waterspout, but the warning expired shortly after.

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