You must protect your roof because your roof protects your home and everything in it. Without a properly installed roof, you may lose your home and everything in it. The roof is also a big expense when it comes to repairs and roof leaks can happen quickly and grow over time. When a roof leaks, it could be due to the shingles not repaired properly or have aged too much and become brittle and break off during wind storms and harsh downpours allowing the water to go directly onto the structure of the
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Hurricane Irma could have been the first hurricane I would have experienced, It wasn't. On Wednesday September 6, schools where closed on Thursday and Friday due to hurricane Irma. This wasn't the first time a hurricane was approaching Florida but it certainly was the first time since I had come to live here that there was a high chance of risk of it actually reaching and hitting Miami. My family was in chaos, plans for reservations at hotels, booking tickets to go back to my country, worrying if
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In disasters there are different newspapers and articles. Some are online while others are found in stores. Different articles for certain subjects can have the same quotes, pictures, or even graphs. Some articles you find online that a user made can be untrue or with false facts. It's a higher chance to find plagiarism and opinions in articles that you search for online from a random person. In the newspaper you may find very little opinions and false claims because it's a company made by reliable
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The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 Case Studies John Williams Columbia Southern University May 18, 2013 The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 Case Studies This case study converses about one of the most historically known natural disasters that has ever occurred within the 50 United States in the 1900. The hurricane that started out as a tropical storm was one of the most deadly events that have ever taken place during that time. As everyone prepared for the common tropical storm they did not realize
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INCIDENT 1: HR after a Disaster 1. Which external environment factor(s) did Hurricane Rita affect? Discuss. Certainly the primary external environment factor was unanticipated events. Hurricane Rita could not have been foreseen although disaster planning could overcome many of the problems. Several external environmental factors resulted from the hurricane. The labor market experienced considerable change. Remember that restaurants were having difficulty in hiring experienced workers and many
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should be taken by IS administration? Case Scenario 2 (Natural Disaster): Living on the Gulf Coast is a benefit that many residents of this small Southern town enjoy, however, natural disasters are a concern. The town has just been struck by a hurricane and the entire basement of your operation is flooded by the storm surge. Patient files were destroyed or washed away with the receding water. What actions do you take when patients ask for their health records? What processes did you have in place
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Planning Before Teaching The community health nurse would first need to assess the area. Learn what areas are at the highest risk for hurricanes and what areas are closest to the many military bases. The nurse would need to become familiar with the area’s current evacuation plan and safe-zone areas. The nurse would need to learn about the warning alerts that may be used in the area and the emergency numbers or radio stations that provide updated information. The nurse would need to prepare information
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Today is July 14th. It has been really sunny and hot since I arrived a week ago. I am in Mexico for another month. I hope that this nice weather will last until the end of my trip. On this photo that I send you I am with Rodrigez. He is my supervisor here. He is the one who taught me how to build the “abrigo” like he would says. Since I arrived we built three shelter for the ones who lost their homes after the terrible storm. It ravager all the south of Mexico. From what I heard it was the biggest
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having humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The Red Cross responds to approximately to 70,000 disasters in the United States every year, ranging from house fires that affect a family to hurricanes that affects tens to thousands, to earthquakes that can impact millions. The Red Cross provides shelter, food, health, and mental health services to help families and communities to get back on their feet. Communication is important process for
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different disasters? Would rescue efforts differ as well? 5. What predictions are being made for how climate change will impact either the frequency or intensity of future natural disasters in your area? (Hint: Refer to the extreme weather and hurricane resources provided above to find information to support your ideas.) Hello Class and Professor, The agency that I work for is part of the community disaster coalition as well as the county's emergency operations center. What happens is that
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