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Interview: S.A.F.E. Inc. provides support to victims of domestic violence

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11 months ago

June 13, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-06-13 13:33:43

SUMMARY: Safe is a crucial nonprofit offering support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the community, operating for 44 years. Dr. Zoe Shanks, the executive director, highlights their services, which include emergency shelter and housing solutions for the homeless, supported by an Emergency Solution Grant. Safe ensures victims have necessities, from clothes to kitchen items, and accepts donations like plates, cups, and can openers to help transitioning women and children. Currently, Safe shelters 11 women and children in their 19-bed facility. Dr. Shanks emphasizes the need for community support through donations, time, and talent to continue their mission.

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Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado's First Alert Weather Forecast 5/8/25

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5 hours ago

May 8, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2025-05-08 10:46:34

SUMMARY: Good Morning Meridian: Dense fog persists this Thursday morning in areas including Meridian, Philadelphia, Livingston, and parts of Alabama, with visibility under a quarter mile in some spots. A dense fog advisory remains in effect until late morning. For your commute, use low beams and drive cautiously. After fog lifts, expect brief sunshine in the afternoon before clouds and scattered showers return by evening, some heavy. A frontal boundary brings potential severe weather today, with marginal risk for damaging winds and hail—no tornado threat. Temperatures will drop to mid-to-upper 70s by the weekend. River flood warnings are in effect and may increase.

Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Forecast 5/8/25

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2025 Hurricane Preparedness Week: Get moving when a storm threatens

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12 hours ago

May 8, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2025-05-08 03:30:04

SUMMARY: As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, preparing now is crucial. During 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Week, the focus is on knowing how to act when a storm threatens. Plans should be made ahead to ensure safety for you, your family, and pets. Stay aware of weather updates and decide if you’ll evacuate or stay home, identifying safe spaces accordingly. Coordinate with coastal family members and neighbors, especially the elderly. Know your evacuation routes and shelters, considering your home’s structure. Stay informed through reliable sources even if power or communication fails. For details, visit wto.com.

2025 Hurricane Preparedness Week: Get moving when a storm threatens

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Keesler AFB hurricane hunters gear up for 2025 season

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2 days ago

May 6, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-05-06 16:57:23

SUMMARY: The hurricane hunters at Keesler Air Force Base are preparing for the 2025 season, urging Mississippians to stay ready. Each year, 10 aircraft from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron fly into hurricanes to collect critical data. They drop instruments into the eyewall to measure wind speed, direction, and pressure, which helps predict the storm’s path. This data is sent to the National Hurricane Center and used by local authorities to issue evacuation orders. Crews emphasize the importance of their work despite the risks, urging the public to heed evacuation orders, especially for storm surge and flooding, which are often the deadliest elements.