Sentences with phrase «withstand severe weather»

Pros: Known as the most durable of all building materials, it can withstand severe weather.

In addition to better zoning laws, post-hurricane redevelopment should include reshaping the built environment of urban centers to better withstand severe weather events, and replenishing coastal wetlands to create a buffer against the effects of hurricanes.

Not exact matches

Even the severe bout of weather England has had to withstood recently couldn't stop United from topping the charts at Christmas, so it begs to question how on earth will Sunderland, whom last won a competitive match at Old Trafford way back in 1968, will halt the unstoppable force that is Manchester United?

Resilience means the grid's ability to withstand and recover from extreme weather or other severe threats, while reliability means keeping the lights on overall — the end goal of any grid operator.