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EVENT INFORMATION

Hurricanes: In the Eye of the Storms

Event Sponsor: Other Association or Organization

Event Type: Seminar/Workshop

Primary Category: Teachers

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Event Dates: 11/15/2009 through 11/19/2009

Brief Description: 2175 • Hurricanes: In the Eye of the Storm
November 15-19 Ocracoke

What weather conditions create and drive hurricanes? How have the Outer Banks been affected by recent hurricanes, such as Isabel in 2003? Join us in Ocracoke as we learn about these dynamic weather occurrences and their potential to bring disaster to our state. We will hear firsthand accounts from Outer Banks residents who experienced hurricanes, see evidence of the power of wind and waves, and learn more about how North Carolina’s coastal communities try to protect their people and resources when hurricanes come trekking up the coast. What lessons can we learn from Hurricane Katrina and the multiple responses to such disasters from local, state, and federal governments? Since hurricane activity is not limited to just coastal areas, all North Carolinians, including mountain and piedmont residents, should be aware of the need for proper planning and responses to storms and other disasters.

Location: The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching

Address:

City: Cullowhee

State:NC

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: NCCAT Teacher Services

E-mail Address: registrar@nccat.org

Phone Number: 800.922.0482

Web Site: www.nccat.org