Not exact matches
When there's a spate
of major hurricanes, people tend to wonder
if we're entering an era
of bigger and more powerful
storms, says Dan Kottlowski, a meteorologist at AccuWeather, a Pennsylvania - based company that provides forecasts.
Although many emergency preparedness websites encourage households to have a minimum
of three days
of food, water, and other supplies,
major storms like Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, and concerns about computer hacking
of our power grid, all make it wise to have a several weeks
of supplies on hand — and supplies to share —
if at all possible.
The concrete blocks in Burnham Park serve another purpose: They can be transported readily to other areas
if a
major storm causes sections
of the shoreline to crumble, said Thomas Elzey, assistant general superintendent
of the Chicago Park District.
The radio telescope's first
major task will be to investigate the Sun to provide earlier warnings
of solar
storms that,
if left unchecked, could fry satellites and power grids across the globe.
If another
major storm took place next year, after 10 years
of educational reforms and rising test scores, Perry asked, would those people be any better prepared to handle the challenges it created?
Having your debt paid down or off, and having some savings in place, may not solve all
of your problems
if the economy tanks or a
major storm sets in, but it sure would give you a lot more options.
At least two municipal governments reassured investors that they were «unable to predict whether sea - level rise or other impacts
of climate change or flooding from a
major storm will occur, when they may occur, and
if any such events occur, whether they will have a material adverse effect...»» (emphasis added)
A 2017 disclosure by San Francisco reads: «The city is unable to predict whether sea level rise or other impacts
of climate change or flooding from a
major storm will occur, when they may occur, and
if any such events occur, whether they will have a material adverse effect on the business operations or financial condition
of the city and the local economy.»
If a
storm similar to Katrina (i.e. Category 3 hurricane) hits New York City in the coming decades, it could easily result in $ 500 billion (half a TRILLION) dollars in damage, due to flooding
of most
of the structures on Long Island, most
major tunnels into NYC (e.g. Holland Tunnel, Brooklyn Battery Tunnel), many subway entrances, and flooding
of JFK and LaGuardia airports.
If these are the dark, heavy clouds
of a
major storm overhead, then the downpour is already hitting the ground.
If you can stay ahead
of a
major storm, you can get your contingency plans in place before everyone else has the same idea.
Imagine
if a
major storm ripped through the Bel Air community, with chunks
of hail shattering your windows and rainy winds sweeping through your unit.
However, even
if you own your condo outright, it is always a good idea to plan ahead for the financial disaster
of a fire,
major storm, or lawsuit by purchasing enough NY condominium insurance to cover your risks.
If you have condo insurance, you will be covered for damage to your possessions and the interior
of your condo from
major storms such as hurricanes, tornadoes and windstorms.
If you only purchase the liability insurance required by the state
of Maine, your car or truck will not be ready for a
major storm.
For example,
if your commercial property is damaged by a
major storm, or you need to defend your company against a liability claim, having commercial liability insurance on board can save you some serious out -
of - pocket expenses.
These are the
majors storms in the relationship that can create a lot
of damage
if not managed, eventually leading to bickering or to an emotionally disengaged relationship
of withdrawal.
Usually
if you have
major thunder
storms there is a likelihood
of power failure at the same time, so the chances
of sump pump not working at the time you need it most is high.
If you saw that there was a very high possibility
of a
major market correction five years from now, how would you structure your finances to weather the
storm?