• Because of its unique geography, the United States is particularly vulnerable to nearly every kind of natural disaster: tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, blizzards, and more. (loe.org)
  • Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires can cause incalculable damage in all the expected ways. (mesothelioma.app)
  • We are also prone to hurricanes, wildfires, and blizzards. (loe.org)
  • Swift Water Removal and Cleanup from SERVPRO is Just a Phone Call Away! (servprofortlee.com)
  • There are indications that the Bush Administration is preparing to enact far-reaching emergency procedures in response to Hurricane Rita, which could potentially lead the country into a situation of Martial Law. (freeearthalliance.org)
  • This guide will help to keep those involved in cleanups from potentially deadly exposure. (mesothelioma.app)
  • If you find that your Iredell County property experiences water damage , the most effective solution is to hire a water damage restoration company to begin the cleanup, repair, and restoration process. (servproiredellcounty.com)
  • The devastation of Hurricane Katrina has created a vast toxic soup that stretches across south-eastern Louisiana and Mississippi, and portends the arrival of an environmental disaster to rival the awe-inspiring destruction of property and human life over the past week. (twoday.net)
  • However, when these and other natural disasters damage materials which contain asbestos, emergency responders and area residents can be at risk of exposure. (mesothelioma.app)
  • I can't help but wonder why it took the EPA so long to demand that BP adopt non-toxic methods of cleanup known to work instead? (candobetter.net)
  • Should a strong tropical hurricane hit the gulf with over tens of millions of gallons of Corexit 9500 sitting on top of, or near the gulf surface, the resulting 'toxic rain' falling upon the North American continent could cause dire health effects. (candobetter.net)
  • Greater exposure to these toxic minerals increases the risk of asbestos-related diseases like asbestosis and deadly mesothelioma. (mesothelioma.app)
  • The invasive seaweed causes closures, lost tourism dollars, and requires ongoing cleanup throughout the summer months when Sargassum is flourishing. (geiworks.com)
  • The ninth tropical storm, fifth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, Ike developed from a tropical wave west of Cape Verde on September 1 and strengthened to a peak intensity as a Category 4 hurricane over the open waters of the central Atlantic on September 4 as it tracked westward. (wikipedia.org)
  • The hurricane weakened prior to continuing into the Gulf of Mexico, but increased its intensity by the time of its final landfall in Galveston, Texas, on September 13 before becoming an extratropical storm on September 14. (wikipedia.org)
  • At 06:00 UTC on September 4, Ike peaked with maximum sustained winds of 145 miles per hour (233 kilometers per hour) and a minimum barometric pressure of 935 millibars (27.6 inches of mercury), making the storm a Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, this track also brought the storm into an area of strong wind shear, causing the storm to become asymmetric in structure late on September 4 and weaken, briefly dropping below major hurricane status on September 6 while 150 miles (240 km) east of Grand Turk Island. (wikipedia.org)
  • The power utility mentioned it will have more than 1,000 individuals dedicated to storm response. (wikidot.com)
  • Class 3 - When storm water damage has come from floors above to lower levels of the house by passing through structural assemblies like the ceiling and insulation , you have the chance of material collapse with a dire need for cleanup and drying. (servprofortlee.com)
  • Hurricane victims who wanted water had some difficulty finding it at a relief station in Clewiston Friday. (freeearthalliance.org)
  • This action is necessary to prevent maritime traffic from interfering with spilled oil recovery operations, removal of sunken recreational vessels, debris, and cargo containers, and to ensure the safety of the response crews on scene. (nacocharters.org)
  • The governor's comments reference Hurricane Sandy, which struck the Atlantic coast in October 2012. (wikidot.com)
  • UNICEF is scaling up its emergency response inside the country while also racing to meet the urgent needs of vulnerable children and families on the move as they stream into neighboring countries. (wearebroadcasters.com)
  • Emergency responders, cleanup volunteers, and those in and around the area during the disaster are at an increased risk due to the disturbed fibers more likely to be exposed in the early stages of a post-disaster scene. (mesothelioma.app)
  • On Grand Cayman, the Department of Environment asks to be consulted before any cleanup attempt, and have forbidden the use of heavy machinery without written consent. (geiworks.com)
  • Therefore, most cleanup efforts require extra caution and intense manual labor and painstaking raking. (geiworks.com)
  • In a season that has included three Category 5 hurricanes for the first time on record in the Atlantic Basin, scientists are beginning to wonder if their rating system is adequate, LiveScience has learned. (freeearthalliance.org)
  • At the time, the hurricane was the second-costliest in United States history. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our crews were out the entire time, keeping the water moving the best it can. (tx.us)
  • Property damage can cause homeowners to be at greater risk, especially during cleanup, making it imperative that proper precautions are used during this time. (mesothelioma.app)
  • Hurricane Season started yesterday, June 1, and a hurricane could snap any of the 31,000 miles of offshore oil pipelines lying across the seafloor down to 300' by whipping up underwater currents. (candobetter.net)
  • Ike's placement in an area with virtually no wind shear allowed for the hurricane to undergo explosive intensification despite unfavorable upper-level winds to its north, reaching major hurricane strength six hours after its designation as a hurricane. (wikipedia.org)
  • NOAA also predicted up to 14 hurricanes, of which between three to seven will be 'major' tempests, packing winds in excess of 110 mph. (candobetter.net)
  • In January, 2018, researchers detected an abnormal amount of Sargassum in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, predicting that 2018 would be a major year for Sargassum blooms. (geiworks.com)
  • In the Sargasso Sea, an area in the Atlantic Ocean covering 2 million square miles, massive floating rafts of Sargassum provide food and shelter for many species of fish, shrimp, turtle, and crabs-some of them endangered species. (geiworks.com)
  • Our professional crews are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. (servprosouthdaytonabeachportorange.com)
  • Did the Administration not see or care about the 2001 FEMA warning about the risk of a devastating hurricane hitting the people of New Orleans? (twoday.net)
  • The insidious nature of asbestos exposure is that, unlike overt and immediate dangers such as gas lines breaking and the risk of electric shock, asbestos fibers in the air are unseen and microscopic and, as such, may leave people unaware that they need protection from it and may not know for years to come of their exposure to it. (mesothelioma.app)
  • In What Ways is Asbestos a Danger During Post-Disaster Cleanup? (mesothelioma.app)
  • When planning for dealing with weather-related disasters, knowledge of safety precautions regarding asbestos exposure and cleanup can not only save lives, but prevent diminished quality of life and avoid adverse health conditions later on. (mesothelioma.app)
  • It was found in numerous components throughout the houses, and though generally safe undisturbed, disasters can break and tear into the fibers, thus making them airborne and a high risk for exposure and inhalation. (mesothelioma.app)
  • It isn't just in the aftermath - during the cleanup in the relative calm in the wake of a natural disaster - that asbestos can pose a risk. (mesothelioma.app)
  • Who May Be at Risk of Disaster-Related Exposure to Asbestos? (mesothelioma.app)
  • Workers dealing with repeated or prolonged cleanup where asbestos is present are at increased risk of exposure and long-term effects. (mesothelioma.app)
  • Flood water breached a levee again in the southern US city of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Fridayas some 20 evacuees were killed in a bus fire during the massive exodus in Texas ahead of Hurricane Rita's landfall. (freeearthalliance.org)
  • The origins of Hurricane Ike can be traced back to a well-defined tropical wave first identified by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) just within the western coast of Africa on August 28. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gasoline and crude oil rose for a second day as Hurricane Rita approached the Texas coast, threatening the nation's biggest concentration of refineries. (freeearthalliance.org)
  • Hurricane Rita has left a trail of destruction after pounding the US Gulf Coast with driving wind and rains. (freeearthalliance.org)
  • for about ten months now, Shane Barnard and I have been seeing each other as most of you know, I ve been friends with that whole Shane & Shane crew for about four years and he has always, always been a kindred spirit. (jesusfreakhideout.com)
  • The BCDC says the fungal infection can take several months to incubate after exposure. (nwcoastenergynews.com)
  • Exposure to airborne asbestos after a disaster for unprotected individuals can result in breathing in these fibers, the effects of which might take years and even decades to surface. (mesothelioma.app)
  • In preparation for Hurricane Idalia, City administration offices and facilities will be closed Wed., August 30. (lakewalesfl.gov)
  • Hurricane Ike (/aɪk/) was a powerful tropical cyclone that swept through portions of the Greater Antilles and Northern America in September 2008, wreaking havoc on infrastructure and agriculture, particularly in Cuba and Texas. (wikipedia.org)
  • Seafloor damage leading to mudslides and damaged pipes can result from hurricanes. (candobetter.net)
  • You need to communicate to the service providers with insights on the type and size of the damage, providing enough information so you can get the most appropriate response. (servpronorthmorriscounty.com)
  • On the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale, there is no Category 6. (freeearthalliance.org)
  • But Hurricane Wilma this week brushed up against where a 6 would be if the scale were logically extrapolated to include another category. (freeearthalliance.org)
  • BORENSTEIN: Well, you've got two oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific. (loe.org)
  • After the Panama Canal opened in 1914, shipping increased significantly between Atlantic and Pacific ports. (nwcoastenergynews.com)
  • Buried under the constantly updated reports of Hurricane Wilma, its increasing or decreasing strength and where it will make landfall, is the reality that the government already has developed technology enabling control and reduction of hurricanes. (freeearthalliance.org)