Scholarly material based on flooding in Diego Martin‚ specifically‚ and the preparedness levels of its residents proved to be very difficult to obtain. However‚ as major flooding events have occurred within the past five years it is expected that research is still being conducted on the area. In Beard’s (2012) article it is noted that the greater area of Port-of-Spain‚ which includes Diego Martin‚ is prone to flooding due to sedimentation and development of the area. Flooding may occur after a prolonged
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Hurricanes and tornados are very different‚ yet also alike. In this essay I’ll be comparing the two to find which is more dangerous. A mobile‚ destructive vortex of violently rotating winds-the tornado‚ or a tropical cyclone with violent winds-the hurricane. Hurricanes and tornados are both made up of strong rotating winds. That’s just one of the things they have common. Both usually occur with violent storms and lot of rain. They also both form in circular patterns. Hurricanes and tornados are both categorized
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INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER 1.1 THE HISTORY OF DISASTERS IN INDIA Year 2005‚ say India should hang her head in shame. With the Bengal famine‚ Orissa Super Cyclone‚ Latur earthquake‚ Bhopal chemical disaster‚ Andhra cyclone‚ Gujarat earthquake‚ recurring floods‚ Mumbai 2008 bomb blasts and many other disasters there is no foyer in the world with space large enough to exhibit the collective pain on the face of India. India has ranked at the top or near top in almost all type of disasters with number
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Module 1 Activity 1.1: 1. Develop for yourself a working definition of disasters from a community perspective. According to the Disaster Management Act 2003‚ A disaster is a serious disruption in a community‚ caused by the impact of an event that requires a significant coordinated response by the State and other entities to help the community recover from the disruption. Serious disruption means— (a) loss of human life‚ or illness or injury to humans; or (b) widespread or severe property
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Poli 423 Final Paper 1992 Presidential Elections Dr. Straus Ravinder S. Arneja The outcome of the 1992 presidential elections was surprising for multiple reasons. First‚ at the beginning of the year‚ President George H.W. Bush was the incumbent President and he enjoyed high approval ratings following operation Desert Storm ("Presidential Approval for President Bush (G.H.W.)"‚ n.d.). Consequently‚ this meant that the more “serious” Democratic presidential contenders bowed out
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The Tornado It was July 22‚ 1983‚ and a nice and sunny day until 5:00pm. Duke‚ Mary‚ and I were staying after school for guitar practice. We were in Mr. Jones classroom when the wind started blowing really hard. Then the police man came in and yelled‚ "There is a tornado get the kids in the gym now!" So‚ we went in the gym. "I’m scared‚" Joy said. "Me too‚" said Duke‚ who sounded very scared. "This is my first time being in school when there was a tornado‚" explained Mary
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1. Question : Which female auteur is best known for staking out traditionally male territory in her films Sophia Coppola CORRECT Kathryn Bigelow Nora Ephron 2. Question : Which quality most distinguishes the musical as a genre in its own right? Student Answer: CORRECT Its songs are part of the action Its songs accompany the action It contains only songs and no score Its dialogue is primarily sung 3. Question : According to
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San Disaster Plan and of Emergency Services FamilyDiego County Office Personal Survival Guide Family Disaster Plan and Personal Survival Guide Family Disaster Plan and Personal Survival Guide I. PREPARATION Family Meetings At least once a year‚ have a meeting with your family to discuss and update your disaster plan. Determine what additional training‚ equipment‚ and supplies are needed to meet your family’s needs. Don’t forget to practice! Occasional drills can improve reaction time
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Students‚ As you know‚ the Campus Placements Activities have already begun at our Institute. In this connection‚ I would like to share an article (PFB) by Mr. Prashant Yadav‚ CEO‚ Bodhisutra.com‚ and an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad about PREPARATION FOR CAMPUS PLACEMENTS. Campus placements: 10 preparation mantras A great first job can go a long way in paving the road for a rewarding career. That’s why campus placements occupy a student’s mind right from the
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Unit 4: Marketing Plan – Developing Strong Brands 3.0 Marketing Strategy 3.5 Positioning This product was designed to help give our consumers the boost of energy they need without the heavy weighed down feeling an energy drink gives. We feel our customers will find it more convenient to chew a piece of gum to increase their energy than to drink something carbonated and full of sugar. What set us apart from our competition are our ingredients. Other energy gums rely on heavily on caffeine
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