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Graves County - Economic Development Strategic Plan

Strategic plan aims to attract quality jobs, encourage entrepreneurship, and foster economic growth in Graves County after a devastating tornado. It tackles funding challenges, strengthens existing industries, and promotes collaboration between the Area Training Center and local businesses. The plan

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Challenges in Wind Damage Assessment Scales

The European Severe Storms Laboratory and the International Fujita Scale have been pivotal in evaluating wind damage from tornado events. However, issues such as vague damage descriptions, lack of scientific backing for wind-damage relationships, and applicability to different regions have posed cha

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MRES Transmission Project Updates and Regulatory Overview

John Weber, Senior Transmission Engineer, presents key updates on MRES transmission projects, including the energization of the Lorain Substation and recent restoration efforts post-tornado strike at Elbow Lake Substation. The meeting agenda covers MRES member rate information, regulatory changes, a

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EF1 Tornado Strike in Central MA on July 26, 2018

A brief overview of the EF1 tornado that struck Central MA on July 26, 2018. The tornado touched down in Douglas before moving northeast to Upton, causing some property damage but no reported injuries. Meteorological factors such as a tropical environment, low-level jet, and approaching cold front c

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Understanding Fluid Dynamics and Bernoulli's Principle in Real-world Applications

Explore the fascinating world of fluid dynamics with a focus on Bernoulli's principle through real-life examples like air flow in wind tunnels, airplane wings, and even tornado behavior. Discover how changes in fluid velocity affect pressure and how streamlines provide insights into fluid flow behav

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Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Math Classroom

This document outlines key emergency procedures for a math classroom, including fire and tornado scenarios. It provides instructions for instructors, TAs, floor coordinators, and volunteers in handling emergencies and assisting individuals with disabilities. The importance of knowing exit routes, lo

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Future Technological Developments in Deep-Sea Fishing

Senior Mechanical Engineer Pablo Parra Henríquez discusses the ongoing testing and development of Catch Protection Devices (CPDs) for deep-water tornado trolling and deep-sea longline fishing. The focus is on understanding hydrodynamic forces, improving containment solutions, and preventing loss of

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Understanding Tornadoes: Nature's Violent Fury

Tornadoes, the smallest yet most violent storms, are swirling cones of wind and dust that can pick up debris like rocks, dust, glass, cars, and even cows. With wind gusts reaching up to 300 miles per hour, tornadoes cause widespread damage, splintering trees, damaging homes, and injuring or killing

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Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund Overview

The Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund has received a significant amount of support, with a total of 127,646 donations amounting to $51,953,085. The fund has disbursed funds to assist various individuals and programs, including funeral assistance, uninsured homeowners and renters, and insured

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Understanding Tornado Development and Prediction in Supercells

Tornados, including Supercell Tornados, are powerful rotating weather phenomena that can be predicted through various methods such as radar imagery and storm features. This article explores the development of tornados, focusing on how Supercell Tornados form from mesocyclones within supercell thunde

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Campus Resilience Tornado Tabletop Exercise - Overview and Briefing

This document serves as a baseline exercise briefing for higher education institutions to evaluate their emergency plans and procedures in the face of an EF3 tornado scenario. It provides a structured approach to assess preparedness, response, and recovery operations, aligned with the Campus Resilie

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Emergency Sheltering and Safety Tips for Disasters

Know what to do in an emergency - whether to evacuate or shelter in place. Practice tornado and fire safety plans with your family. Learn about storm shelters, sheltering guidelines for tornadoes and hurricanes, differences between tornadoes and hurricanes, and emergency evacuation shelters. Stay in

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