Storm drain

In the gothic novel Dracula there are many gothic motifs. Gothic motifs are images that show up in other gothic stories. For example, in most gothic stories there are stormy nights, full moons, spooky castles, wolves, bats, horses and carriages, cobwebs, etc. From Dracula, the four things that show up most in other stories are the spooky castle, the stormy nights, blood, and carriage rides. The first motif noticed in Dracula is the carriage ride in the evening. This shows up in other gothic…

how much a storm can grow it is possible somewhat. It is clear what the US needs to do in future to prevent damage and loss of life due to hurricanes; they need to concentrate on prevention. It is not possible to stop a hurricane but there are measures that can be taken to reduce damage and increase services so inhabitants can escape the impending danger of natural disasters. Disaster prevention includes modifying your home to strengthen it against storms so…

will ever know. Many lives took tolls before technology because we couldn’t sense anything like we do now. We can now see where storms will hit before they’re even a week old and we can announce the news so anybody in danger can seek shelter elsewhere out of the storm’s path. With the technology we have today, we could have prevented many people killed during the storm on Armistice Day. The loss of lives because of the blizzard that hit on Armistice Day back in 1940 could have been, in more ways…

I walked outside the hut and by the height of the sun I could tell that it was about six in the morning. It was time to get my brothers up and ready for a busy day of work and school. Ravi and Daruka were still passed out on their matts despite the sun shining directly on their innocent little faces and rightfully so. They had stayed up most of the night waiting for Mama and Baba to come home. “Ravi, Ruka, come on, wake up.” They didn’t budge. I said it a little bit louder this time, “Ruka,…

“The Storm” written by Kate Chopin is a controversial story about a brief love affair between past lovers, both whom are married to other people. The story’s plot can be overwhelming for sensitive readers as it touches personally on marital affair and sex. Like all stories, “The Storm” has a theme which can be interpreted differently by readers who closely analyze the story. For example, my initial reaction of the short story was that it was a story of deception; it was also hard to follow…

effects of tornadoes can be is by taking an optical look of one of the worst tornadoes in the United States history. On March 18, 1925, a tornado that started around 1 pm in Missouri took everyone by surprise because no one was expecting this big of a storm to hit and meteorologists did not even see it coming. This tornado soon became known as the “Tri-State Tornado” because it started in Missouri travelled to Illinois, then finally stopped in…

I love art. The rain harshly battered on the window that night, keeping me wide awake. As Mom was cooking downstairs, I ventured into her room in hopes of finding something to keep me occupied in the stormy night. Then I saw it. A “paintbrush” sitting on her desk and a blank “canvas” next to it, waiting to be claimed by a certain mini Picasso. I climbed onto a towering chair, grasped the brush with nimble fingers, then wobbled towards the canvas. After hard contemplation and a deep breath, I…

The eye of the storm can be understood as an allusion to the bed ridden Elizabeth Hunter, who is the still centre in the tempest of emotions she rouses in those around her: her nurses, children lawyer and friends. On a more obvious level, reference is being made to the calm at the centre of a typhoon. Both the Dutchman, whom Dorothy Hunter recognizes but fails to accept as possible spiritual guide and Elizabeth Hunter experiences such a moment of peace at the heart of the storm, If we consider…

earthquakes, flooding and storm damage. Disasters can happen with or without warning it. Bullhead City has prepared for a wide variety of disasters utilizing equipment, manpower and knowledge of those who work for the county and citizens. Bullhead City can request support from emergency functions from other local communities, state and private sector emergency support functions. Hazard mitigation measures include: • Mitigation standards, policies, programs are…

The restless storm roared through the icy dull sky. The emptiness of the night was soon filled with the sound of heavy raindrops, as they splattered fiercely on the pavement. It was slightly peculiar, as the rain never fell to this extent in the summer. I was making my way home from school in the city, with my clothes and blonde hair drenched. My last resort was a dilapidated barn I found refuge in –around ten kilometres away from my home the last of the paint chips from the old barn door…