2008 Tornado Worlds – Notice of Race
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- 2008 Tornado Worlds – Notice of Race
- … that didn’t happen: despite dire predictions of hurrican…
- Hurricane Preparedness – Stay Or Go?
- wcbstv.com – Prepare For Hurricane Season With These Safety Preparatio…
- Hurricane Preparedness – Protect Your Home
- The full impact of hurricane-resistant windows
- Hurricane Preparedness – Assess And Report Damage
2008 Tornado Worlds – Notice of Race
Sail World – Jan 1, 2008
55pt; TEXT-INDENT: -42. 55pt; TEXT-INDENT: -42… 55pt; TEXT-INDENT: -42. 1 The regatta is open to all boats of the International Tornado class. 55pt; TEXT-INDENT: -42. 2 The helmsperson and crew of each boat shall be current financial members of the ITA and their membership cards shall be produced or otherwise verified.
… that didn’t happen: despite dire predictions of hurrican…
Free with registration – Acquisitions Monthly – AccessMyLibrary.com – Jan 1, 2008
The hurricanes that didn’t happen: despite dire predictions of hurricane damage to the US catastrophe insurers at Lloyd’s and in Bermuda got off lightly in 2007 and the unclaimed capital has been used to build diversity and scale in the face of pressure from falling rates into 2008. (01-JAN-08) Acquisitions Monthly… The season started earlier than usual on May 9 and lasted longer until December 11 2007 when latecomer Olga brewed up a tropical storm. Some of the hurricanes were extremely ferocious: two were awarded a Category 5 rating only the fourth time in one season that has happened. Cat 5 Hurricane Dean was the strongest making landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico on August 21; while Cat 5 Hurricane Felix made landfall on September 4 on the border of Nicaragua and Honduras. The greatest loss of life was caused by Cat 1 Hurricane Noel which got going at the end of October and.
Hurricane Preparedness – Stay Or Go?
CBS 5 – Jan 1, 2008
com – Hurricane Preparedness – Stay Or Go?. All Rights Reserved… If authorities tell you to evacuate do so early and bring your emergency supply kit with you. If no evacuation has been called put your own plan into action and call your designated out-of-state contact to let them know where you are. When a hurricane watch is issued and you choose to stay get ready to lock hurricane shutters bring in any lawn furniture garbage cans or other loose items that could be tossed by the wind fill the gas tank in your car and have your emergency supply kit ready. When a hurricane warning is issued leave for a shelter if authorities order it otherwise lock the shutters stay inside and away from windows and do not go outside until authorities announce an all-clear. Even if it seems the storm has passed it’s possible that the hurricane’s calm “eye” is hovering over your area and the second part of the storm has yet to pass. (© MMVIII CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
wcbstv.com – Prepare For Hurricane Season With These Safety Preparatio…
WCBS-TV New York – Jan 1, 2008
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30 and most storm activity typically happens between mid-August and October. The tropical storms are classified by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale which rates storm strength from Category 1 which causes minimal damage to Category 5 where winds can exceed 155 miles per hour and destroy buildings cut off major roads and flood homes as far as several hundred miles inland. Although it’s been about three years since the U… The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30 and most storm activity typically happens between mid-August and October. The tropical storms are classified by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale which rates storm strength from Category 1 which causes minimal damage to Category 5 where winds can exceed 155 miles per hour and destroy buildings cut off major roads and flood homes as far as several hundred miles inland. Although it’s been about three years since the U. has experienced major devastation because of a hurricane it’s still important to take precautions. As the population in coastal cities grows the potential for heavy damage to property and infrastructure and more injuries and deaths also increases.
Hurricane Preparedness – Protect Your Home
CBS 11 – Jan 1, 2008
In addition to making your home is. Make sure to dispose of all cut branches right away because they can become projectiles in a storm. Proper trimming of trees and shrubs allows the wind to blow through easily. Do not cut severely prune or hat-rack trees. Plan to bring in or tie down outside items including patio furniture garbage cans potted plants and mailboxes… Put copies negatives or tapes in a waterproof container or a safe deposit box. You can also send them for safekeeping to a friend or relative who lives out of town. Install or practice putting up.
The full impact of hurricane-resistant windows
Free with registration – Residential Design & Build – AccessMyLibrary.com – Jan 1, 2008
(Feature) The full impact of hurricane-resistant windows By Harry Spauldinga Benefits of impact-resistant windows go beyond the obvious and include security health and financial advantages A study commissioned by the Window and Door Manufacturers Association and American Architectural Manufacturers Association states Florida accounted for 89 percent of total impact-resistant window sales in 2005. Obviously Florida’s severe weather makes it ideal for hurricane-proof glass but these windows also offer protection from home invasions harmful UV rays rising insurance fees and annoying noises. Building codes covering windows are strictest in Florida and increasing in stringency along the Gulf of Mexico and up the Eastern Seaboard. Hawaii has also joined the list of states requiring windows with storm protection qualities. These developments have pushed window manufacturers to step up their offerings in the impact-resistant product category. “The building codes and their enforcement have become much more stringent over the last five or six years” says John Kirchner public relations manager for Marvin Windows and Doors.
Hurricane Preparedness – Assess And Report Damage
cbs4denver.com – Jan 1, 2008
com – Hurricane Preparedness – Assess And Report Damage. Authorities willlet you know when it’s safe to go home – do not return until you’vebeen told to do so. All Rights Reserved… Authorities willlet you know when it’s safe to go home – do not return until you’vebeen told to do so. Even after the hurricane has weakenedadditional storms and floods may pass through your area. Stay alertuntil an all-clear has been issued. Keep clear of floodwaterswhich can run swift enough to sweep people cars and property away. Even what appear to be shallow streams of water can be dangerous – thewater could be contaminated or electrified due to downed powerlines. Ifthere’s water in or around your building do not enter it.