Essays on tornadoes and the importance to be prepared

This could have been overcome if the leaders had taken initiative and be prepared for the situation.... There were gaps and failures witnessed in emergency preparedness systems in the prior tornadoes and still the June 1 tornadoes were no different (Smilowitz, 2011).... While severe weather cannot be prevented, there is much that can be done with respect to being prepared and taking action to safeguard the public.... Case Study – June 1, 2011 tornadoes – Failure of Leadership (Name) (Institution) (Professor) (Course) (Date) Case Study – June 1, 2011 tornadoes – Failure of Leadership tornadoes of June 1, 2011 resulted in excessive damage as it roared through central and western Massachusetts....

A hazard impacts negatively on the society, and therefore, it is important for a community to be prepared in order to respond and ensure recovery.... Therefore, it is very important for a community to have prepared in advance for disaster management; as a result, community response becomes successful.... Surprisingly, tornadoes strike fast with minimal or no warning.... 0) states that, advance weather predictions and awareness have reduced deaths and injuries associated with tornadoes in the United States; therefore, mitigation measures are the key tools in reducing risks of tornado impact....

Forecasting can help people to be prepared for the upcoming disaster, and here is an example that shows us forecasting can reduce the amount of people died.... The first reason that has been provided to indicate the importance of the government to forecast tornadoes is the fact the governments has the full responsibility to protect the lives of their citizens.... Even though it is not a perfect system, government should take the responsibility of forecasting tornadoes and alarming people....

Part of the Strategy is the provision of a Controller and Evaluator Guide, an Evaluation Guide, a Master Scenario Event List (MSEL), and specific briefings for all those who are to be prepared for such emergency situations in Oklahoma City.... This Improvement Plan provides for such a Strategy and simulates its implementation following the Exercise Plan....

There are other organizations such as National Weather Service and National Severe Storm Laboratory that are also able to give predictions on matters about tornadoes and the precautions.... Additionally, the government also gave information to the public concerning the tornadoes and hence warned the public to prepare for them.... The National Weather Service took full responsibility for forecasting and warning the public about tornadoes and give strategies on defense mechanisms....

In this case, questions will be prepared before hand concerning the occurrence of tornados and their effects on buildings.... The questionnaires will be prepared both in soft and in hard copy.... The paper "tornadoes and Their Overall Effects like Damage and Even Collapsing of Buildings" is a perfect example of an environmental studies research proposal.... The paper "tornadoes and Their Overall Effects like Damage and Even Collapsing of Buildings" is a perfect example of an environmental studies research proposal....

Overall, the importance of activation and termination of emergency plan lies at the heart of emergency planning, because proper use of knowledge and communication can save a lot of money, and limit the extent of damage[Per06]. ... By devising a policy, it means that a generalized protocol is prepared that is aimed tackling emergency situations that may come unnoticed.... The geographical location of the University of Ashford exposes it to various natural threats like flooding, tornadoes, extensive rise in temperature and etc....

he most comon threat posed by nature to the students and personnels of Indiana University Bllomington are hurricane, tornadoes and blizzards because of their increased frequency and intensity in the Midwest which IUB is located each year that is caused by the climate change.... or IUB community to become prepared for any disastrous eventuality, a vulnerability analysis has to be made to determine where the IUB community is vulnerable to emergencies.... The dence of tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards and other forms of natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more deadly each year that it now poses as a potent threat both to the personnels and students of Indiana University Bloomington because it does not only disrupt the regularity of activity in the campus but can also be destructive to life and property....

n this piece, the following questions will be examined: How do we become prepared?... The paper "Basic Information about Hurricanes" states that Hurricane Irene struck the east coast on August 27, 2011, on the Outer Banks in North Carolina and treaded up the coast until reaching Vermont, leaving a trail of destruction in her wake than 150,000 without power....

The paper "Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Professionals" highlights that natural disasters such as wildfire, volcano eruptions, hurricanes, landslides, tornadoes, and tsunamis among others can lead to total destruction of properties on one end.... Just as in the case of other natural disasters, tornadoes break power lines, electrical systems, and gas lines and can cause huge explosions or electrocution.... With reference to American Medical Association (AMA), tornadoes cause injuries to the people living within the affected areas, which may result from an impact caused by a falling tornado....

Despite government warnings that people be prepared to survive on their own for three days after a catastrophe, polls found that a majority of Americans are no better prepared for a disaster than they were before Katrina.... n spite of the horrific experiences, the public has yet to realize the importance of making and owning an individual hurricane evacuation plan.... here were at least 36 confirmed tornadoes associated with Hurricane Katrina, with 11 tornadoes in Mississippi, 4 tornadoes in Alabama, 15 tornadoes in Georgia, 1 tornado in Virginia, and 5 tornadoes in Pennsylvania....

Additionally, this essay considers the importance of public awareness and community engagement in disaster management, as well as the need for interagency coordination.... By following these steps, individuals and families can be better prepared for a natural disaster and mitigate the damage they may cause.... It looks at some of the most common types of natural disasters and how they affect individuals and communities, including floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and tornadoes....

The city of Abu Dhabi seems well prepared than other cities such as Dubai as far as disaster preparedness is concerned (Liu et al 2017).... This paper ''Early Warning System'' tells that The literature on early warning systems and forecasting is wide given the divergence in the discipline....

be prepared when Disaster Strikes.... The role of the meteorological department is of importance here because it points out how these natural hazards are going to be tackled and what efforts need to be made in order to make sure that the people living in close proximity of a natural hazard are dealt with, the sooner the better.... It has been seen that these tornadoes are very severe and rotate in columns of air which blow at quick speeds....

In emergency cases, you should not only be prepared to receive and treat a lot of victims, but you should also be aware of the fact that people involved in such actions could actually see you as enemies, and consequently, as possible targets.... Loss of data can be caused by human or machine failure; either way, this will have a major impact on your activities if it is not prevented, as it may lead to confusions, and, in some cases, even to court trials (if, for example, it is proven that the data was of great importance for a patient's treatment)....

This is good because the homeowners can also plan ahead whatever would have to be prepared by the time the products and service crews arrive.... Another competitor, Bennet Roofing (2013) gives importance to the presence and availability of its “experienced, professional staff” and the capability to “install and repair all types of residential and commercial roofing” aside from offering free inspection of roof damages.... Still another roofing contractor, CLC Roofing (2013) branded its products and services with the importance of integrity....

Preparing for a Hurricane While making preparations for a hurricane it is imperative to select and identify a safe area where the families could weather the strong storms, tornadoes and rainfall accompanying a hurricane (Mitchell 7).... Hurricanes are mostly accompanied by strong winds near the earth's surface, micro bursts, tornadoes, and thunderstorms....

An emergent disaster is an unplanned event and, therefore, it requires the response teams to be prepared at all times.... Alexander (2005) defined an emergency.... ... ... Response organisations do not arrive at the disaster scene at the same time.... However, each of these organisations has a role to play to help achieve the overall objective....

This article "Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Professionals" focuses on the importance for hospitals to revise their plans on how to cover additional varieties of disasters that have at the roadblock.... Tornadoes is another disasters that needs a hospital to be well prepared in any case it occurs.... Hence, everyone will have open minds and that when disaster strikes, they will be well prepared and will face it courageous and positively....

Based on the location of the county, the only significant potential for natural disasters is tornadoes.... The emergency warning system is very effective and consequently, there have been minimal fatalities from tornadoes.... The author of the present paper "Community Health Epidemiology - Teenage Pregnancy in Columbus, Georgia" will begin with the statement that community health is one of the central pillars of public health that entails taking care of all biotic elements in society....

"Principal Hazards in the United States" paper describes meteorological hazards(severe storms, tornadoes, and wildfires), hydrological hazards(floods, storm surges, and tsunamis), geophysical hazards(volcanic eruptions and earthquakes), and technological hazards (toxic chemical releases).... Meteorological hazards include severe storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires.... This includes unusual weather disturbances such as tornadoes or water spouts....

irst phase consists of a plan that has to be prepared.... There should be importance for critically backup systems.... Disaster may be declared after hurricane, flood, terrorist activities, tornadoes, earthquakes, or other events that can strike community....

Floods and tsunamis occur randomly and hence response teams should always be prepared. ... In this system of classification, natural disasters include tornadoes and hurricanes, earthquakes and landslides, tsunamis, storms and ocean tides, drought and famine, floods, volcanic eruptions, falling of objects from space and fires caused by the sun and lightning.... The idea about accidents happening by fortune is not feasible; accidents depend on how prepared the victims are to face their repercussions, whether they have protective mechanisms in position and the kind of care taken while people are in accident prone areas....

Not all floods are alike.... Some develop slowly while some others happen very quickly.... Flash flooding can happen in a matter of minutes with very little traces of rain activity.... They can impact.... ... ... Floods can carry large quantities of mud, debris, quantities of chemicals, gasoline, oil, and raw sewage, just depending what is in the path of the flowing water....

he primary principles of disaster management include prepared Community approach, comprehensive approach, integrated approach, Community Emergency Risk Management (CERM), and all hazards approach. ... Other ethical principles include freedom of expression, access to justice, compulsory evacuation of populations, emergency assistance for the most vulnerable persons, importance of rescue workers, and protection of civil and political right (Prieur, 2011). ...

This essay discusses the importance of local authorities having a prioritised place in the management of a crisis of disaster allows for a more locally relevant agency to create effective resources management for the needs created by the event.... Because local governments are in a position to be better set up than centralized government it does not mean that they are prepared for what can happen.... The suggestion in this paper is that local governments are in a better position to prepare for regional disasters and should become prepared in relationship with the foreseeable problems that might affect their local areas....

side from an evacuation plan, the local response team should likewise be prepared with the following plans: ... the importance of such advanced training for local residents fulfils several purposes, namely: (1) Ensure that all worker know what to do in case of an emergency; (2) Practice evacuation plans on a regular basis; and (3) Update plans and procedures based on lessons learned from exercises. ... The researcher states that there are a number of disaster preparedness plans that have been prepared by government entities such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as well as private entities such as the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association....

) Reconstruct the office building so that it is able to withstand certain magnitudes of earthquakes and make the building safe; this will make the company a generally safe place to work regardless of the likelihood of disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes. ... onsult engineers and architects on how the building can be reconstructed so as to be able to withstand earthquakes with higher magnitudes, floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes (Elizabeth 2008, 41)....

This is made obvious as the family finishes dinner and Amanda sends Laura out into the family room to prepare for the “flood, there must have been a tornado” of gentlemen callers prepared to spend the evening vying for Laura's attention.... An essay "Laura's Broken Heart: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams's" reports that the son is the younger of the children and the play opens with him working at a job he detests as a means of supporting his female relatives while dreaming of traveling and being a writer....

Name of Student: Title of Assignment: Instructor: Earthquake Dangers and Community Preparedness Introduction People and the environment continually suffer from the consequences of natural disasters which encompass volcanic activities, tsunamis, tornadoes and earthquakes - the focus of this paper - among others....

It should also be prepared for possible thunderstorms.... eing situated in a populated area, it is important to always be prepared for the major disasters that could be expected in the area.... Any equipment of critical importance to the safe performance of your job should be checked each time that it is to be used.... Hence, within the discussion that follows, it could be observed that personal hazard plans needs to be established to assure that the author would be well prepared in handling possible accidents that may occur....

While the National Guard was not prepared to adequately handle rowdy students, it was evident that correctional authorities in Attica, New York were not up to the task of calming the riot that took place in September of 1971.... Miami would move on to be among the best prepared law enforcement agencies in the nation regarding civil disorder, but the learning and readiness carne at the expense of some hard lessons (Porter, 1984).... Summary & Conclusion Of course, not all riots can be prevented, but it is the responsibility of police administrators to be ready for all sorts of unusual occurrences, such as, tornadoes, earthquakes, major fires, floods, airline crashes, hazardous materials incidents, and riots....

Companies should be prepared for total system failure.... Businesses, which have not realized the importance of change, are the ones which are going to face disasters and difficult situations.... Businesses, which have not realised the importance for change, are the ones which are going to face disasters and difficult situations.... To understand the importance of this profession, it is needed to understand how things work in this profession (Epstein, 2014)....

While the National Guard was not prepared to adequately handle rowdy students, it was evident that correctional authorities in Attica, New York were not up to the task of calming the riot that took place in September of 1971.... Miami would move on to be among the best prepared law enforcement agencies in the nation regarding civil disorder, but the learning and readiness carne at the expense of some hard lessons (Porter, 1984).... f course, not all riots can be prevented, but it is the responsibility of police administrators to be ready for all sorts of unusual occurrences, such as, tornadoes, earthquakes, major fires, floods, airline crashes, hazardous materials incidents, and riots....

II – The implication of being prepared ... he implication of being prepared: ... On the other hand, being prepared for the things that are not yet known is equally intelligent; this is because according to Dombrowsky, there is no assurance that the lessons of the past are appropriate and applicable to the future (Bartolomhew, N.... Being prepared in all the aspects of an emergency event means a lot.... All agencies must always be well prepared, well trained, and well equipped to respond in all areas of possible scenario like dangerous chemical leakage....

More also, natural calamities such as tornadoes and storms have contributed to poverty more especially in developing countries where the entire community depends on farm.... "Hunger in Portland Mission Centre and the Entire World" paper interconnects the world hunger and the case and establishing the relatedness that will culminate to established postulations about world hunger....

Lastly, the facility may be faced with the risks of violent storms such as tornadoes.... In the event of the tornadoes happening the organization may suffer a bigger loss of its facilities as well as the employees who carry the day to day operations of the organization. ... An example of the violent storms is the tornadoes.... tornadoes always result from the bad and huge storms.... The strongest tornadoes are cable of carrying and sweeping the whole estate leaving every place with water....

Therefore, the simulation was instrumental in impacting knowledge on various facts behind global warming; the mitigation measures towards climate change and the importance of cooperation to limit and mitigate the effects of climate change (McGrath, 2015).... Moreover, a challenge experienced in presenting my role's position is whether my role is financially and technically prepared to implement the commitments presented.... In turn, climate change causes effects like the Arctic and Antarctic ice loss, coral bleaching, extreme weather patterns like the tsunamis and the tornadoes (Texley, 2011)....

n addition, Roderico Ofrin (Ofrin 2006; 495) was also correct in emphasising the importance of having an overview scrutiny of the risks and hazards in the South East Asia Region, as well as disaster preparedness and response in countries in South East Asia (SEA) before and after the Tsunami of 26 December 2004 occurred.... An exchange of information between the Black Sea tsunami early warning system and the other nations' tsunami warning systems would help create a globalised tsunami watch tower that incorporates the importance of the synergy of the most effective tsunami early warnings on the basis of the operative data provided by the network of hydro meteorological and seismological observation stations (Dotsenko 2008; 288)....

The focus of the paper "the importance of Pearl Harbor" is on the significant historical event, namely, attack on Pearl Harbor that brought America into war.... the importance of Pearl Harbor Cannot be Over d America remained mired in the Great Depression through 1941.... had prepared for this fight, it could not effectively fight in both the Pacific and in Europe at the same time.... was not prepared to engage a full attack by the Japanese....

However, films are not prepared in a vacuum and thus provide insightful themes and features that are mostly replicas of the society's morals and principles.... This research paper "Film Analysis: The Wizard of Oz" articulates the classical film-the wizard of Oz with particular emphasis on the use of symbolism to pass its intended message....

The department strives to encourage the citizens to be prepared as opposed to living in constant fear of terrorist threats and attacks.... In the paper 'Department Of Homeland Security in the USA' the author discusses the Department of Homeland Security, which is a department of the federal government of the US....

They often buy highly-touted Meals Ready to Eat (MRE's), which were invented by the military for enduring storage of foods for survival conditions when food cannot be prepared or cooked.... It came to my attention that being prepared for any form of disaster can effectively help reduce the damage caused by the disaster.... n consideration of various disasters that have taken place across the globe, I have realised that scores of survivalists spend lots of money on prepared foods, which they rarely eat....

xamples of social media role in recovery process, are Haiti earthquake, Japan Tsunami, and Joplin tornadoes.... In the paper 'Role of Social Media before, during and after Emergencies' the author discusses the need for effective media in the wake of disasters which are often characterized by failure of traditional media....

The state communication personnel were adequately prepared to tackle Hurricane IKE.... In particular, FEMA and its partners were effectively prepared for this disaster (U.... prepared Dispatchers: The TERT response to Hurrikane ... It impacted torrential rainfall, huge flooding, wind damage, as well as tornadoes....

Natural disasters such as floods, tornados and earthquakes, and man-made disaster resulting from fires, chemical accidents, explosions and falling aircrafts and vehicles are prospective hazards that people have to be prepared to curb them.... The paper 'Classifications of Accidents and Catastrophes, Variables Leading to Accidents and Catastrophes' is a provoking example of an environmental studies essay....

In fact, the importance of the American Red Cross has been seen in many emergency and disaster incidence that have occurred in the United States in the recent past.... Additionally, the Red Cross is currently better prepared to confront any current and future challenges, thanks to McGovern effective leadership style.... Some of the disaster incidences where the Red Cross has provided effective response services include Hurricane Katrina, 9/11 terrorist attacks, Comair Flight 5191, the Kansan tornadoes, and the Florida tornadoes just to name but a few (American Red Cross, 2006)....

The paper "Kevin Robert's Poem The Fish Come in Dancing" highlights that the poem examines the act of bringing the fish in to prepare for eventual consumption was also effective in relaying an understanding the proximity that fishermen must share to the blood and guts and demise of the fish.... ... ...

This paper, Humanitarian Aid as a Strategic Response, stresses that the humanitarian characteristics of the people of Japan marveled media from all over the globe even though the management by various authorities as well as the government was a bit wanting.... .... ... ...

Besides, tornadoes are frequently associated with heavy thunderstorms.... Specifically, at 6:30 PM on 27 May 1896 the landfall of two tornadoes (rated F4) was made at St Louis and near the city (Gunn & Gunn, 2009, p.... Those tornadoes, which were a part of the overall outbreak on the territory of the United States , arrived in a simultaneous manner.... One of the tornadoes passed over St Louis and headed for southeast.... ov/oa/climate/severeweather/tornadoes....