Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "storm surge" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Houston Hurricane Protection – We Value Your Safety 'Storm surge' is said to be responsible for 90% of the lives lost in a hurricane. Providing hurricane protection for your home which is likely to be one of your largest investment will be one of the most wisest decisions you would make to keep your home s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/houston-hurricane-protection--we-value-your-safety-2377276.html 17th October 2011 Built To Last Police Architects Design for The One In A Million Storm Most companies in disaster-prone areas are aware that special building considerations must be taken into account in order to create a structure that will withstand extreme weather. Few people think of just how harsh some weather can be, and how strong a s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://christineokelly.articlealley.com/built-to-last-police-architects-design-for-the-one-in-a-million-storm-2367542.html 05th October 2011 Do You Watch Over Your Home With Hurricane High Impact Windows And Doors? Each time a hurricane hits somewhere, there are those who are completely surprised and trapped off guard. They underestimate the ability of the storm, the extent of injury, and possibility of danger. Commonly, this is often because they are new to the ar... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/do-you-watch-over-your-home-with-hurricane-high-impact-windows-and-doors-2365100.html 04th October 2011 Vacuum that Hurricane Mess As this author has discussed before, the destructive effects of hurricanes can cause severe damage that will leave an area filled with a huge debris count, including damaged cars, fallen trees, broken poles, and collapsed building infrastructures. After t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://centraltrucksales.articlealley.com/vacuum-that-hurricane-mess-2343504.html 07th September 2011 Best Theme Parks for Spending Vacations with Family If you are tired due to your most hectic schedule and not able to concentrate on your regular activity then it is time that requires some changes from your side and the only way get rid from your boring life is to make a plan for holiday, so that you woul... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jenny35.articlealley.com/best-theme-parks-for-spending-vacations-with-family-2208513.html 04th May 2011 The Task of a Mildew Remediator When you return from a week lengthy trip to locate your basement has flooded, apparently correct after you left, and has been increasing black mold for the previous week, the mildew remediator is your best buddy. It's his work to clean up all that hazardo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kevinferra19.articlealley.com/the-task-of-a-mildew-remediator-2175471.html 08th April 2011 Auto Salvage and Recycling in MISSISSIPPI Auto salvaging and recycling in the state of Mississippi can be a technical process, you may not know what to do, where to go and what to look for. Being entirely familiar with the whole process is vital to take full advantage of it. Here are a few auto s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chriscdrucker.articlealley.com/auto-salvage-and-recycling-in-mississippi-2168401.html 06th April 2011 What to Do to Prevent Water Damage? If you’re home has a basement, it is vital that you check the basement and other areas that are exposed to water or possible leaks. Certain areas are exposed to hurricanes and this is also where you can find homes with basements. The space is non-livable ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jacobolson.articlealley.com/what-to-do-to-prevent-water-damage-2132438.html 21st March 2011 Insurance Claims Policies for Water and Fire Damage in California It is the right time to deal with water damage company in case of heavy rainfall, roof leakage broken pipes and other reasons. For some people is very frustrating during the process of water damage restoration and clean up, cause of they not mention the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://candymarshell.articlealley.com/insurance-claims-policies-for-water-and-fire-damage-in-california-1957094.html 14th January 2011 Shield Your Own Residence Having Typhoon Impact Glass Windows and Doorways When a hurricane strikes somewhere, there can be those who are completely amazed and trapped off guard. They underestimate the ability of the storm, the extent of harm, and potential danger. Typically, this is certainly because they are surely new to the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://carlawise.articlealley.com/shield-your-own-residence-having-typhoon-impact-glass-windows-and-doorways-1903914.html 15th December 2010 A new concept of healthy eating theory swept the capital GI blitz by the people - healthy eating, GI New Year, Beijing stirred up concern about blood sugar health, GI (GlycemicIndex, glycemic index) wave. Many people have concerns GI capital theory, the GI of this nutrition knowledge will be applied to lives: sugar depends on GI, eat sweets look at GI, t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dsvsv.articlealley.com/a-new-concept-of-healthy-eating-theory-swept-the-capital-gi-blitz-by-the-people--healthy-eating-gi-1889054.html 08th December 2010 What happens when the gulf oil comes ashore? There is a sad fact of life when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. You should read all the small print before you buy a policy and, if you are surprised at how the insurer decides to interpret the policy when you make a claim, you must be read... http://www.articlealley.com/http://graceoaks.articlealley.com/what-happens-when-the-gulf-oil-comes-ashore-1748938.html 16th September 2010 Corpus Christi is Beautiful, Dangerous When the skies are blue, the air is warm, and the water rolls up to the sandy beach gently and hypnotically, it's hard to imagine being anywhere more beautiful than in Corpus Christi, Texas. However, once every few decades, Mother Nature reminds residents... http://www.articlealley.com/http://frankanton.articlealley.com/corpus-christi-is-beautiful-dangerous-1649562.html 12th July 2010 How to Prepare for Hurricane Season 2010 Hurricane season begins June 1st and runs through November 31st. Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. It is important for you to have a plan that includes all of those hazards. Ask yourself, are you prepa... http://www.articlealley.com/http://amandal.articlealley.com/how-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season-2010-1640911.html 07th July 2010 History of Treasure Island, Florida An island off the coast of St. Petersburg, Florida, the barrier island community of Treasure Island proudly boasts some of the most beautiful, white sandy beaches in Florida. Originally inhabited by the Timucua Indians around 300 CE, the island and its pe... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lainemckenna.articlealley.com/history-of-treasure-island-florida-1544762.html 12th May 2010 Preparing for a Hurricane Hurricanes are intense atmospheric occurrences that are typically accompanied by other natural hazards like strong winds, flash floods and storm surges. Even hurricanes pegged as Category 1 and Category 2 are dangerous because these storms can knock over ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://leonov.articlealley.com/preparing-for-a-hurricane-1285827.html 10th December 2009 Lawrenceville Lacks Flood Protection In the wake of rapidly rising waters throughout Georgia, residents of Lawrenceville have been surprised to discover they are not as prepared as previously thought. In fact, a rather significant segment of the community lacks proper flood protection leavin... http://www.articlealley.com/http://eliz.articlealley.com/lawrenceville-lacks-flood-protection-1143767.html 02nd October 2009 Steel—the Best Betta Blocker in Town Betta fish are resilient pets, able to survive for long periods in very little water with a minimal amount of food. But when Greg Brugman's two bettas managed to survive Hurricane Ike, which ravaged Bridge City, TX in 2008, it wasn't their intrinsic hardi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brendahwelch.articlealley.com/steelthe-best-betta-blocker-in-town-1073666.html 08th September 2009 A Florida Basement is a Rare Thing Many homes have basements; some are mere storage spaces, and others are finished and used for real living space. In the case of Florida, a lot of homes have no basements. The reason is simple: the water table is far too high. Homes along the Florida coast... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bruce4.articlealley.com/a-florida-basement-is-a-rare-thing-967136.html 05th July 2009 Hurricanes and Water Damage Hurricanes and Water Damage June 1st ushered in the beginning of yet another hurricane season. As the storms begin brewing in the warm Atlantic waters, nervous homeowners are wondering, "Will a hurricane damage my home this time around?" Perhaps. Espec... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markdecherd.articlealley.com/hurricanes-and-water-damage-933504.html 12th June 2009 Homeowner’s Insurance Puzzles: Is This Covered? To say that homeowner's insurance is confusing is an understatement. Take water damage claims for instance. If you leave the faucet on and the sink overflows, your insurance company may very well pick up the tab! Yet, if a storm surge inundates your hom... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markdecherd.articlealley.com/homeowners-insurance-puzzles-is-this-covered-929010.html 12th June 2009 The deadly threats from a hurricane A hurricane's deadly forces Hurricanes have an arsenal of effects that can destroy property and cause loss of life. The combination of wind and water can have devastating impacts on man and nature. Learn what these deadly features can do and how to surv... http://www.articlealley.com/http://richjohnson.articlealley.com/the-deadly-threats-from-a-hurricane-901459.html 18th May 2009 Hurricane preparedness – before hurricane season starts How to prepare well before a hurricane hits Most people do not think of preparing for a hurricane until the threat is imminent. Preseason hurricane preparedness focuses on tasks that one would usually not have the time to complete once a hurricane is... http://www.articlealley.com/http://richjohnson.articlealley.com/hurricane-preparedness--before-hurricane-season-starts-891101.html 14th May 2009 Preparing for another Ike: Insurance and Safety Tips One of the best steps that you can take to be prepared for a hurricane is to have a written hurricane plan of exactly what to do in the event that the threat of a hurricane is imminent. For hurricanes the proportion of Ike, insurance information, emergenc... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brucepeters.articlealley.com/preparing-for-another-ike-insurance-and-safety-tips-785365.html 16th February 2009 Flood and Wind: Preparing your policy and finding an denied insurance claim lawyer Prior to the Hurricane Season it is important to review your homeowners insurance policy to determine if it covers hurricane losses, or if you need a separate hurricane or windstorm policy.This is a vital part of hurricane preparation that many people do ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brucepeters.articlealley.com/flood-and-wind-preparing-your-policy-and-finding-an-denied-insurance-claim-lawyer-785362.html 16th February 2009 Hurricanes and Global Warming Copyright (c) 2009 Simon Rosser This article describes what hurricanes are, and how they form, and their relevance to global warming. Hurricane and typhoon are names given to a strong tropical cyclone. A 'tropical cyclone' is a generic term for a low-p... http://www.articlealley.com/http://srosser.articlealley.com/hurricanes-and-global-warming-783126.html 12th February 2009 It’s about the Future............Yours! We are all concerned with the possibility of further public health emergencies arising in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and floods. Though some feel that it is impossible to be prepared for unexpected events, the truth is t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://aidkit.articlealley.com/its-about-the-futureyours-751028.html 12th January 2009 Mold Inspection & Removal Basics Due to the recent bad weather and storm surge related to Hurricane Ike, Galveston mold removal services have become one of the most in-demand needs in the area. Unfortunately, those impacted by storm related damage are increasingly prone to further victim... http://www.articlealley.com/http://eliz.articlealley.com/mold-inspection--removal-basics-669537.html 21st October 2008 Galveston Residents Becoming Victims All Over Again When you think of flood damage, Galveston rarely comes to mind but perhaps it should have; after all, Galveston was the site of one of the most devastating storms in the history of this nation. Sadly, history has a way of repeating itself as the residents... http://www.articlealley.com/http://eliz.articlealley.com/galveston-residents-becoming-victims-all-over-again-661100.html 10th October 2008 What Leads People to Risk their Lives for Strangers? Only weeks ago, we again saw a community living on a barrier island suffer the misfortune of wind, waves and storm surge, wiping clean a portion of that narrow strip of land known as Galveston Island in Texas. The upside of this recent event is the respon... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/what-leads-people-to-risk-their-lives-for-strangers-659252.html 07th October 2008 Hurricane Preparedness the Baja Hurricane Season. Past History has demonstrated time and time again that a lack of awareness and preparedness are common occurrences among all major hurricane disasters. Preparing for hurricane; you can be less vulnerability by knowing what actions you should take for y... http://www.articlealley.com/http://anitamckenzie.articlealley.com/hurricane-preparedness-the-baja-hurricane-season-657441.html 06th October 2008 How to Protect a Home From a Hurricane In recent years homeowners have been subjected to increased risk from flood and water damage as Mother Nature continues an active storm cycle and insurance companies reduce flood coverage. Learn how to protect your home from hurricane damage with these qu... http://www.articlealley.com/http://eliz.articlealley.com/how-to-protect-a-home-from-a-hurricane-654701.html 02nd October 2008 Insurance and Water Damage Claims Water damage in the home is often covered by homeowners insurance. For example, insurance may cover your losses due to a burst pipe or leaking appliance. However, if your home is flooded because a nearby river overflowed its banks, you're on your own (unl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markdecherd.articlealley.com/insurance-and-water-damage-claims-601882.html 17th August 2008 How to Legally Prepare for Natural Disasters Natural disasters have caused havoc in more than ten states in recent weeks. Tornadoes swept across Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina causing damage and loss of life. Twisters were also r... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/how-to-legally-prepare-for-natural-disasters-562081.html 24th June 2008 Cyclone Nargis - A Tsunami Scale Disaster? Nargis formed into a tropical cyclone on April 27, 2008, in the central Bay of Bengal about 360 miles off of the southeast coast of India. Cyclone Nargis was, when it made landfall around the mouth of the Ayeyawaddy (Irrawaddy) river, about 220 kilometres... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markcb.articlealley.com/cyclone-nargis--a-tsunami-scale-disaster-538722.html 15th May 2008 Keeping Water Out of Your Used Cars – (Part One) Water can be any car's worst and stealthiest enemy. Whether you have a new or used car, water is one of those things most car owners ignore and take for granted, thinking it's just water, what harm could it possibly give. They may say that their cars ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://fullhouse2.articlealley.com/keeping-water-out-of-your-used-cars--part-one-463358.html 29th January 2008 Thinking Strategically Is Necessary The city of New Orleans is encompassed by water-Lake Pontchartrain, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. The city sits an average of six feet below sea level and the city's security has always been guarded by one of the world's most complex lev... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ioventures.articlealley.com/thinking-strategically-is-necessary-203414.html 20th August 2007 Mississippi Reconstruction and Your Business The capital and largest city in Mississippi is Jackson, which has a metropolitan area population of over 500,000. It is located on the Pearl River. Jackson is the home of machinery and other manufacturing plants, as well as food processing. It is ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/mississippi-reconstruction-and-your-business-173134.html 15th June 2007 Hurricane Lane Hits Mexico As Dangerous Category 3 Hurricane Copyright 2006 David Maillie Hurricane Lane and its eye have just come ashore in rural Mexico. According to NOAH and the National Weather Service, it is still a destructive category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of over 125 mph. Warnings of 6 to 1... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidmaillie.articlealley.com/hurricane-lane-hits-mexico-as-dangerous-category-3-hurricane-104576.html 17th November 2006 New Orleans Hurricane Shelters New Orleans is a changed city after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in the 2005 Hurricane season. As we all watched with horror as the flooding destroyed the city and killed indiscriminately the city became an example of the power of nature's fury. As w... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brianjohansson.articlealley.com/new-orleans-hurricane-shelters-56309.html 24th May 2006 Disaster Planning for the Hurricane Season - Pure Water for Natural Disasters The hurricane season will be upon us shortly and it is wise to begin preparations for all consequences associated with these catastrophic events. Timely and proper planning will avoid much of the stress resulting from hurricane damage and may well avoid i... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jonstout.articlealley.com/disaster-planning-for-the-hurricane-season--pure-water-for-natural-disasters-53500.html 15th May 2006 Hurricane Insurance After the events surrounding hurricane Katrina in the 2005 hurricane season many people in coastal areas are asking themselves if they need to purchase hurricane insurance. If you are asking yourself this question, you probably do. There actually isn't an... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidstone.articlealley.com/hurricane-insurance-47364.html 25th April 2006 What is a Storm Surge Storm Surge is a phenomenon that occurs most often when a tropical cyclone, either a tropical storm or a hurricane pushes water onshore. The winds associated with these types of storms are remarkably fast and as they rush across the surface of the water t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidstone.articlealley.com/what-is-a-storm-surge-46045.html 21st April 2006 Five Most Deadly Hurricane Locations Five most deadly hurricane locations 1. Texas (Galveston) Year 1900, Category 4, Death Toll 8000 On September 8, 1900 this category 4 hurricane slammed into Galveston, Texas and caused more deaths than any storm in American history. Waves 15 feet ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidstone.articlealley.com/five-most-deadly-hurricane-locations-45419.html 20th April 2006 The Five Most Costly Hurricanes Five most costly hurricanes 1. Hurricane Katrina (LA, MI, AL) 2005 Category 5, Estaimated Damage $76,000,000,000 One of the deadliest and the most costly storms in American history occurred during the 2005 hurricane season. This Category 5 storm ca... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidstone.articlealley.com/the-five-most-costly-hurricanes-45232.html 20th April 2006