This is a sample of my Hurricane Wilma storm chase video. The footage was taken during the peak of the storm on the Southwest Florida coast in Belle Meade, near Marco Island. Peak winds occur after the lull, associated with the passage of the storm’s eye, and are near 100mph with gusts to 120mph.
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In recent years homeowners have been subjected to increased risk from flood and water damage as Mother Nature continues an active storm cycle and insurance companies reduce flood coverage. Learn how to protect your home from hurricane damage with these quick tips:
1. Check your insurance policy. The first step is to make sure you have coverage and understand any exclusions or limitations. For example, water damage due to high winds is very different than water damage due to storm surge or regular flooding. It’s also a good idea to plan early; once a storm is named, most insurance policies forbid writing new policies. Those who wait until the last minute often find themselves without coverage.
2. Implement an immediate plan of action. If you experience water related damage due to a flood or hurricane it is important to act fast. Mold and mildew can begin growing in as little as 24 to 48 hours. Always make sure the electricity to the home is turned off at the breaker box before doing anything. Once you are confident your personal safety is taken care of then it is time to go into action. Eliminate contaminated furniture, remove excess water and contact a company that is certified to deal with insurance claims for water restoration and renovation services. Commonly encountered problems include:
· Properly performed repairs to wood floors, drywall, cabinets, underlayment and other building materials.
· Proper cleaning of water damaged furniture, drapes, carpeting and even insulation or other materials in the home.
· Proper disinfecting of air vents and elimination of bacteria, mold, mildew and other contaminates.
3. Keep copies of everything! Make copies of your insurance policy, contact phone numbers, photographs of belongings and other essential documents on hand or in a safe deposit box. Remember, you may need to leave on short notice so keep it in a convenient location. If you have storm related damage, contact the insurance company as soon as possible to begin scheduling cleaning and remediation services.
4. Don’t underestimate storms. During any crisis there are those who simply don’t believe it will “be that bad” and others who are in denial. Chances are when you think of flood damage Houston doesn’t come to mind…but recent media coverage has shown the tremendous amount of water damage Houston residents are now dealing with. Obviously it can and does happen anywhere – even Houston Texas. Listen to the media coverage and take appropriate action before the storm strikes to preserve the health of your family and pets first then deal with insurance claims and cleaning later by calling a company like Kiwi Services who is able to handle all your cleaning, extraction and restoration services with just one call.
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Hurricane Gustav Cleanup Begins
The nation has learned a great deal since Hurricane Katrina set her sights on the City of New Orleans. A second monster, Hurricane Gustav, put the Gulf Coast on alert just three short years later. With the lessons learned still lingering, a mass exodus took place. This time, there would be no Super Dome or lackluster response.
While the people, government, and disaster relief agencies have become better prepared for dealing with massive hurricanes, there’s no controlling Mother Nature. Whether it’s Hurricane Gustav or a future, yet-to-be-named hurricane, the Gulf Coast will continue to suffer the onslaught. High winds, huge storm surges, and torrential rains will flood coastal communities. Levees and sandbags may minimize flooding – if they are in place and don’t fail – but flooding is inevitable.
When hurricanes churn over the warm Gulf Coast waters, a huge bulge of water forms. This massive bulge ultimately becomes the “surge” that swamps the low lying coastal communities. In an attempt to hold back the surge, systems of levees have been built (and rebuilt) over the years. Sometimes these manmade structures do their job admirably; other times, they aren’t strong enough or high enough to provide adequate protection. Whether the water laps over the top or comes bursting through in a massive wave, hurricane flooding poses a significant risk to life and property.
Hurricane Gustav bore down on the Gulf Coast, making landfall in Cocodrie, Louisiana on Monday, September 01, 2008. The Category 2, which at one point had been rated at a Category 4, storm drove the masses out of its path with nearly 2 million residents fleeing the coast days in advance. While Gustav swamped numerous communities, topped a few levees, and is blamed for several deaths in the Gulf states (plus dozens more in the Caribbean), this so-called “Mother of all Storms” paled in comparison to Hurricane Katrina.
Though not nearly as devastating, Gustav left a trail of death and destruction in its wake. When residents return to their residences in the coming days, more than a few will return to flooded homes. According to CNN.com, data from FEMA and the National Institute of Building Sciences indicate probable property damage losses of $29.4 billion. To make matters worse, another Hurricane, Hanna, is on Gustav’s heels with Tropical Storm Ike quickly developing in the Atlantic. While time will tell which direction Hanna and Ike take, another Gulf Coast hit could do further damage.
The Gulf of Mexico offers deep, warm waters that have become proven breeding grounds for major hurricanes. As storm systems move over the waters, they feed off of these warm waters intensifying their fury. In Hurricane Gustav’s case, the conditions were ripe: water temperatures of 85 degrees, high humidity, and calm high-level winds. A high pressure system funneled Gustav’s waste air upwards and pushed the hurricane toward Louisiana, all the while building strength and pulling the sea into the enormous mound that would later become the hurricane’s surge. With several months of hurricane season remaining, it’s not a stretch of the imagination to see a second or third hurricane set its sights on the Gulf Coast.
Whether residents return to a home wiped out from a levee that burst its capacity or a house with a ripped-off roof or broken windows, widespread flooding can be expected. Property owners have a huge job ahead: securing their homes, diverting the water, mopping up, decontamination, drying everything out, household and structural repair, replacing damaged goods, and preventing mold. Since Hurricane Katrina, not only have emergency responders and government agencies learned a few key emergency management techniques, so too have contractors, cleanup crews, and water extractors. Time is of the essence and prompt action is a must. With more storms on the way, securing structures and drying is essential for preventing further water damage.
Residents of the city of New Orleans sighed a collective breath of relief as their worst fears surrounding Hurricane Gustav failed to come true. However, damage and destruction are evident and the cleanup is just beginning.
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Alice Cooper - Hurricane Years from Hey Stoopid lyrics: I got a ticket to to nowhere I got no respect for the law I got no use cause its all abuse Its the cutting edge of the saw Aint got no tiime for the future Aint got no time for the past Im running up a down escalator Im going nowhere fast Im hanging on like a spider Blowing in the wind This storms gonna tear a hole Right thru this web Im in Chorus Thunder lightning The wind outside is so damn frightening But its alright, all right Stand …
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University of Miami is represented in the collegiate football program by the Miami Hurricanes football team. Governed by the NCAA, the team is a part of the Atlantic Coast Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision conference. In the year 1926, the program started and since then it had the winningest program for the past quarter century. Currently, the home games are being played at Dolphin Stadium which is located in Miami Gardens, Florida. And presently, the team is coached by Randy Shannon, the sixth African-American head coach in Division I-A college football during the hiring.
Important Moments and Accomplishments
In the years 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 2001, were the moments the Hurricanes won their national championships. They have a total of five national championships and they also won the prestigious Heisman Trophy. The Heisman Trophy is rewarded yearly by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York City to the most outstanding player in collegiate football. Moreover the record for the home winning streak in NCAA history was owned by the Miami Hurricanes since they had the longest winning with 58 straight games which was held in Orange Bowl in the year 1985 of October 12. They also had a record of 38-0 shutout victory contrary to Cincinnati and on the year 1994 of September 24, it ended with 38-20 loss to over Washington
Furthermore, two of the longest winning streaks in NCAA Division I history was owned by Miami. Miami had 34 consecutive wins from the year 2000 to 2003 which often ties them to sixth place. On September 23, 2000 when the streak started, they had a 47-10 victory over West Virginia and by January 3, 2003 they ended the game with 31-24 double overtime loss over Ohio State in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl. And in addition, from October 27, 1990 to January 1, 1993, they won 29 in a row victorious game.
Quarterbacks in the current Roster
# Ht/ Wt Class
9 Marve, Robert Quarterback 6-1/210 RS FR Tampa, Fla./Plant HS
12 Harris, Jacory Quarterback 6-4/185 FR Miami, Fla./Northwestern
16 Smith, Cannon Quarterback 5-11/200 FR Memphis, Tenn./Olive Branch (Miss.)
17 Cook, Taylor Quarterback 6-7/225 FR Eagle Lake, Texas/Rice Consolidated
Perrelli, Matt Quarterback 6-3/248 JR Jupiter, Fla./Jupiter
Byrne, Jake Quarterback 6-4/214 SR Miami/Gulliver Prep
Miami Hurricanes College Football recent news
Last Oct. 27, 2008 Muscle Milk Student-Athletes of the Week for the ending period of Sunday, November 2 were selected. They were, Laron Byrd and Aldarius Johnson. And last saturday, November 1, Byrd attempted to score at 17-17 with just 55 seconds remaining in regulation at Virginia in a 26-yard touchdown reception from Jacory Harris, a freshman quarterback. And during the overtime, with a 9-yard touchdown Harris hit Johnson, who was his high school teammate at Miami Northwestern, and puts the Hurricanes with the final score up by 24-17. Due to the victory, it became the Hurricanes fourth straight win with a record of 6-3 overall and 3-2 in the ACC. And on the coming November 13, the Hurricanes will return to battle in opposition to Virginia Tech. With the game, it will give recognition to UM’s latest class to enter the Ring of Honor. This is one game you would not want to miss, hence buy your tickets now.
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