Disasters

How many more natural disasters can California support?

The state is broke, deeply in debt and yet, It has more natural disasters then many other states.

What people need to remember is that California is supposed to burn. It’s part of the natural life cycle, especially in the chaparral country down in SoCal. Build your homes in the canyons, or in the high desert, and you will face fires. Use fire-resistant materials, maintain a defensible space, and use native, drought resistant, plants for your landscaping.

The Pretty Good Sports Show – The Pretty Good Sports Show – Disaster’s a Comin’ — The Pretty Good Sports Show

Matt and Adam, the duo that fought to hold Bobby Bonilla accountable, offer this hard-hitting investigation into how Mets’ fans should prepare for life after the All-Star break.
“The Pretty Good Sports Show” is on ESPNNewYork.com every Wednesday at noon, and on Twitter @PrettyGoodShow.

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Why were the Chile and China earthquakes broadcasted less than the one in Haiti?

its because the poverty level in Haiti, china is communist and doesn’t except our help, an chili has a good infrastructure, well its better than haiti

Disasters Change Lives Forever

In the year 2005, natural disasters killed over 25,000 people and caused $57.7 billion in damage worldwide. Besides the obvious, direct impact of natural disasters (such as a tornado destroying a house), there are usually many indirect effects. Although these effects may be less obvious, they are often times more costly and can add years on to the recovery time from a disaster. As people who live in communities that have been devastated by a natural hazard will often say, “there is no such thing as a complete recovery, disasters change people’s lives forever”.

Disaster Mitigation is the first link in the chain of disaster survival. Mitigation is the process of reducing the severity of the impact of natural hazards through planning. Each hazard requires a specific type of mitigation. In some cases, we can use engineering solutions. Earthquake-resistant construction and devices to hold objects in place such as earthquake straps could at least reduce the impact of a natural hazard. In other cases, the only form of mitigation that is guaranteed to be successful is to limit or not allow human activities where the hazard occurs, such as floodplains, volcanoes and high fire risk areas.

But unfortunately, in some cases such as Hurricane Katrina and the Asian Tsunami, the fact that there was little or no planning or mitigation took its toll on human life. These types of disasters have a profound impact on us all. Prediction of natural disasters has improved greatly but more work needs to be done. Protection against manmade disasters must continue in a logical, controlled and decisive manner.

The second link in the chain of disaster survival is personal preparation. Making plans for evacuation, having the correct survival supplies such as water and food that has a five-year shelf life, a flashlight that doesn’t need batteries and a radio to stay connected to the outside world, is essential to us all. It is suggested that each person have at least 72 hours of supplies. Statistically, the citizens of the United States are not prepared. Less then 40% of the population has a plan and even less have supplies. The list of items is overwhelming to some people and just knowing where to start can be a conundrum.

Disasters do come in all forms and change our lives. We have seen it first hand in recent years. Mitigation, preparation and prediction will decrease loss of life and property. Every one of us must participate in disaster preparation. Some people say “expect the unexpected” but in reality we must anticipate the expected and prepare.

Scott Kastner
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/disasters-change-lives-forever-83580.html

Vamos Todos.mpg

Vamos Todos was composed by Norberto ‘Noni’ Espinosa as a tribute to all the millions of people affected by the February 27th earthquakes in Chile. This song is performed by South Asutralian band Expresiones. Four of the members are Chileans who have family in Chile affected by this major event.
Expresiones would like to pay homage to all of those who lost their lives and the millions left homeless.
This single is available for purchase and all procedes will go towards helping re-build Chile. For more information and to support this cause join us on Facebook ‘Expresiones Musica’

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1465133852&ref=ts

This video clip was created by Jaime Eteban Espinosa from images collected throughout the internet.

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Survivorman – Surviving Urban Disasters Ep1 “Flood” Part 1/5

Les Stroud “Survivoman” shows you how to survive a flood if your in your house, office or car, explaining ways to treat food, health measures and safety.

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MAGNITUDE 5.0 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES OFF THE COAST OF AISEN, CHILE

M 5.0, off the coast of Aisen, Chile: Friday, July 9, 2010 22:57:25 UTCFriday, July 9, 2010 05:57:25 PM at epicenterDepth: 35.50 km

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Homeowners Insurance Guide

Homeowners insurance covers damages resulting from most kinds of natural calamities. If a third party lender finances a home, it becomes important to obtain homeowners insurance, in order to cover the building and the material possessions inside.

Homeowners insurance is a package policy: This means that homeowners insurance takes care of both, the damage caused to the home, and the legal responsibilities involved. Homeowners insurance can also be used to protect the homeowner against injuries or property damage caused to other people, by the owner or his/her family members. This includes injury caused by household pets.

Homeowners insurance covers damage caused by most disasters except floods, earthquakes, and the lack of maintenance. Individuals are required to buy separate policies to cover the losses incurred due to earthquakes and floods. Maintenance related damage is not covered by any insurance policy.

Types of Homeowners Insurance

Following are the four types of coverage included in the standard homeowners insurance policy: -

Coverage For The Structures

This policy pays for repairing or re-building the house if it gets damaged because of fire, hail, lightning, hurricane, damage caused by vehicle or aircraft, explosion, windstorm or other disasters, according to the formulation of the policy. Most of the standard policies also deal with structures that are not attached to the house, like the garage or a gazebo.

Coverage For Contents Of Home

This policy covers personal belongings such as furniture, clothes, electronic goods and other household items that get destroyed by any of the insured disasters. Most companies offer coverage of 50% to 70% of the amount insured for the building. For example, if a homeowner has $200,000 worth of insurance on building structure, then he/she would have $100,000 to $140,000 worth of coverage on the personal belongings. The best way to find out whether this coverage is adequate is to carry out a home inventory, which includes the original cost of each item.

Protection Against Liability

This covers against lawsuits for any physical injury or property damage that the homeowner, or his/her family members, or pets cause other people. This liability policy covers a homeowner anywhere in the world. For example, if a homeowner’s children, or dog, or any other pet accidentally damages the neighbor’s furniture, or expensive carpet, or any other property, the homeowner is covered by this policy. But the homeowner’s own property is not covered by this policy, if the children or pets damage it similarly. Liability coverage generally starts at $100,000.

Additional Living Expenses Under Conditions The Homeowner Is Not Able To Live In The Home:

This policy pays for the additional cost of living away from home if it gets damaged by fire, lightning, hail, smoke, theft, storm, volcanic eruption or any other insured disaster. It covers restaurant bills, hotel bills and additional living expenses incurred while the home is being repaired. Generally, companies provide coverage for about 20% of the insurance on the structure of the house.

For example, if a homeowner has insurance worth of $100,000 on the structure of his/her house, then the additional living expenses coverage in case of damage will be 20% of $100,000, which is $20,000. This policy also reimburses the rent amount if a part of the damaged house had been on rent.

For most people, a home involves a large investment. Insuring it against damage due to some unforeseen calamity can protect you from bearing the burden of such losses.

Joseph Kenny
http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/homeowners-insurance-guide-81597.html

Plastic Surgery Disaster(Jocelyn Wildenstein)

Plastic Surgery Disaster(Jocelyn Wildenstein)

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What are the natural disasters located in the tundra?

I need to find the natural disasters associated with the tundra, It really should be obvious for me, but its quite hard.

From what I understand, the permafrost is melting and releasing green house gases into the atmosphere causing more global warming.