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Being Ready To Face A Hurricane - Why Emergency Preparedness Is Vital
There is nothing anyone can do when nature decides to leash out its fury. There is no way to stop it so people should brace for the worse and seek shelter.
In order to minimize the loss of life, most towns and cities have created emergency plans. Sirens are placed in strategic locations to announce a major evacuation; the emergency broadcast system is in place in the event that power and electricity has been cut off as well as stockpiles of food, water and medicine.
Those who live in the coastal communities will usually be battered by hurricanes. This happens between the months of June until November in the Atlantic and from May to November in the northern Pacific Ocean.
When this is first spotted on radar, the forecaster will already inform the public about it. There is no need yet to panic here since the weather conditions may change in the next few hours but if there are no improvements, it is time to activate emergency procedures.
The hurricane may pack winds exceeding more than a 100 miles per hour that can make cars, pieces of metal or wood cause severe damage to the home. Households can board up the windows and doors of the house with hurricane shutters and plywood.
People will rush to the supermarket to stock up on food, water and other essentials. These include candles, batteries for the radio and the flashlight as well as fuel for the generator.
All of these things are necessary especially water to prevent dehydration so every possible container must be used including the bathtub.
The most important which must never be forgotten is a medical kit. This should have bandages and some antibiotics to be able to treat anyone who is ill or injured until the person can be brought out to a medical facility for better treatment.
Should the incoming hurricane be classified as a category 4 or 5, residents are advised to evacuate and seek higher ground. It will be a good idea to travel light so only a few pieces of clothing, food and water must be brought into the vehicle.
The citizens are also advised to drive slowly and avoid panicking since this could cause accidents on the road.
The hurricane will pass within a few hours. This is the only time that people will be able to go out or return to see how much damage was done.
It is only after assessing the damage that towns and cities can say whether the emergency preparedness procedures that were sent in place were effective or not. One indication that it works is if no casualties are reported. This is because a house or even a building can be repaired but the life of an individual can never be replaced.
The people who live in the household can rehearse the emergency preparedness plan to see if some improvements need to be made. This is because time is off the essence in order to be safe in this type of crisis.
Emergency preparedness is key to ensure the survival of everyone present. People who live through this annually know what to do but those who are moving into the community should learn fast to be able to survive the onslaught of the hurricane.
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What are some west coast railroads that went hand in hand with the Southern Pacific railway?
I'm building a train layout and have chosen southern pacific to be the main railroad. I know that SP pulled Burlington northern, southern, UP, and Santa Fe freight cars but I know that there are more road names that I just can't think of.
If you can think of any make a list please.
Thanks a lot.
There were lots of 'fallen flags' around during the SP era. I am glad to see you chose the 'rebel' colors of SP!
Some of my favorites are the 'Rock Island, MKT, MP, KCS, Frisco [SLSF], Cotton Belt [SSW], SPS, McCloud, ICG, Conrail, CSX [Chessie system], Sothern Railway, NS [NW depending on era], FEC, L&N.
I have an axe to grind with the UP so that's my problem, not yours.
Western Pacific, Rio Grande, Sante Fe, are a few more good roads.
Depending on which 'era' of the SP you favor, will dictate which freight is in your haul.
But like Andy said, doesn't matter 'where' in our nation, because we used to haul 'made in U.S.A.' all over the place, including the world.
Unfortunately, US business has embraced the almighty dollar rather than their nation and we haul 'made in China' now.
The SP has a rich history of innovative railroad developments.
The SP has a wonderful history of technological advances that some other railroads took advantage of at the expense of the SP. The SP is a wonderful railroad to embrace American Innovation and History. Especially through The Rocky Mountains during the Steam Era. Some big time snow removal equipment and snow sheds.
The 'Rock' and the SP tried dancing together [the 'Cotton Rock', and renumbering to accommodate a potential merger], the UP and the 'Rock' tried, but the UP favoring the suction method, the Sante Fe and the SP just about had it made, but the UP was vehemently opposed. The Rio Grande made refuge, but ultimately the suction of the UP overcame all resistance.
The SP is an excellent railroad to model. It is Quite diverse and rich in history.