Some hard - hit places will be salvaged by better infrastructure that
protects against storm surges or economizes on water for agriculture.
SUMMARY: Can big cities like New York or Washington
protect against storm surge and rising seas?
The plan sets out many options to
protect against storm surge, sea level rise and intense rainfall like that which swamped Houston during Hurricane Harvey.
As Ken Caldeira put it, a coastal city would want to have dykes to
protect itself against storm surges and sea level rise.
The benefits of adaptation may be delayed or not realised at all, for example, when design standards are raised to
protect against a storm of a certain magnitude that does not occur for another fifty years, if then (medium confidence).
Just remember, said Mr. Sandberg, once a storm is named, you can no longer purchase travel insurance to
protect against that storm.
Most home insurance policies
protect against storms and tornadoes, but some have exceptions or require special endorsements, so be sure to review each potential policy with your Trusted Choice agent before making a selection.
For example, with hurricane season upon us, once a storm is «named» it is too late to purchase travel insurance to
protect against the storm's travel disruptions.
Most home insurance policies
protect against storms and tornadoes, but some include exceptions or require you to purchase special endorsements, so be sure to review each potential policy with your Trusted Choice agent before making a selection.
Not exact matches
RainGrid Network, whichoffers smart, green infrastructure to
protect cities
against storm water flooding.
has a line of protectors that work to create an invisible shield over shoes allowing them to weather the
storm and stay
protected against water and stains throughout the winter months.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - After years of planning, the money is finally flowing in for a buried seawall project along the East Shore of Staten Island to
protect against future Hurricane Sandy - like
storms.
An East Shore seawall would
protect against future
storms like Hurricane Sandy.
A major uncertainty the study authors confronted was assessing the costs of
protecting the U.S. grid
against the threat of solar
storms that send geomagnetic pulses slamming into vulnerable transformers and other critical grid equipment.
It is also investigating ways to update the building code to
protect against more extreme weather events, and to build effective
storm - surge barriers.
While the inflammatory immune response is essential to
protecting humans
against viruses and bacteria, superantigen toxins cause an exaggerated response called an «immune
storm» that can do a great deal of damage in the body and can result in multiple organ failure.
Three years ago, a U.S. National Academies committee recommended (in the report The Gathering
Storm) doubling federal investment in basic research in math, the physical sciences, and engineering while, at a minimum,
protecting the health sciences
against inflation (the cost of which, in math, the physical sciences, and engineering, equals the amount by which the nation's expenditure on health care increases every 7 weeks).
Policies offered by Square One automatically
protect against major types of loss, including: break - ins, burst pipes, earthquakes, fires, hail
storms and sewer backups.
Home insurance (also called building insurance) covers the cost of rebuilding or repairing your home and helps
protect you
against things that are out of your control, such as damage from natural disasters like
storms, floods and bushfires.
In addition to being home to many types of sea life and a source of revenue, coral reefs play a vital part in
protecting nearby coastlines from erosion and serve as a natural barrier
against storm surge during hurricanes.
According to de Boer, the fund is intended to finance climate change projects including sea walls to guard
against expanding oceans, early warning systems for extreme events, improved water supplies for drought areas, training in new agricultural techniques and the conservation and restoration of mangroves to
protect people from
storms.
«Given the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy it is important that plans are put in place to
protect against the effects of similarly destructive
storms that could potentially occur more often in the future.»
This work and our other recent studies have shown both are on the rise, meaning there is a real need to ensure the Atlantic coasts of Europe are
protected against present and future
storm threats.»
Although they occupy less than 1 % of the ocean floor, they provide habitat for a million species and
protect coastlines
against erosion from tropical
storms.
The question is whether we will act quickly and decisively enough to
protect ourselves
against the coming
storm.
And perhaps of increasing importance is the fact that they also as natural coastal buffers, helping to
protect shorelines and keep coastal wetlands intact, thereby
protecting coastal communities
against storm surges and sea - level rise.
A good policy can help
protect your home investment
against a wide range of natural and man - made threats, including
storms, fire and burglary.
Home Your homeowners or renter's policy can
protect you
against common winter debacles, so check your policy before the first winter
storm.
As in the case of fire insurance, a standard insurance plan would only
protect your property
against disasters such as
storm and tempest and, hence, you may have to opt for an add - on cover to shield your property
against an act of God.
Fire insurance: While fire insurance can cover your house or shop
against damages caused due to fire and some natural occurrences such as
storms and flood; a standard fire insurance policy will not
protect your abode
against earthquake.
Hazard insurance
protects a property owner
against damage caused by fires, severe
storms, earthquakes or other natural events.
Each package
protects you
against a defined number of calamities - fire, flood, theft,
storm, etc..
The new Ski & Mountain Travel Insurance product retains Generali Global Assistance's market competitive vacation rental coverages and features that help
protect against events that can interrupt or completely halt vacations, such as unforeseen snow
storms that delay flights, medical emergencies, and lost luggage.
Policies offered by Square One automatically
protect against major types of loss, including: break - ins, burst pipes, earthquakes, fires, hail
storms and sewer backups.
With flight delays,
storms, terrorist events, and other interruptions becoming regular incidents over the past few years, people are proactively buying travel insurance policies to keep themselves
protected against any unforeseen circumstance.
For all trips, TravelInsurance.com urges consumers to purchase a travel insurance plan early to
protect their investments
against future
storms.
«Since travel insurance is designed to
protect you from the unforeseen or unexpected situation, once a
storm is named, it's too late to
protect against it.
For travelers planning trips for September through November to the Caribbean, Mexico, or Florida, TravelInsurance.com urges consumers to purchase a travel insurance plan to
protect their investments
against future
storms.
«Once the World Meteorological Organization names a
storm, travelers can not purchase policies to
protect against weather - related damages and delays due to that
storm,» states Stan Sandberg, Co-Founder of TravelInsurance.com.
Furthermore, there are plenty of hazards to
protect yourself
against off the roads as well including
storm damage to your car, theft and vandalism.
Even so, you will want to
protect you home
against disasters such as floods and
storms.
A basic homeowners insurance policy is designed to
protect a house
against a total loss that occurs from a natural disaster, such as a major
storm or fire.
And unless you're leaving home insurance to someone else during the winter, you should worry about your home and contents being
protected against a winter
storm.
It will also
protect against damage due to
storms and poor weather such as hail, rain and wind.
In addition to theft and fire renters cover, Lake Butler renters insurance also
protects against natural disasters and
storms, which are also common when living in Florida.
One of the things that Gardena renters insurance
protects against is damage from natural disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides and
storm damage.
All Northside renters should strongly consider purchasing a hurricane rider in order to ensure that their valuables are fully
protected against such a
storm's wrath.
It is also important to keep in mind that your Mandarin policy might help to
protect your belongings
against wind damage related to hurricanes, but it might not cover any damages from
storm - induced flooding.
It
protects the covered vehicle
against risks like theft, vandalism or
storm damage.
But travel insurance is highly recommended to
protect against future winter
storms expected to be arriving soon.