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Florida to reportedly get waiver from No Child Left Behind law. FULL STORY

Florida among 10 states expected to get No Child Left Behind exemption.

Pres. Obama to offer No Child Left Behind waiver in exchange for 'viable substitute plan.'

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Make sure your hurricane kit includes:

    • Flashlights & extra bulbs
    • Battery-operated radio
    • Battery-operated lanterns
    • Batteries (in different sizes!)  
    • Matches 
    • First aid kit
    • Duct tape
    • Rain gear
    • Clock (wind-up or battery-powered)
    • Plastic garbage bags
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Scissors
    • Can Opener
    • Clean clothes
    • Extra blankets
    • Heavy gloves
    House Checklist
    • Remove outdoor items
    • Trim dead branches from trees
    • Board up windows
    • Fill gas tanks and extra containers 
    • Move furniture away from windows
    • Store important documents in waterproof containers
    • Get extra cash
    • Extra supply of medicines
    Food & Water

    Pack non-perishable food for each person for 3-7 days.

    • Bottled water (1 gallon/person/day) 
    • Bottled juice
    • Canned foods
    • Two coolers:
      One for drinks & one for food
    • Manual can opener
    • Dry pet food
    Medical Needs
      • Medic-alert tags
      • Insect-repellent sprays
      • Feminine hygiene items
      • Sunscreen
      • Soap
      • First aid kit
      • Prescription medication
      • Over-the-counter medication
      • Children's medicine
      • Bandages
      • Adhesive tape
      • Antiseptic solution
      • Thermometer
      • Tweezers 
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