Sentences with phrase «storm protection for»

Wetlands play a crucial role in storm protection for many Entergy communities, helping preserve industries, businesses, homes, and livelihoods along with Entergy's own facilities and assets.

So, we should be investing in improved storm protection for coastal dwellers, and more research into developing better tsunami detection and communication networks.

Not exact matches

While corporate Goliath's like Google will almost certainly survive the coming storm, the increasing emphasis on privacy protection could spell disaster for young start - up companies that ignore which way the winds are blowing.

To be ignorant of the issues is rather akin to standing in that thunder storm without even a tiny umbrella for protection.

The back page then contains a call for three «Rogation Days,» or times of prayer and procession «for protection against calamities, such as storms, pestilence, famine, and war, and for God's blessing upon our crops.»

A coordinating chalk grey inlay gives added comfort for the child while a convenient storm cover provides extra warmth and protection from the elements.

Two - way zip with storm flap for extra convenience and protection from contaminants.

Governor Cuomo announced that a $ 30.32 million loan package for the Johnson City & Binghamton Sewage Treatment plant, for repairs, improvements and protection against future storms, including a floodwall around the plant.

In the wake of the swim party, Judith Enck, Environmental Protection Agency regional director, points out portions of the lake are still a Superfund site, and there are areas where storm water and untreated sewage flow into the lake, making it dangerous for swimmers.

In addition, volunteers will give advice about issues arising from storm damage, such as insurance claims, debt deferral, consumer protection issues, landlord - tenant issues and applying for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

For one thing, they have the brand's Storm Defender protection which not only keeps your feet dry.

Among other important changes now occurring in the marine environment, rising sea levels will create the need for increased protection from such severe storms.

Reefs provide protection against storm surge and when managed properly, can be an important source of subsistence for millions around the world.

Losing the GBR and other reefs would be a massive blow to marine biodiversity and to the people that depend on healthy reefs for food, tourism, and protection from storms,» said co-author John Bruno, a marine ecologist from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

The natural systems that provide oxygen, clean water, food, storm and erosion protection, natural products, and the potential for future resources, such as new genetic stocks for cultivation, must be protected, not just because it is part of good stewardship but also so that they can take care of us.

The [New York City Department of Environmental Protection] has already started that with the Bluebelt Program [preserving wetlands for storm water management in Staten Island].

These functions include soil stabilization and erosion control; storm surge and flood protection; biodiversity; food production; and the provision of nursery habitat for economically important seafood species, including shrimp, crab and fish.

In coastal protection, it can mean, for instance, artificially building beaches that absorb the power of storm waves, or encouraging the natural forces that raise and extend a coastline, including salt marsh, by ensuring a supply of sediment.

«But they're also economically important for the fishing industry, tourism, and because of their role in providing coastlines with protection from tropical storms.»

Coastal wetlands in Louisiana are economically and esthetically important by providing storm protection, flood control, and essential habitats for a myriad of wildlife.

They provide us with essential ecosystem services, such as coastal protection from storms and nursery grounds for fish.

Reefs also provide protection from storm surge and for crucial fisheries around the globe.

Featuring a two - way zip front with a press stud storm flap for added protection from the elements, the black biker jacket has 280g Polarfleece lining and a fleece - lined funnel collar.

While providing a response to the disaster, these efforts restored natural storm protection and developed resiliency for the next storm, further helping community members protect their heritage, economic interests, and families.

For those living in areas that experience consistent severe weather events, adding storm - protection upgrades like storm - proof windows or wind - resistant garage doors to your house can decrease your premiums while shielding you from more damage.

As you prepare for what's shaping up to be a harsh and snowy winter for much of the country, don't forget to make sure your home insurance policy provides adequate protection from storms... more

Even in large storms an extensive mangrove thicket can provide some protection for both the shore and inland areas.

This is important both for the reef and the land, they cultivate the sea grass which acts as a nursery for many fish species but also provide coastal protection from storms and tsunamis.

When in Breath of the Wild «s Hyrule; calming floating around the sky from snow covered mountain peak to a humid marsh; sprinting for protection from a lightning storm; the feeling of serenity and happiness blending with excitement and curiosity that I felt as a kid running from the Kokiri Forest to Lon Lon Ranch, and beyond it, Hyrule Castle.

It's a team - based zombie survival building game where you have to scavenge for your materials and build a suitable base for your protection against the «storm».

[2011 paper 157 cites] Exploring high - end scenarios for local sea level rise to develop flood protection strategies for a low - lying delta — the Netherlands as an example Sea level rise, especially combined with possible changes in storm surges and increased river discharge resulting from climate change, poses a major threat in low - lying river deltas.

This provides less shoreline protection from storms and fewer habitats for fish and other marine life, including ecologically and economically important species.

But if you spend that money on flood, drought and storm protection, you've made a big difference in preparing yourself for the future.

1:01 p.m. Various updates below With the tropical storm that will soon be Hurricane Isaac heading in the general direction of New Orleans seven years (possibly to the day) after Hurricane Katrina topped the flood protections there, I looked back at the archived track forecasts for the 2005 storm and posted the link on Twitter and Facebook.

One - two month early warning for storm surge / flood protection risks, especially during hurricane / typhoon season.

From its vantage at L1, DSCOVR also provides an important early warning system for protection against solar storms.

(3) identifies any use by the State or Indian tribe of allowances distributed under this section for the reduction of flood and storm damage and the effects of climate change on water and flood protection infrastructure.

That loss of ice has significant ramifications for the animals that depend on it for access to food and coastal communities that need it for protection from intense Arctic storms.

The researchers understand you may also have to highlight such dilemmas in the case of cyclone management, so they conclude: «However, hardening [of buildings] provides «fail safe» protection for average storms that might not be achieved if the only option were [cyclone] modification.»

Coral reefs also provide amazing resources for people including food and income that sustains 500 million people, medicines, protection from storms as they break wave energy and incredible places to play and learn.

Coastal protection needs to account for higher storm surges, affected by storm strength, storm size and uneven SLR distribution and re-configuring of ocean flow.

But NYC's Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the not - for - profit Trust for Public Land, is in the process of developing a plan to build some green playgrounds, which will be designed to slow down the runoff and capture up to one inch of rain from each storm.

Enhance protections for coastal and freshwater wetlands and advance implementation of other «natural barriers» (e.g. oyster reefs, sea grass, dunes) to protect communities from storm surges and rising waters.

Reinstate federal flood - protection standards that require all federally funded infrastructure projects to meet a higher margin of safety for future sea - level rise and flooding from coastal storms and extreme weather events.

Anything from storm damage to theft is going to be covered on your comprehensive Beaverton auto insurance policy, and these kinds of plans are very popular among Beaverton drivers that are looking for protection for their investment in their car.

In addition, travel insurance protection for hurricanes can not be purchased once the storm is named.

Once a storm is named, you can not purchase travel insurance protection for that storm.

With travel delay protection, you can be reimbursed for a hotel room and transportation, so everyone can get some dinner and a good night's rest while the storm blows over.

(For a detailed explanation of the naming process and choices for 2017, please read Named Storms and the Impact on Travel ProtectioFor a detailed explanation of the naming process and choices for 2017, please read Named Storms and the Impact on Travel Protectiofor 2017, please read Named Storms and the Impact on Travel Protection).

To learn more about what coverage is available for named storms, please read the Travel Protection Guide for Hurricane Season.