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    Mexico Braces for Dean, First Major Storm of the Season

    Dean is the first big hurricane of the season.  It has battered Jamaica, and is moving toward Mexico. Texas Governor Jim Perry says he’s not taking any chances. He's called in skilled rescue teams and state military forces to help those who cannot evacuate on their own.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Dean is the first big hurricane of the season. It has battered Jamaica, and is moving toward Mexico. Texas Governor Jim Perry says he’s not taking any chances. He's called in skilled rescue teams and state military forces to help those who cannot evacuate on their own. Meteorologist Dennis Feltgen is a public affairs officer for the National Hurricane Center.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Producer, To the Point

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      Dennis Feltgen

      National Hurricane Center

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Coal Mine Safety and America's Energy Future
    1. 1:43Mexico Braces for Dean, First Major Storm of the SeasonYou’re reading this
    2. 7:46Coal Mine Safety and America's Energy Future
    3. 43:00High-Profile Mexican Mother of American Boy Deported
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