#multipurpose radios

[sequimelectronics]

#NOAA radios #emergency preparedness #cold snap #winter weather #radios #Sequim Electronics #Technical Pro #Sangean #Midland #winter storms #emergency radios #power bank #solar power #LED lights #Bluetooth speaker #music #charging devices #multipurpose radios #sequim #shoplocal

[benk625-blog]

Roughing it

"I bet terrans ain't so tuff without alla that fancy tech they got!" Yazz grumbled before tilting the filthy stein of beer down his gullet.

"Shows what you know" Snork snorted derisively. 

"Bah" Yazz waved "Under that power armor they're helpless." Shouts from the crowd and various handfuls of bar snacks are hurled at him. "Alright, some of them are scrappy. I'll give you that, but they all complain about the slightest inconvenience, right?" Various grunt and nods prompt him to continue. "Can you imagine what those crumbly little pastries would do without matter converters, scanners or teleporters? Curl up a die, that what!" Hearty laughs and cheers greet this point.

"You forget they are deathwolders." Snork sneered.

"We're all deathworlders in this pit ain't we boys?" More cheers. "Where's their hide? Their tusks? Their venom glands? In place of natural advantages they gots all in those clever machines of theirs. And, fair is fair, they have kicked all our collective asses out of civilized space. But if we were dropped in a no tech world with any of us they'd be the first to go."

"Codswallop." Snork snarled. "I’ve seen otherwise first hand. And, fair is fair, I thought much the same way you did in that situation. You sees, I was part of a mixed race mercenary company. Our tranpo got shot down and we made an unscheduled landing in the middle of a forest. Crashed, you might say.

“Half the boys were minced meat in the tin when all was said and done. Ol’ sarge survived out of a sheer need to keep reminding us what a bunch of sorry sacks of slime we all were. He starts barking about disaster kits and all the Terrys start grabbing backpacks and duffle bags.

“‘Snork!’ Snapped the sarge. ‘Where’s your gear?’ ‘Ain’t got none’ I sez ‘Fine. You get the dead men’s weight.’ So I ask my squad mate what the hell dead men’s weight is. The boys look at me and start going through this pile of belongings whose owners were now part of the great scrum in the stars. They tied together a couple of bags and slung them on my shoulders.

“I can’t make snouts or stingers of the stuff we’re all carrying. No high tech to speak of. The most advanced thing in the lot was a bunch of short wave radio transmitters they called tally-wallys or somefink like that. One thing in abundance was multipurpose hunks of metal. 

“Fellas, if you fink their high tech is tops, you should see what their low tech does. The same piece of metal has a cutting edge, sawing edge, prying tip, knuckle duster grip, screw head studs and wrenching slots.

“In a matter of hours they stripped the wreckage. They cobbled together an emergency beacon from bits of broken machinery and bits from the items in their packs. Hull plates became improvised shelters called skinny 2s. The next priority was of course, fire. Terry’s love fire. I can kind of see why now.

“Over the fire they criss-crossed metal struts from the ship. A big pot of water was placed on the grull and the humans started pulling out various paper pouches. After a bit of argument they decided which bags would be opened and put the others away. The contents of the selected bags were dumped into the simmering water and the bags were tossed to the flames.

“In less than an hour I was eating my first stew. Some of the humans had separated themselves from the rest and had tied strips of cloth over their eyes. Squadmates told me this was done to prepare for night watch duty. Others spent their time gathering all the packs into a net and hoisted the whole lot so that it hung suspended over a tree branch to protect it from local fauna.

“After falling asleep to ‘campfire songs’ I was woken up to a chilly pre-dawn glow. Night watch had scared away a pack of nasty-wasties. Two of them pursued the hunters deep into the unfamiliar forest. This led them to a stream of running water 3 kilos away. I had been assigned to join the foraging group.

“We made our way slowly to the water. Each forager carried several metal pots in both mitts. A few of the Terrys had compact books called field guides. Inside were extensive survey notes on edible flora on the moon’s surface. We gathered nuts, fruits and roots on our way to the water. First meal was by the water’s bank and consisted of a variety of food bars stored in the endless array of pockets human clothing has.

“We filled the empty pots with water. I was about to take a deep slurp kneeling in the mud. Sheila boxed my ear and advised me not to drink from the flowing water until it was properly treated. I followed this advice as only a fool would ignore a human’s warning. Using their hand tools, some small trees were fashioned into limbless trunks that were slung across shoulders. Big lunks like me got several water pots hanging from our sticks. The small fry mostly carried the food pots, but they did their best to be fair about who got whats. 

“The return trip took almost as long as the first leg as we were being careful not to spill the water. When we got back to camp, the Terry’s were obsessed with treating the water. I’d say a quarter of their gear was focused on cleaning water. Some had rolls of finely meshed fabric to filter out large particles, this was then filtered a second time through fabric the humans swore could capture microscopic impurities. Then it was boiled and had sanitizing tables dropped into it as it cooled. Some humans even had flavoring packets for the water as they did not like the taste of the sanitizer. 

“And so the days passed, foraging for food, gathering water, doing watch shifts and trying to amuse each other with story and song. After a particularly unpleasant day the Terrys played a strange game. They started telling stories about trips even worse than their current predicament. Each tale topped the previous in misfortune. 

“Loads of these stories referred to times in their childhood. Raising their runts from seed to soldier involves regular periods of survival in deathworld biomes. They call it camping. Eventually the story contest became more and more unbelievable and the Terrys started calling bullshit on obvious lies.

“Shelia, one of the smaller female Terrys, spoke up and a hush fell over the campfire. Her expertise on roughing it was deferred to even by the Sarge. She starts pointing to a line of numbers on her arm: 20, 40, 60, 80, 120, 180 and 365! The numbers indicated commercial survival contests called “Naked and Afraid”. These humans survive deathworld locations with one piece of equipment and no garments to protect them from the elements.

“Yazz, me mate. Lots of humans would be easy pickens without their tech. But you don’t want to meet Sheila like that. Like as not, your hide would become her tent and she’d carve your tusks into tools.

#humans are space orcs #humans are aliens #humans are space oddities #humans are confusing #humans are deathworlders #humans are silly

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

New SpaceTime out Monday....

SpaceTime 20231016 Series 26 Episode 124

Australia’s first nuclear fusion reactor.

The University of New South Wales is to develop Australia’s first nuclear fusion tokamak.

Earth’s largest ever solar storm 

Scientists have discovered evidence of what may have been the largest ever solar storm to hit the Earth.

Russian ISS segment springs third leak in under a year

The Nauka multipurpose logistics laboratory module on the Russian segment of the International Space Station has sprung a coolant leak.

The Science Report

Earth has just had had its hottest September on record.

A new study claims eating grapes is good for eye health.

Scientists discover that cats purr differently than previously thought.

Skeptics guide to foolish fact checkers

SpaceTime covers the latest news in astronomy & space sciences.

The show is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through Apple Podcasts (itunes), Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pocketcasts, SoundCloud, Bitez.com, YouTube, your favourite podcast download provider, and from www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com

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SpaceTime -- A brief history

SpaceTime is Australia’s most popular and respected astronomy and space science news program – averaging over two million downloads every year. We’re also number five in the United States.  The show reports on the latest stories and discoveries making news in astronomy, space flight, and science.  SpaceTime features weekly interviews with leading Australian scientists about their research.  The show began life in 1995 as ‘StarStuff’ on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) NewsRadio network.  Award winning investigative reporter Stuart Gary created the program during more than fifteen years as NewsRadio’s evening anchor and Science Editor.  Gary’s always loved science. He studied astronomy at university and was invited to undertake a PHD in astrophysics, but instead focused on his career in journalism and radio broadcasting. He worked as an announcer and music DJ in commercial radio, before becoming a journalist and eventually joining ABC News and Current Affairs. Later, Gary became part of the team that set up ABC NewsRadio and was one of its first presenters. When asked to put his science background to use, Gary developed StarStuff which he wrote, produced and hosted, consistently achieving 9 per cent of the national Australian radio audience based on the ABC’s Nielsen ratings survey figures for the five major Australian metro markets: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.  The StarStuff podcast was published on line by ABC Science -- achieving over 1.3 million downloads annually.  However, after some 20 years, the show finally wrapped up in December 2015 following ABC funding cuts, and a redirection of available finances to increase sports and horse racing coverage.  Rather than continue with the ABC, Gary resigned so that he could keep the show going independently.  StarStuff was rebranded as “SpaceTime”, with the first episode being broadcast in February 2016.  Over the years, SpaceTime has grown, more than doubling its former ABC audience numbers and expanding to include new segments such as the Science Report -- which provides a wrap of general science news, weekly skeptical science features, special reports looking at the latest computer and technology news, and Skywatch – which provides a monthly guide to the night skies. The show is published three times weekly (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday) and available from the United States National Science Foundation on Science Zone Radio, and through both i-heart Radio and Tune-In Radio.

#science #space #astronomy #physics #news #nasa #esa #astrophysics #spacetimewithstuartgary #starstuff #spacetime

[captawesomesauce]

So I'm just getting a bit of my stuff prepped for Hurricane Hilary and these pics are just a snippet of what I've got lined up. The thing is, I'm not too worried about Hilary as I'm planning on staying home, chilling, and just reading on my kindle until it passes. BUT, all of this stuff is good to have in case of an earthquake which can happen any day of the week, any time of the day! So it's good to be prepared! For those who want my list that I have been checking off today, it's below the read more. The key things are:

Food (x)

Water (x)

Meds & First Aid (x)

Cash on hand (x)

Gas in car (x)

Fans for dealing with the heat (x)

Solar Panels & Battery packs (x)

Stuff to do (arts/crafts/kindle) (x)

Wet weather gear (x)

Clothes 1 pair of leather wildland gloves Clothes 1 pair of padded extraction gloves Clothes 2 Fire Brush jackets Clothes 2 Hard hats Clothes 2 pair of good closed toe shoes Clothes 2 pair of gorilla grip safety gloves Clothes 2 rain coats Clothes 2 rain hats Clothes 2 Umbrellas Cooling 1 Fan/lantern (C batteries w/4 extra batteries) Cooling 1 standing room fan Cooling 3 handheld fans w/water tanks Fire 1 Fire extinguisher outside front door Fire 1 window/balcony escape ladder Fire 3 Fire blankets (1 in the kitchen, 1 bedroom, 1 office) Fire 4 Fire extinguishers throughout the house Food 1 long bbq lighter Food Lots of blueberries Food Lots of canned soups Food lots of condiments Food Lots of crackers/chips/Pretzels Food Lots of freeze dried fruits/veggies Food Lots of Nuts and Trailmix Food Lots of ramen Food Lots of shelf stable/canned meats Food Lots of veggies Light 1 handheld led lantern/flashlight Light 12+ led lights for rooms Light 2 chest mounted lights with reflective harnesses Light 2 handheld flashlights Light 2 head mounted lights Light 8 led puck lights med 1 large stocked first aid kit w/burn & trauma supplies med 1 small stocked first aid kit with bleeding supplies med blood pressure cuff Med N95 & P100 masks med pulse ox meter med stethscope Misc Cash on hand in small bills Power 1 100w Solar Panel Power 1 car jumper/battery pack Power 1 Large Battery pack 146WH 42000mAH Power 1 Large Battery pack 150Wh 40800mAH Power 1 Large Battery pack 250WH 64800mAH Power 1 orange solar panel battery pack (10,000) Power 1 orange solar panel battery pack with wireless charging (10,000) Power 1 white battery pack Power 2 21W Solar Panel Power lots of rechargeable and non-rechargeable AA/AAA batteries Radio 1 desk scanner with NOAA weather alert Radio 2 handheld transceivers Radio 2 programmed handheld scanners w/NOAA radio SD Mace Peppergun SD Taser Stuff to do 2 kindles loaded with books Stuff to do arts and crafts projects Tool 1 demolition tool Tool 1 folding pocket knife Tool 1 Machete/Saw Tool 1 Multipurpose Shovel (shovel/e-tool/window breaker/fire starter/saw/axe) tool 1 raptor EMS shears Tool 1 SOG multitool Tool 2 full rolls of duct tape Tool 2 full rolls of masking tape Tool Various Bungee cords Tool Various ropes & tie downs Water 1 5 gallon collapsible water bucket in the tub Water 1 5 gallon water bottle w/dispenser Water 1 large pitcher of water Water 2 30 cup water filter pitchers Water gallons of bottled water Water multiple 2l and 3l camping bladders of water

#hurricane hilary #emergency preparedness #safety #earthquakes

[orange-coloredsky]

courser headcanon dump from notes app

all coursers are used for synth retention and internal policing of other synths, but are split into two subtypes based on specialty:

x-class (x6-88, x4-18, kellogg)

colloquially known around the institute as the "executioner class" because. yeah. typically sent into missions that involve inflicting mass casualities, like the cpg massacre, the switchboard raid, bunker hill, etc. or to hunt and kill individual institute enemies/snitches/etc. programmed to have extremely blunted emotions and the lowest possible capacity for self determination... for obvious reasons. combat & endurance focused

z-class (z2-47, chase)

usually used for intelligence purposes inside the institute and reconnaissance outside. trained more in psyop bullshit -- thought-crime policers. good with computers. still emotionally disengaged, but has more of an ability to display emotion with the intended purpose of manipulating others or gaining intel.

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the courser chip is a multipurpose item that allows them to get in and out from the institute, acts as a radio to communicate directly to others within a mission underground, feeds them information on missions, and connects to another programming chip that handles their propensity to dissociate from atrocities and themselves by giving subconscious feedback loops that praise them every second of every day for continuing to be unquestionably loyal. the second chip often has to be given an update every year or two, as the biological parts of the courser's brain will start to "catch up" in a sense, making them more self aware and more likely to start weighing their own abilities against the defensive capacity of the institute; or worse yet, feel empathy or attempt to build solidarity with the working synths theyve been made to subjugate

despite all of this, coursers are not entirely incapable of autonomy. they actually often act in ways that are autonomous, just hidden from the sight of higher-ups; and even if they do get caught, coursers are less likely to be harshly punished due to their high social standing comparatively to other synths. also because most institute humans are genuinely terrified of them. coursers often keep things from aboveground missions in their quarters, despite constant warnings against it. most have a unique item on their body or uniform as a subtle display of individuality (x6's sunglasses, chase's orange stripes on her shoulderpads). a few have successfully escaped, sometimes taking a decent pack of other synths with them. all of these escapees have been marked as complete losses and no attempt to retrieve them has ever been made.

#my art #4 #coursers #long post #txt

[gnpwdrnwhiskey]

Hi Lellen!

For this round of daily askgasms I’m asking the Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire! Imagine me doing my best James Lipton impression…

* What is your favorite word?

* What is your least favorite word?

* What turns you on?

* What turns you off?

* What is your favorite curse word?

* What sound or noise do you love?

* What sound or noise do you hate?

* What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

* What profession would you not like to do?

* If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

Looking forward to your answers!

Hi Kat! Thanks for the questions!! 💜

* What is your favorite word?

-- coffee? lol

* What is your least favorite word?

-- *shrugs* honestly, no idea...

* What turns you on?

-- common sense, good sense of humor, quick thinker, banter and a nice smile

* What turns you off?

-- rudeness, incompetence, entitlement, bad tippers

* What is your favorite curse word?

-- fuck. it's so multipurpose.

* What sound or noise do you love?

-- rain, my favorite songs, the weird noises cats make, the hum of tires on a racetrack

* What sound or noise do you hate?

-- tv/radio when I'm trying to sleep, leaky faucets, toilets running, ringtones in public

* What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

-- I watch a lot of HGTV, lol, and I always think being a professional stager looks like it would be fun...

* What profession would you not like to do?

-- food service

* If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

-- I'm sure there's probably important business to attend to, an orientation of sorts or something, but I'd really just like Him to direct me to all my pets that got there before me....

#asked & answered

[talia-rumlow]

Home Sweet Home (AU Brock Rumlow/Original Female Character) 18+ Chapter One

WORDCOUNT: 6267

TRIGGERS: Age Gap, 911 Call, Police

CHAPTER ONE - SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS!

The blistering Texas sun beamed down on the pavement, smothering downtown Mansfield in an oppressive heat wave. The cloudless sky stretched on in an expanse of clear blue, offering no respite from the sweltering 93°F temperature. The only escapes from the relentless rays were the shady trees in the parks or the cool relief of air conditioning indoors.

As Calleigh locks the office door, she feels the heat radiating in from outside. Having worked in her dad's delivery business for a little over three months now, she easily navigates the building, double-checking that everything is secured for the weekend. Approaching the exit, the intense heat worsens. Calleigh lifts her shirt, revealing a cute pink butterfly piercing on her belly button - a small act of rebellion she got after her first visit with her dad following her mom's move to New York with a new boyfriend. Pushing aside thoughts of New York and the boyfriend she detests, Calleigh fans her exposed stomach with her shirt in a futile attempt to withstand the heat on her way out, silently thanking the universe for Fridays and weekends.

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Brock backs his day-old black Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as close to the garage door as possible. Searching for the key to turn off the engine, he suddenly remembers this truck has a keyless start/stop system—all he has to do is push a button. Brock chuckles a bit of his lack of knowledge about his new car, before he makes a mental note to get used to the new feature.

Though the car met all his needs, Brock struggled to adjust to its high-tech features. While he wanted to embrace the smart house, smart phone, smart car lifestyle, at heart he was old-fashioned. To Brock, a car should just be a car, and a phone just a phone. These days, cars were becoming more like living spaces, packed with extra gadgets and gizmos; and those new phones were multipurpose devices that served not only as phones, but also as calendars, alarm clocks, cameras, journals, and computers. He almost felt that he was too old to keep up, with his 46 years, Brock started to feel that his youth had passed him by long ago.

Placing his toned muscular forearm on the center console; Brock looks over the dashboard. The car's built-in entertainment system was bigger than his nephew's tablet. The right side of the screen informed him that the temperature was a scorching 94°F and climbing; moving over to the left side, where he could decide on what radio station to listen to, operate the car's cameras, use the built-in GPS system, connect his phone via Bluetooth and a bunch of other stuff he'd probably never use.

A quick glance at the clock told him that he had to get to work. He had promised Jack ages ago that he would fix the Oil leak, change the filter, the camshaft belt and do an overall service on the car. But the parts he needed weren't always easy to come by. So here he was, grabbing his mechanic's creeper off his truck, to finally do the job; four months behind schedule.

Brock swings open the garage door, revealing the stunning 1967 Chevy Impala. The sleek black exterior gleams in the sunlight, resembling a rare diamond. Despite its age and need for repairs, the Impala exudes charm, blending masculinity and nostalgic charm. Like Brock, Jack shares a fondness for vintage cars, true American muscle cars such as this. The old cassette player still hums within, and Jack hasn't altered a single detail on the car. There's a palpable sense of trust between them as Brock cherishes the responsibility and level of trust Jack has placed in his hands.

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Calleigh frowned at her license photo. At only 20 years old, she had not yet grown comfortable with her appearance. She felt her nasal bone was too thick, making her eyes seem too far apart. Makeup helped camouflage this to some extent, but no amount of makeup could alter her height. At 5'10", she was taller than average, which made finding flattering clothes a challenge. She often wished she had her mother's petite 5'3" frame, having clearly inherited her stature from the Rollins side of the family. While she could live with her blonde hair, she wished it had more volume. Her lips were too pale and thin for her liking, though makeup could fix that as well. Unlike her mother's ocean blue eyes, Calleigh had green eyes, another Rollins family trait. Glancing in the rearview mirror, Calleigh took stock of herself - blonde hair, blonder in summer; green eyes; lightly pinked lips with distinctive dips cupping her nose; a high forehead. She was a harmonious blend of both parents.

Calleigh connects her phone to the car's entertainment system, the little screen in the middle of the dashboard makes it easy to navigate through spotify to find her song, Coldplay and The Chainsmokers with Something Just Like This. It’s a song that seems fitting for her life right now.

Ever since she moved back to Texas, and Mansfield, she felt like her whole life was already planned for her.

She would get a seat at the board of directors alongside her dad and her grandfather in the delivery business on her 21st birthday in December. It would give her a comfortable and financially steady life, but very few choices.

With an exasperated sigh, Calleigh places her purse in the passenger seat. The black leather seat had small stitched details, a lighter shade of burnt orange in color, along the sides, giving it a more luxurious look.

When her dad had offered to buy her a new car, Calleigh had opted for the Mini Cooper, a car she felt was more suitable for her needs. But Jack had his mind made up on a 2020 Chevrolet Impala, black of course, to have it blend in with the other cars in the garage. After a bit of discussing back and forth, Calleigh had just given up. A car was a car, and she needed one. Although she would have given almost anything to have a convertible right now.

She was thankful for the car, it was nice and spacious with its four doors and five seats, it had room enough for both Calleigh and her friends.

The trunk suited all of her needs with enough room for both grocery shopping and a shopping spree at the local mall. The black leather seats with the burnt orange stitching offered comfort with their user friendly adjustment mechanism. The center console, designed with faux wood, held a spacious storage compartment and a double cup holder, one of which now held the almost empty Venti iced caramel latte that Calleigh got from Starbucks this morning.

The comfortable, highly equipped steering wheel made it easy to answer the phone, change songs, adjust the volume, as well as the heat in the winter. The 2020 Chevy Impala did indeed deliver a luxurious and comfortable driving experience.

She grew up in a well off family, both of her parents came from money. Both the Rollins Delivery Service and the Lewis Jewelry line had been around for generations, earning themselves a good reputation and money to live a more than comfortable life. Despite all of this, Calleigh had never seen herself as spoiled. She knew nothing came for free, that she had to work hard in school, and she had to earn her allowance. Her parents, even if they were never together, had made sure of that.

The drive from downtown Mansfield to South Pointe was roughly 10 to 15 minutes long, depending on traffic. But in this heat, Calleigh feels that it took two hours. Her shirt is sticking to her back, and her throat screams for water to the point where she's about to chug the last of the latte that had been sitting in her car all day. All she wanted was to change into a bikini and spend the rest of the weekend relaxing by the pool in the backyard.

Despite having to spend the weekend alone; without her two best friends. Jessica was preparing for her undergraduate degree, and Molly had been assigned to take a HR Masterclass in Seattle. Her dad was away as well, having a tiny legal crisis in Chicago, he had decided to fly over there himself, to oversee the negotiations. Calleigh looked forward to a weekend by the pool.

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As Calleigh approaches the house, she notices the black Pickup truck that's backed all the way into the now open garage door. Not a truck she recognizes, and they rarely had any other unannounced visitors other than her grandparents or Brock from time to time. But Brock was on a work spree these days. Calleigh hadn’t even seen him since she moved back home; which was strange, because in summertime he practically lived in the garage. Fixing her dad’s various vehicles, as well as his own; whilst sharing some beers with her dad. It was almost so that she thought that they had fallen out. But the legal crisis in Chicago had occupied her dad for quite some time, so that might be it. The two men simply didn't have time for social get-togethers these days. Even Friday Night BBQ was put on hold for the time being.

The Friday Night BBQ was one of Calleigh's most cherished traditions. Her dad and Brock manned the grill while she and her friends frolicked in the pool or yard. As they aged, they took on more duties. Molly routinely brought her signature focaccia and salad— a recipe Calleigh unsuccessfully tried recreating time and time again. Jess handled dessert; her Texas-style peach cobbler was unrivaled, the moist and buttery delight created a sweet symphony on her pallads, and topped with a scoop of peach ice cream, it became unresistable no matter how much anyone had for dinner. Occasionally Molly's mom and Jess's parents joined, packing the expansious backyard with joy, nostalgia, and hearty laughter.

With the memories of time well spent, playing like a movie in her head, Calleigh drives past the house at 2 mph as she examines the truck that's parked in front of the garage. A black Silverado, newer model. Having grown up with a father like Jack, with his fondness for cars, she's picked up a thing or ten. Of course it also helped that she spent numerous afternoons at the Rumlow garage in her early teens, when her dad worked late, or her mom spent time with that new boyfriend.

Calleigh's body goes cold when she remembers the 67 Impala in the garage. Jack's favorite car. He spent years finding the perfect one. If someone is trying to steal it, or parts from it; Jack would go ballistic. And given his military background, it'll not be pretty. For a second Calleigh feels like a six-year old, not knowing what to tell her parents when she broke a glass or spilled water on her bed.

Though South Pointe was a gated community, there were no guards on site. To enter, you needed either a code from a resident or a chip that automatically opened the gate. With the recent expansions and the constant flow of workers going in and out, it was easy for anyone to get in, whether they belonged there or not. And with a truck like the new Silverado, you could easily drive in, fill the spacious bed with whatever you were stealing; and then drive back out, without anyone raising a brow.

Calleigh takes a deep breath, weighing her options. Should she call the police or confront the person in the garage herself? Having spent four years in New York, she knows how to handle situations and always keeps pepper spray in her purse, even in Mansfield, where crime rates are lower. Despite the safer environment, she's aware that appearances can be deceiving, and anyone could pose a threat.

Turning her car at the end of the street, Calleigh retrieves her phone from her purse, its cute pink cover with butterflies and faux diamonds contrasting with the ominous atmosphere she envisions in the garage. Without overthinking, she dials 9-1-1.

“9-1-1, what’s your emergency?” a calm female voice responds after a few rings.

“I'm.…I think someone is breaking into my house,” Calleigh says, suddenly unsure if 9-1-1 was the right choice.

“Are you in the house, ma’am?” The voice persists. Calleigh hesitates, considering whether to hang up and face the intruder alone. “Ma’am, are you inside the house?” the voice repeats.

“N..no. I.. I'm outside.. In my car. I don't know what to do. I… I..” Calleigh is desperate, on the verge of crying. She can't remember the last time she didn't want to be home alone. But this is one of those times.

“What's your name ma'am?” The voice continues, still in that calm tone.

Calleigh takes a breath “Calleigh Lewis Rollins.” She replies, with a shaky breath. Trying to calm down her beating heart.

“Do you know if they're armed?” The woman on the phone continues. Calleigh feels that ice cold feeling in her stomach. Armed? She didn't think about that at all. What if they're armed, what does she do then?

“I don't know. I don't know!” She shakily replies. Her voice on the verge of breaking. Without realizing that she does, she reaches for her pepper spray. The little 3 inch pink container designed as a keychain was easy to carry around, easy to use and it had a neutral design, which made it perfect to carry around for self defense.

“Calleigh, calm down. You're going to be fine. I'll dispatch a unit to your location. What's your address?” The voice continues in a calm soothing manner, which helps to calm Calleigh down.

“2837 Chandler Court” Calleigh replies, happy that she remembered the address. She hasn't lived here too long, and in this particular situation it's things like that that usually slips.

“Do you have any firearms in the house?” Another question about guns. It's not that Calleigh wasn't used to them, it was just that in this situation, guns didn't feel like a safe topic. And this is Texas, everyone has firearms.

“Y..Yeah, we have some. Seven or ten maybe.” Calleigh replies as she does a mental runthrough of the house, trying to remember where Jack keeps all his guns. The gun cabinet in the living room, the hide away cabinet in his bedroom, and the safe in the….. garage. Calleigh takes another shaky breath as she imagines some bad ass crocks breaking into that safe.

“I've dispatched a unit to your location. They'll be there in about ten minutes. And Calleigh, please lock the doors, and stay in the car until the unit arrives.” The voice on the phone informs her, still calm and collected. Calleigh can't believe how they manage to be this calm with people in shock, pain, rage, people who're scared out of their minds. But now, today, she's extremely thankful for it.

Clenching the container with pepper spray in her hand, Calleigh almost whispers into the phone “Yes. Thank you.”

“Calleigh, please stay in the car.” The lady on the phone says again. But Calleigh can hardly hear it. She flips the top of the container in her hand, as she hangs up the phone, and slowly exits the car.

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With half an eye on the wrench around the unwilling screw, and half an eye on the bucket for the oil, Brock tries to get the screw to give. His left foot firmly planted on the concrete garage floor to steady himself, as he struggles to get the screw loose. His biceps flexing, the veins on his arm popping. His teeth clenched in concentration, and the sweat dripped from his forehead.

Brock applies just a bit more muscle power, determined to get the screw to give. The sweat on his hands makes him lose his grip around the wrench. His hand flies up, hitting the car, as the wrench falls to the floor, creating an echo around the oversized garage. “Aaaa, fuck,” he almost screams, as he shakes his hand to try to ease the pain.

The sound of metal hitting concrete, the echo that follows and the screaming make Calleigh jump. Her heart is beating out of her chest, and that ice cold feeling in her stomach comes back. Yes, the 9-1-1 dispatcher told her to lock the doors and stay in the car. But ten minutes? They should know how much damage that can be done within ten minutes. She had to leave the car. But with the screaming and the noise. Maybe she should've stayed put. Anyway, it's too late for that now.

Calleigh places her thumb on the top of the pepper spray container. “Stop what you're doing I have a weapon!” She yells, surprised by how firm her voice is, she lifts the container, ready to attack.

Brock jumps under the car from the voice yelling, something about a weapon. Startled, he tries to sit up, but since he's under the car, sitting up only serves for him to bang his head against the car. “Fuck! Shit! Don't shoot, I'm unarmed!” He yells back in a haste. Quickly moving the creeper, so he can stand up.

Getting up faster than he's ever done before, raising his arms to show whoever it is that he is indeed unarmed. “Don't shoot! I'm un-,” when he sees Calleigh he stops for a second “armed….” He breathes out in surprise at the woman standing before him. Beautiful. That's the only thing he can say about her; Silently in his mind of course.

Calleigh carefully drinks in the man in front of her. His well-worn jeans sit comfortably on his hips, a cloth tucked into the right side. His V-shaped lower abdomen is unlike anything she's seen before, leading up to a six-pack and impressive pecs that could be straight out of a commercial. The oil stains and sweat on his upper body add a sexy touch. Moving upward, she notices strong pecs lightly dusted with chest hair. As she lifts her face, broad-toned shoulders barely register in her mind compared to the veiny upper arms that make her knees feel weak. Before fully revealing the rest, she takes a breath and discovers a strong jawline, dark facial hair, followed by soft, playful, and kissable lips, a broad nose perfectly placed on his flawless face. As her gaze reaches further, she encounters two soft hazel brown eyes adorned with dark lashes and brows. Calleigh's heart skips a beat, and in surprise, she breathes out, "Brock?”

Brock had never seen such beauty and grace. Calleigh had blossomed into a stunning woman, with shoulder-length blonde locks with a few curls framing her face. Her soft pink lips were slightly parted in surprise, complementing her petite nose and accentuating the delicate curves of her upper lip. Her emerald eyes shone like gemstones, undoubtedly a Rollins family trait.

Brock swallows, his heart does a jump in his chest. “Calleigh?” His voice carried a bit of surprise. He remembered Calleigh as a rebellious 16-year old, getting belly-button piercings without permission. He did not expect this God sent beauty. And he's not sure how he should react. This is Jack's daughter. He shouldn't feel his heart jump like this because of her.

Jesus Christ, Calleigh thinks for herself. Did she just think about Brock's lips as kissable? Brock Rumlow? Her dad's best friend. Naha, no way. Take it back, take it back, take it back; she repeats the three words again and again in her head, like a mantra. It's all in vain, when Brock's lips slowly curl up into a half smile. His upper lip on the left side curls up, revealing his teeth. Calleigh feels drawn to it. It's like magnetism, an invisible force that's dragging her towards him. She swallows in a desperate attempt to keep her heart out of her throat. It's Brock, Calleigh! He's over 40 years old, and your dad's best friend; the voice in her head screams to her at this point.

"What errr..." Brock takes the cloth from his jeans and wipes his hands on it before continuing. "What are you doing here?" he questions, his eyes traveling over her. Her short-sleeved white shirt reveals the small dips by her collarbone, and Brock's fingers twitch as his mind imagines gliding his fingertips over them. He knows he shouldn't feel this way. Why does he feel this way? Further down the shirt lays tight over her breasts, Brock swallows from the sight of them. Jesus, get it together, Brock; he silently curses at himself.

“I live here.” Calleigh replies, before he can take in the rest of her. She rubs her hand on her neck. The garage offers shade and a living temperature, but she can still feel the heat from outside. And looking at Brock all sweaty and sexy isn't helping at all. “What are you doing here?” She continues, she knows that's a stupid question. He was on his creeper, under the car when she came in, and the oil stains are also a big giveaway.

“I'm fixing your Dad’s car,” Brock answers her question with a little smile, and a tap on the hood of the Impala. “How's that neighborhood watch thing going for ya?” He adds with a little chuckle.

“Huh?” Calleigh feels like she just fell out of the sky. And she imagines that it must look that way too.

Brock gestures with his head to the container in her right hand, and Calleigh looks down to see her thumb still firmly placed on the top of it. Quickly putting the cap back on, she puts her hand behind her back. “It's nothing. It's just…” she tries, but the damage is already done. The only thing she can hope for now, is that Brock won't tell Jack about it.

“For protection?” Brock asks, as he wipes his abs with the cloth. When Calleigh doesn't answer, he continues. “New York taught you a few things huh?” He delivers the question with an understanding head tilt.

Calleigh takes a breath “Yeah I guess you could say—“ she’s interrupted by sirens approaching.

Brock lets out a little laugh “You called the cops on me.” It's more of a statement than a question. Calleigh feels a rush of embarrassment, as Brock lets out another friendly laugh.

“Not so much on you.. I..” Calleigh starts, moving her legs nervously. “I.. I thought you were someone else,” she tries, but without any kind of words to complete that sentence.

“Well, guess I can only hope that they won't arrest me,” Brock continues to chuckle, as he swings the cloth over his left shoulder, and walks outside to face the police.

Calleigh stays behind for a second or two before she shakes her head and lets out an exasperating breath. This is too embarrassing. Did she really call the cops on Brock? Jesus, she's never going to hear the end of this. This'll be one of those stories that'll be mentioned in a speech at her wedding. She can just hear it in her head ‘And you can feel totally safe, Calleigh will protect her terf whatever the cost. I remember…’ Shaking her head again, she walks outside as well.

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Not one, not two, but three units showed up. Thank you so much brain, for mentioning all the firearms in the house. Calleigh thinks to herself. Thankfully the misunderstanding was easy to clear up. Two of the officers knew Brock, which was understandable since Brock owned the only garage around that was certified to work on the police vehicles. And of course it helped that both the Lewis and the Rollins name was well known around these parts.

Just as the officers are leaving, Calleigh spots Mrs. Callahan across the street, coming out of her house with her walker. Mrs. Callahan was this tiny 4’9" little old lady, with long gray frizzy hair, she always wore white compression socks, a skirt with flower patterns on, a white shirt, a home knitted cardigan and brown slippers, she had lived across the street since forever. She was a really nice old lady, but she put her nose into absolutely everything.

“Miss Calleigh.” She yells across the street, with what little voice she has left. “Miss Calleigh, is everything alright?” She continues, as she walks across the street towards them.

“Yeah, Mrs. Callahan, everything is fine. Don’t worry.” Calleigh smiles at the old lady.

“I saw the police. Are you sure everything is alright? How's your father? Jack is such a sweetheart, don't you think?” Mrs. Callahan continues to talk. The thing with Mrs. Callahan was that after her husband passed away a few years ago, she had become very chatty. And if she started, there was almost no way of stopping her.

“Everything is perfectly fine Mrs. Callahan. It was just a misunderstanding” Brock shoots in, sending Calleigh an amused look when he says misunderstanding. “I can assure you that you can sleep safely.” He continues, giving the old lady a protective smile.

“O..Okay” Mrs. Callahan nods to Brock. Then she stops. “Would you be so kind as to walk an old lady back home, Brock?” She continues with her distinct old lady voice.

Brock sends Calleigh a small smile, before he offers his arm to Mrs. Callahan. When they start the short walk over the street, Calleigh can hear her say ‘Such a sweetheart, such a sweetheart’ over and over again. Calleigh can't help but smile. Both from the old lady calling Brock a sweetheart, and from the fact that Brock seriously makes her heart jump, and her stomach swoop. Both of which are feelings she's never had before.

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Calleigh has just finished maneuvering her car into the garage when Brock returns. Still wearing nothing but his well worn work jeans, with oil stains and rips on them. And then that body. Calleigh swallows hard to not let out any type of sound that can give away how she reacts to this man.

“You want Apple pie?” Brock asks, holding up two Apple pies, one in each hand. “Because I have two of them,” he continues, looking from Calleigh to the pies, and then back to Calleigh again.

Mrs. Callahan might be nosy to the point where Calleigh almost felt uneasy about it. But the old lady did make the most delicious Apple pies. Sweet, zesty and sugary. With the most amazing Granny Smith apples, cooked until perfection, with that sweet taste of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg and sugar. Calleigh remembers them from the block parties when she was a little girl. Finishing up her dinner as fast as possible, to make sure she could grab a slice before they were all gone. Her mouth still goes watery when she thinks about it.

“She gave you two?” Calleigh laughs. Smiling wide. Partly for the thought of eating Mrs. Callahan's Apple pies again and partly from the thought that she might sit down with Brock and eat them. Why is that thought so prominent? It's not like Brock hasn't had dinner or food in general in this house before. She practically grew up with him around.

“Two isn't enough?” Brock questions, placing the two pies on the roof of Calleigh's car, before he starts to turn around. “Because I'm pretty sure I can get like five more,” he continues as he starts to leave the garage. Brock chides himself. What the hell is wrong with him? Why is he suddenly acting like a fuckin' teenager? Playing stupid flirting games, so that Calleigh will try to stop him, touch him. Jesus, Brock. He thinks for himself. Calleigh must think he's insane.

“No, no, no,” Calleigh hastily replies, grabbing Brock's wrist. “Two is –,” she involuntarily stops mid sentence from the sensation of Brock's skin against her palm. “Two is fine.. it's –” she continues, meeting his eyes as she lets go of his wrist. One of Brock's fingertips brushes over her palm, sending waves of shivers up her arm “perfect” she breathes out.

“Alrighty then,” Brock smiles, as he once again takes the pies. “Just heat them on 350, for 15 to 20 minutes, and we'll have ourselves a treat,” he continues as he opens the door that leads from the garage into the house.

Calleigh examines his broad and perfectly toned backside. His jeans fit perfectly over his behind. Calleigh swallows again. Stop it, she once again tells herself. “Maybe have a shower first?” She suggests, before she follows Brock. A shower? Really, Calleigh? She thinks to herself, the thought of naked Brock in the shower makes her want to slap herself. Cold shower it is. A really cold shower.

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Calleigh locks the door to the downstairs bathroom, before leaning her forehead against the door. Oh,God. Is she stupid? It's frickin Brock for God's sake. What is she thinking? Turning around, she leans her back against the door, as she glances over the bathroom.

The bathroom had undergone a luxurious renovation. The once white walls were now covered in sleek black and gold marble tiles that gave the space a rich feel. The wood-look flooring stretched out, making the room seem spacious. Acoustic panels in complementary black and wood tones lined the ceiling. Gone was the indoor jacuzzi that Calleigh loved as a child, replaced by a double waterfall shower. Concrete shelves anchored the masculine vanity area. Perched atop were two oval basins crafted from natural river stone, marrying masculinity with luxury. A sauna for four to six sat in one corner, unused but admittedly stylish. Though unfamiliar, Calleigh had to concede the new bathroom was rather nice looking.

Stepping away from the door, Calleigh removes her work clothes, tossing them in the laundry basket by the door. Before she steps into the shower, she once again takes a look at herself in the mirror. She looks… What's the word? Young and inexperienced. Small breasts, though still firm and pointing the ‘right’ way, they're still small. Narrow hips. Damnit! Why does she care so much about this all of a sudden? Brock.. Like he would ever want someone like her. “Why do you care, Calleigh?” She says to the mirror, before she enters the shower.

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The guest bathroom upstairs offers every accommodation a guest might need, whether it was a short or a longer stay. The modern design, such as the subway tiles in the shower, the floating shelves for towels and toiletries, the bathtub, with it's spa-like bath pillow, and the shower curtain, resting on a black shower rod, that stretched from one wall to another, mixed with the intricate black and white pattern on the floor tiles it gave the room a contemporary yet nostalgic charm.

Brock leans forward in the shower, leaning his arms against the wall as he lets the water wash over his neck, dripping down over his eyes and nose. He takes a deep breath. He'd almost forgotten that feeling. Aside from the fact that he'd promised himself to never go down that path again, he had to admit that it did feel good. That warm feeling, that was pumped out in his entire body with every heartbeat. That childish need for physical contact. But no. He couldn't do this. Not with her. Not with Calleigh. He's 26 years older than her, old compared to her. Though he was in good physical shape, he was still older than her. A lot older. After he took his therapist's advice to work out more to clear his head, his workout routine had become his safe place. A place where he didn’t have to think about Iraq or Afghanistan or Taylor. Just thinking about her name makes him feel cold. Calleigh, he thinks for himself. Calleigh with the gemstone eyes and perfect lips. Calleigh with the soft skin he felt when his fingers brushed over her palm. Calleigh… Yeah, Calleigh’s better. Calleigh’s definitely better. Fuck, what is he doing?

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Calleigh looks between the knee-length tights and the white cotton shorts, weighing her options. The tights that cover more of her body or the comfortable shorts that's more suitable for this weather. God, this is just stupid. And why would Brock care anyway? Why does she care? Since when did what she wore around Brock become an issue? Opting for the shorts, she rolls her eyes at herself and her teenage-like thinking. The shorts fit better with the top anyway, and for some reason it feels important to look good right now.

After meticulously applying her make-up, Calleigh takes a good long look in the mirror. Her white shirt, with the blue and white butterfly pattern on the front sits perfectly on her body, hugging what's supposed to be hugged. Well, more like what's there to actually be hugged. Pouting a bit to her reflection and shaking her head at herself, she turns around checking if everything is in its right place. The straps on her bra are visible due to the shirts open back. After a few unsuccessful attempts trying to fix that issue, Calleigh gives up. Visible straps are better than a bikini anyway. No poolside relaxing today, there's no way she'll be strolling around in a tiny bikini with Brock around.

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The red light that indicates that the oven has reached its wanted temperature turns off, and Calleigh places the two pies into the oven. Thankful that Brock wasn't done upstairs yet. Those feelings she gets when he's around. They're… Calleigh doesn't even have the words to describe them. Sure she's been in love before, or at least smittened. She even had boyfriends, not too many or to long lasting, but still. But the feeling never lasted. And it was never like this. That feeling of her stomach doing gymnastics inside of her. What is that? Looking at the pies warming in the oven. Calleigh tries to make some sense out of all these emotions.

“Wouldn't it be funnier to… I don't know, watch a movie or something?” The voice suddenly talking over Calleigh's head startles her to the point where she hastily stands up. Banging her head into Brock's chin. “Ouch” Brock breathes out as he lets his hand glide over his chin.

“Oh, God,” Calleigh replies. Her expression is a mix of embarrassment and guilt. “I'm so sorry. Are you okay?” She continues, and without realizing that she does she lifts her arm to touch him where they collided. His rugged facial hair tickles her fingers as she carefully let them glide over his chin.

“I gotta say that your self-defense technique is a little unorthodox,” Brock smiles. “But it works, it definitely works,” he continues. The feeling he gets from Calleigh's touch is unlike anything he's ever felt before. A mix of excitement, guilt and that warm feeling spreading throughout his body.

Calleigh can't help but laugh. Brock always used to be funny, kinda like the cool uncle she never had since both her parents were an only child. She can remember millions of times when she was younger. Brock taking her to amusement parks, Brock dressing up as various animals or superheroes for her birthday parties, Brock letting her ride shotgun with him, even though Jack had told him not to. But for some reason the funny he shows her now, that funny feels different.

Suddenly realizing she's still touching him, Calleigh reatracts her hand, covering it with the other hand as she gives Brock an apologetic smile. What's gotten into her? Why does she feel like this around him all of a sudden?

“Is your head alright?” Brock asks, almost instantly regretting his poor choice of words. “From the… err.. bump,” he adds, when he sees the confusion on Calleigh's face. He lifts his hand, and carefully lets it glide over her head.

“Yeah”, Calleigh breathes out as she once again meets Brock's eyes. “I'm…” she continues, as Brock's hand glides down to her neck before stopping on her shoulder. “Good..” Whispering the last word so low that she's not sure Brock even hears it. It's definitely a connection between them. Or is it? Is she fooling herself? And if that's the case, then why?

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The evening goes on. With Apple pies, ice cream, a movie on TV and a phone call from a worried Jack.

Mrs. Callahan had called him, and told him about the police being at the house. No surprise there. After about 14 failed attempts to call Calleigh, Jack had resolved to call Brock. Overprotective as he was, he was worried out of his mind. Before Brock explained how everything really went down, Jack was like two seconds away from jumping on the first flight back home. But after some discussion back and forth Brock had told him that he'd stay with Calleigh for the duration of Jack's stay in Chicago. For Calleigh, Jack's overprotectiveness in this situation was both a blessing and a curse. A blessing since this meant that she could spend some more time with Brock, and a curse for that exact same reason.

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After getting ready for bed, and before she turns off the lights, Calleigh sends a message in the group chat she shares with Molly and Jess.

‘Call me ASAP. I need to talk.’

No matter if there's a connection there or not, Calleigh needs to talk to someone about this. It's way too heavy to carry by herself. And what better people to talk to, than her two best friends.

Next Chapter ------->

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[mokartbox]

I cleaned up the map for the subgate au base and did little doodles of the drop-off under the moon pool and a diagram of how the overhead observatories work. Since they're 16 meters down from the surface, i figured ladders would be impractical, and a friend pointed out a lift would work and they ARE surrounded by water. Basically i'm saying Tav jury rigged a hydraulic lift to connect multipurpose rooms and observatories. Yes, the pumps are huge and i have not drawn them to scale. Yes Tav has claim on the cat poster. Yes Gale is jealous.

They only have one window in their room, with a desk in front of it so they might stare out over the creepvines and ponder machines. They also have a wall planter and two plants on either side of the bulkhead leading out into the hall, as well as a locker for personal items.

The storage and ready room is dominated by labelled lockers and fabricators, as well as spaces for everyone's wetsuits. Shadowheart's medbay/lab has an operation bay [a bench next to a bed, for when stiffness is needed], an isolation tank for studying fish, work tables, med kit fabricators, and water filtration. Largely because she demanded access to the most clean water for cleaning things and no one wanted to argue. The Farm/Alien Containment room is just that-- a bunch of planters and a slew of Peepers being bred for food. The enzyme they're accidentally cultivating in there is about the only reason they stave off the kharaa as long as they do.

The comms room is literally just a radio, a desk, and scanner data of the planet [for mapping purposes] on screens. They always have at least one person in comms when there are people out on excursions. This is often Gale, just so he doesn't have to look down. Which is also why he's often the only one left when Astarion gets into his Shenanigans.

Bonus, updated map with terrain:

#subgate au

[usafphantom2]

Russian Su-30SM2 combat jet with updated engine makes its debut in ARMY-2023

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 21/08/2023 - 20:01in Military

The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) showed for the first time an updated Sukhoi Su-30SM2 aircraft with the AL-41F-1S engine derived from the more powerful Su-35 and the Su-57 stealth jet.

"Within the structure of ARMY 2023 ......... in Kubinka, the recently modernized Su-30SM2 multipurpose combat jet designed to achieve air supremacy, patrol state borders, intercept air targets and carry out air attacks on ground targets is presented to the general public for the first time," the Ministry of Defense said in an official statement. "One of the characteristics of the modernized aircraft is

The Su-30SM2 updated with the new engine should be of great interest to existing Su-30 operators, such as India, Algeria, Malaysia and Vietnam, who will benefit from upgrading their existing Su-30 fleet with greater engine power.

The inclusion of the more powerful AL-41F-1S engine (over the previous AL-31F engine) in the Su-30 will allow the transport of heavy missiles, such as the Brahaos and other air-to-ground weapons.

Previously, the manufacturer of the Su-30SM2, United Aircraft Corporation, had said when announcing the delivery of a batch of Su-30SM2 fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces: “New machines receive improved radio-electronic equipment on board, as a result of which the range of detection and identification of air targets has increased. New high-precision weapons to destroy air, land and sea targets at a distance of several hundred kilometers have been introduced in the armament of fighters."

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KOKIA in flashback - 2005

After a busy year, 2005 is slightly calmer for KOKIA. There is no full album release this year, although she does release two new singles and features in other projects. She has been performing more often over the last couple of years, and that trend definitely continues from now on. It may be in preparation for next year, which will prove to be a big milestone in her career. There are also some events for the movie Origin: Spirits of the past (Giniro no kami no agito ('silver-haired Agito') in Japanese), for which KOKIA provided the opening and ending songs. But we'll see those again next year!

◆  Lives and events ◆

January 22 Social Welfare Corporation Habataki medical-induced AIDS chairt concert (Aichi prefecture Kinrô Kaikan hall)

February 2 Mizu no oto Vol.10 ('sound of water') (Shibuya O-West)

February 6 Aeon Yono city store KOKIA LIVE (Saitama, Aeon Yono) ※ 2 performances in 1 day

February 11 Zexy Ibaraki/Tochogi/Gunma version  presents Happy Valentine Radio (FM Gunma) ※ Live broadcast by FM Gunma

March 20 NTT DoCoMo presents EXPO LIVE PARK 2005 (Aichi, Oasis 21, Milky Way Square)

March 27 National Junior High and High School Student Selection audition! Ima doki? ('Right now?') idle contest (Shibuya BOXX) ※ live guest performance

April 28 KOKIA Special Live for Mother's Day ※ Live broadcast by OCN MUSIC WEB

April 30 ORC200 12th anniversary, Radio Osaka 47th anniversary, Festival of Thanks song festival (Osaka, ORC200 2F atrium, ORC square)  ※ Live recorded broadcast by Radio Osaka

May 8 VOICE2005 Kikoemasu ka? Chikyuu no utagoe ga... ('Can you hear it? The singing voice of Earth...') (Aichi, Ai-chikyuuhaku ('Love the Earth expo'), Nagakute site of the Ai-chikyuuhaku venue)

May 29 Daido Institute of Technology school festival (Aichi, Daido Institute of Technology, closing party performance)

【KOKIA June Garden (Tokyo, Blue Jay Way)】 June 7 - KOKIA June Garden ~talk talk~ June 9 - KOKIA June Garden ~girl talk~ ※ladies only performance June 10 - KOKIA June Garden ~talk talk~

July 24 KOKIA SEASIDE LIVE with Takeshi Senoo ~crystal sound meets amazing voice~ (Kamakura Prince Hotel, banquet hall Shichirigahama beach)

【KOKIA Summer Live ~Taiyou kara no okurimono~ ('A gift from the sun')】 ※ live tour for people who bought the single time to say goodbye in-store and won the raffle August 22 - Osaka, Flamingo August 23 - Fukuoka, ROOMS August 25 - Tokyo, Shinjuku, Minotaur 2 August 29 - Hokkaido, Kuu August 30 - Aichi, Club H

August 28 7th (21 seiki no mori ('Forest of the 21th century') outdoors musical festival (Gunma prefectural forest park, 21 seiki no mori forest venue)

September 16 KOKIAn 2 year anniversary commemorative performance (Tokyo Metropolitan Teian Art Museum) ※ fan club-exclusive event

September 19 COCOON 1st Anniversary Special Live (Saitama, COCOON new urban center, Cocoon Plaza)

October 18 KOKIA LIVE Aki kana tsukimikai ('autumn moon viewing party') in MANDALA ~hokkori shimasho poku poku no yoru~ ('let's get warm and fluffy for a rhythmical night') (South Aoyama MANDALA) Additional performances on October 19 and 21 for 3 in total

October 22-23 NTT DoCoMo presents MUSIC LIVE IN Okinawa & new musical mobile phone experience event (Mihama multipurpose venue, Carnival Park Mihama) ※ 2 performances on both days, for a total of 4 performances

November 5 Special live talk to commemorate the opening of the mobile site and forest page of Giniro no kami no Agito (Origin: Spirits of the Past) (Shibuya DUO)

November 6 Double GIFT ~Cafe Classics Vol.4~ Genta Utsumi album 'preview' and Yuri Hiranumi album release commemorative live (Tokyo, HAKUJI HALL)  ※ Surprise guest performance of the song Daiji na no wa tsuyoku omou koto (‘the important things are the ones you think about often’)

November 10 Otani University school festival, Shimei festival ~garden party~ (kyoto, Otani University)

November 26 JA BANK Presents LIVE in MIE 2005 ACOUSTIC COLLABORATION 4 (Mie prefecture culture hall, big hall)

November 27 AIR-G' presents KOKIA Talk & Live (Aeon Sapporo Naebo shopping center) ※ 2 performances in 1 day

December 11 Special Christmas ceremony for the movie Giniro no kami no Agito (Origin: Spirits of the Past) (Tokyo, ADK Shouchaku square)

December 12 KOKIA LIVE in Motion Blue ~NY, Manhattan no yoru o mou ichido ('night at Manhattan, one more time')~ (Motion Blue, Yokohama) ※ 2 performances in 1 day.

December 17 DoCoMo×LACHIC SWEET CHRISTMAS KOKIA special live (Aichi, LACHIC 1F passage)

December 20 Xmas Live 2005 KOKIA dinner live. Sparkling Christmas! ~oshii jikan ni kanpai~ ('a toast to a delicious time') (Tokyo, Hotel Grand Pacific Meridian Palais Royal)

◆ Releases ◆

February 23 Release of the single dandelion (Victor Entertainment) ※ end theme for the Nippon TV show Super TV jouhou saizensen ('front line of the news')

July 21 Release of the single time to say goodbye (Victor Entertainment) ※end theme for the Fuji TV show Kinyou entertainment ('Friday entertainment') B-side song Shiawase no hanataba ('bouquet of happiness') is the end them for the Nippon TV show Shin! Dotchi no Ryôti Show ('The New Dotch Cooking Show')

◆ Other releases ◆

February 23 Release of the Hiroshi Ashino album Côte d’azur kara no kaze (la brise de la Côte d'Azur) ('breeze from the Côte D'Azure') (King Records) ※ Composed the song Larme ('tear')

March 30 Release of the DVD Minna no uta best hit collection ('songs for everyone') (EMI Music Japan) ※ Recording of Yuukyuu no mori ('forest of eternity')

July 27 Release of the singe Peace road under the name Roppongi Dansei Gasshoudan Club with KOKIA (Colombia Records) ※ Song commissioned by Samsung Japan for mine clearance on the Thai-Cambodian border. Performed only the title song, Peace road.

November 2 Release of the Yuri Hiranuma album Mada minu eiga no tame no ongaku ('Songs for movies you haven't seen yet') (Dreamusic) ※ Wrote and performed the song Daiji na no wa tsuyoku omou koto (‘the important things are the ones you think about often’)

◆ Books ◆

March Release of the piano score collection Piano hikigatari KOKIA / uta ga chikara + dandelion ('voice accompanied by piano / songs are strength') (Doremi Music Publishing Co.,Ltd.)

◆ Other ◆

Performed the song This is your life for a TV commercial for Olympus China.

#KOKIA #25 years of kokia in flashback

[rozwhitlock]

16th October, 2022 / training rooms. @general-indso​​​

The training facilities lingered in that uncomfortable in-between for Roz. Technically speaking, there was nothing strange about them spending time here. They could adjust the Collective equipment scattered throughout the building for any species, including Unsouled Leoran. Practically speaking, without even iron rank, they were always going to be one of the weakest Leorans. 

They didn’t want to feel self-conscious about that fact, but what they wanted to feel wasn’t the same as the truth. Easier to leave the training facility alone, and let their job keep them strong—as strong as they could be, at least. 

Today, though, they’d ventured in past the main training areas, waiting instead in one of the open multipurpose rooms. The space was empty enough for dancing or sparring, although as with any Leoran architecture there was greenery climbing the walls and curling down from arches in the ceiling. For today, Roz had dragged in a table and a mismatched set of chairs. General Indso seemed too dignified to sit on the floor. 

Roz was a loyal Leoran, but sometimes, they liked the outworlders better—today felt like one of those times, as they stared at the eclectic collection of basic tech they’d piled onto the table. Simple things, but things that would be useless in Roz’s hands alone, even with the revelation of the energy cores. It would be a long, long time before they could afford one of their own.

Somehow, though, General Indso didn’t mind letting Roz practice with hers. They brightened when they saw her at the doorway now, giving her a half-smile from where they sat cross-legged in one of the chairs. “I didn’t know what would work best,” they said, gesturing towards the table. 

It was easy to think of things they couldn’t use, but not as easy to figure out what would transport easily. They’d love to learn to drive, for example, but they could hardly fit an m.car into the training facility or ask the General to teach them something so complex. They’d settled on what they could find around their house—small appliances their family likely wouldn’t need this afternoon, flashlights forgotten in emergency kits, a portable radio.

Typically reserved, they didn’t bother hiding their excitement over the Collective’s tech, the energy cores, the hope that this could become the norm on their planet. Until the Collective, they’d taken it for granted: Unsouled meant they were missing something essential, meant they could never do the same things as the rest of Leora. They couldn’t imagine anyone saying that about the likes of General Indso or the other Starfleet members. “But they all run on mana, at least.”

#oh boy this is longer than intended sorry! #obviously you dont have to match (i will likely drop down now that ~ the scene is set ~) #thread: laeponia #laeponia001

[sportvenueandeventmanagment]

Entry 1- Sports Fan experience, media, or service enhancement.

Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden (MSG) otherwise known as the Garden, is a multipurpose indoor arena located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. MSG is historically known for being the world leader in live entertainment across its portfolio of iconic venues such as New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Beacon Theatre and The Chicago Theatre (Madison Square Garden Entertainment, 2024). The Garden can be labelled as “The World’s Most Famous Arena” (Madison Square Garden Entertainment, 2024) which is home to the most recognized professional sports teams, the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. The venue also showcases a variety of events such as, sport events, concerts, family friendly shows and special events. At MSG, the fan experience and service enhancement play a critical role in the everyday operations at the facility where it is suggested that “The arena always provides fans with an upbeat and pleasant experience” (Bleacher report, 2010). 

For a sporting venue such as Madison Square Garden, its identified as a world class arena meaning when it comes to fan experience and service enhancement it plays a big role to ensure it meets the expectations of its fans where according to Fernandes & Neves 2014, “Service experience is the core of service offering” (pg. 548) suggesting that fans play a role in receiving a high degree of service. For instance, major sport stadiums are known to drawn local community and visitor attraction to events that contribute to local communities (Ramos et al, 2023). In addition, the overall service that’s deliver across the stadium is top notch. Those in attendance at MSG will find it quite easy to find their way around the venue due to number of signage that are seen as you walk through the arena there is also a number of staff at hand to help with any questions or concerns.

 Due to the Madison Square Garden being a historically well-known venue it provides interstate and international travellers with opportunities that allow them to be given the ‘tour experience’ in this tour guests will be able to uncover the establishment of the venue, such as backstage access, luxury suite access and iconic concave ceiling. Not only does Madison Square Garden offer professional sporting events and music events it also provides extra services and accommodates to fans who are eager to see the iconic venue outside of these events.

From my own experience, I was given the chance to visit the venue in 2019 during my US trip and I can admit it’s a spectacular venue with incredibly friendly staff who are available to you at any given time. 

Bleacher Report. (2010, April 8th). Stadium Journey Review: Madison Square Garden- - Home of the New York Knicks. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/375170-stadium-journey-the-worlds-most-famous-arena-madison-square-garden

Fernandes, T., & Neves, S. (2014). The role of servicescape as a driver of customer value in experience-centric service organizations: the Dragon Football Stadium case. Journal of strategic marketing, 22(6), 548-560

Madison Square Garden. (2024). About. https://www.msg.com/madison-square-garden

Ramos, R. F., Biscaia, R., Moro, S., & Kunkel, T. (2023). Understanding the importance of sport stadium visits to teams and cities through the eyes of online reviewers. Leisure Studies, 42(5), 693-708

Tripadvisor. (2024). Madison Square Garden’s reviews. https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g60763-d275371-Reviews-Madison_Square_Garden-New_York_City_New_York.html

[handbagfashionexpert]

Creative Ways To Use Your Waterproof Beach Bag

Looking beyond its primary function, a beach bag waterproof offers versatility and utility in various settings. Here are some creative ways to make the most out of your beach bag:

Travel Companion: Use your beach bag as a carry-on when traveling. Its waterproof material will protect your belongings from unexpected spills or rain showers. Plus, its spacious design allows you to pack essentials like a change of clothes, snacks, and entertainment for long flights or road trips.

Poolside Organizer: Keep your poolside essentials organized and easily accessible by using your beach bag as a poolside organizer. Store items like sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, and water bottles in different compartments for convenient access while lounging by the pool.

Picnic Carrier: Transform your beach bag into a picnic carrier for outdoor dining adventures. Pack picnic essentials such as a blanket, reusable plates and utensils, napkins, snacks, and drinks in your waterproof beach bag. Its insulated compartments can also keep food and beverages cool during hot summer days.

Hiking Backpack: When hitting the trails, use your waterproof beach bag as a hiking backpack. Its durable material can withstand rugged terrain, while its multiple compartments allow you to organize hiking essentials like water bottles, snacks, a first aid kit, and a lightweight jacket.

Gym Bag: Need a gym bag for your workout session? Your waterproof beach bag can serve as an excellent gym companion. Pack gym clothes, sneakers, a water bottle, towel, toiletries, and other workout essentials in your beach bag for easy transport to and from the gym.

Diaper Bag: Parents on the go can repurpose their waterproof beach bag as a diaper bag. Its spacious interior can accommodate diapers, wipes, changing mats, bottles, baby clothes, toys, and other baby essentials. The waterproof material also makes it easy to clean in case of spills or messes.

Pet Supplies Carrier: For pet owners, a waterproof beach bag can double as a pet supplies carrier for outings with your furry friend. Pack pet essentials such as water bowls, food, treats, toys, leash, waste bags, and a portable pet bed in your beach bag for trips to the park or beach.

Outdoor Concert Tote: Attending an outdoor concert or festival? Use your waterproof beach bag as a tote to carry your essentials. Pack items like a blanket or towel to sit on, snacks, drinks, sunscreen, a hat, and a portable charger for your electronic devices.

Campsite Organizer: When camping, your waterproof beach bag can serve as a campsite organizer to keep your gear tidy. Store camping essentials like flashlights, matches, a multi-tool, cooking utensils, and toiletries in separate compartments for easy access while outdoors.

Emergency Kit: Prepare for unexpected emergencies by using your beach bag as an emergency kit. Pack items such as a flashlight, batteries, a first aid kit, non-perishable snacks, water bottles, a portable radio, and a multipurpose tool in your waterproof bag for peace of mind during emergencies or natural disasters.

Shopping Tote: Say goodbye to single-use plastic bags by using your waterproof beach bag as a reusable shopping tote. Bring it with you to the grocery store, farmers' market, or shopping mall to carry your purchases while reducing plastic waste.

Laundry Bag: Simplify laundry day by using your beach bag as a laundry bag to transport dirty clothes to the laundromat or laundry room. Its waterproof material will contain any spills or leaks, and its spacious design can accommodate a large load of laundry.

From travel adventures to everyday errands, a waterproof beach bag offers endless possibilities for organization and convenience. Get creative and discover new ways to utilize your beach bag beyond the shoreline!

#Creative #ways #use #waterproof beach bags #beach bag

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Multiscreen Instagram Reel Motion Design from Antony Parker on Vimeo.

✔️ Download here: templatesbravo.com/vh/item/multiscreen-instagram-reel/50154350

“Instagram Stories Reels is an Energetic instagram templates for Premiere Pro MOGRT . Using Dynamic animation and graphics to create a Seamless Grid Vertical Multi Screen Reel templates.”

Multiscreen Instagram Reel – Premiere Pro MOGRT It features an Energetic, Powerful, Upbeat and modern based around the popular Reels Promo trend and easy to update, manipulate and alter to suit your individual styles. Perfect for podcasts, branding, promo, advertising, commercial, identifier, logo reveal, animation, web, app, game, radio, TV and Youtube.

Project Includes

Multiscreen Instagram Reel – ( 1080×1920 ) (0:30)

Project Features

No Plugins Required Easy to Edit Modular Structure Multipurpose Project Well organized Fast Rend

[ecommerceshopifytheme]

Electrolyte - Electronics & Gadgets Ecommerce Shopify Theme

Electrolyte is a electronics & gadgets multipurpose shopify theme with high conversion rate for online store like stylish, responsive, drone, earbuds, computer & accessories, laptop, mobiles, radio, gadgets, smart tv, usb drive, trimmer and eCommerce store.

Electrolyte is clean multipurpose eCommerce shopify theme for a business like eCommerce store, beauty, supermarket, medical, grocery, helathcare, food store, electronics repair, automobile, gadget store, online store, electronics shop, shopping store, responsive store, electronics store, multipurpose eCommerce responsive store support to all device.

Electrolyte has multi features like multiple shopify font & custom font option like google web fonts, multiple color option, RTL & BOX layout option, multiple headers and footer options, multiple product pages, multiple product pages tab design, multiple blog pages, multiple collection pages, multiple grid and list, advanced filter, multiple menu option, differential mega-menu, multiple minicart style, multiple categories, multiple exclusive features, multiple newsletter-popup, product swatch element, product quick-view, predictive ajax search, mobile-friendly, fully responsive, one click installation, easy to customize, SEO optimize, written in clean code and easy for developers who want to build their own projects or client project using shopify frameworks using powerful design quality and features.

Electrolyte core features

10+ Homepage layout

10+ Header style

10+ Footer style

4+ Minicart style

Unlimited menu

8+ Menu option

Responsive menu

7+ Product layout

7+ Blog pages

5+ Categories

6+ Collection pages

Multiple product grid option(2, 3 & 4)

Multiple product list option

Multiple product pages tab option(3)

Mobile optimized design

Newsletter-popup

Product quick-view

Advanced filter 2.0

Section in every page

Magnific popup integration with product slider images in product page

Amazing 5 stars customer support

Social share features

Build Wishlist

Fully responsive (Tested on multiple devices)

Fully compatible (with all major browsers such as firefox, safari, chrome, ie11+)

Build with latest Bootstrap 5 version

Modern & clean design

Drag & Drop sections

Shopify fonts

Custom font likegoogle web fonts

Color option

RTL & BOX layout

Predictive ajax search

About

Contact

404

SEO optimization

Clean code

Well documentation

Lifetime free updates

#ecommerce #shopify #theme

[nirbobharvey]

Tornado Emergency Preparedness – What to Do and Who to Call

Avoid being unprepared for the devastation and calamity tornadoes cause when they touch down and roar through your community. Knowing how to prepare and what to expect during and after such a disaster will help get you quickly on your feet.

New Image Roofing Atlanta assembled this comprehensive guide for tornado preparedness, damage mitigation, and recovery.

Tornado Watch Vs. Tornado Warning

When weather conditions are primed for tornado formation, the National Weather Service (NWS) will issue advisories to all communities in that area. Some people still confuse the difference between a watch and a warning. Consider the following explanations:

Tornado Watch – issued by the NWS when weather conditions in an area suggest an increased severe weather risk capable of producing a tornado.

Tornado Warning – The NWS releases a Tornado Warning when a tornado has been observed or detected by weather radar. A warning means you should immediately seek shelter.

Tornado Preparedness

Tornadoes are unpredictable and destructive natural forces that can wreak havoc on homes and communities. Being prepared for these emergencies is crucial to ensuring your loved one’s safety and minimizing potential damages. Here’s how you can stay a step ahead:

Create and Rehearse an Emergency Plan – Develop a detailed emergency plan including a designated safe room or shelter in or near your home. Practice tornado drills with your family to ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go when a tornado warning is issued.

Put Together an Emergency Kit (Evacuation Go-Bag) – Assemble a comprehensive emergency kit containing essentials like water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, clothes, important documents, and medications. Keep the kit in your designated safe area for easy access during a tornado.

Creating an evacuation go-bag is a crucial step in emergency preparedness. In times of crisis, having a well-equipped bag ready to go can make a significant difference. Here are the essential items for an emergency kit or evacuation go-bag:

1. Identification and Important Documents

Personal identification (ID, passport, driver’s license)

Emergency contact information

Insurance information

Medical records and prescriptions

Copies of important documents (insurance, birth certificates, marriage certificates, deeds)

2. Communication Essentials

Fully charged cell phone and charger

Multiple charged device batteries

Portable power bank

Battery-operated or hand-crank radio

Emergency whistle

3. First Aid Kit

Adhesive bandages and sterile dressings

Antiseptic wipes

Pain relievers (aspirin, ibuprofen)

Prescription medications

Tweezers and scissors

First aid manual

4. Clothing and Personal Items

2 or 3 changes of clothes (including undergarments and socks)

Sturdy shoes or boots

Hat and gloves

Rain poncho or jacket

Personal hygiene necessities (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, feminine hygiene products)

Bath and hand towels

5. Shelter and Bedding

Lightweight, compact emergency shelter (tent or tarp)

Sleeping bag or blanket

Travel pillows

Space-saving emergency blankets or wraps

6. Nutrition and Hydration

Non-perishable, easy-to-open food items (granola bars, energy bars, canned goods)

Bottled water or water purification tablets

Compact water filter or purification system

Lightweight mess kit or reusable utensils

Note: Some companies like Ready Hour, Augason Farms, and My Patriot Supply produce shelf-stable meals and snacks packaged for long-term storage (similar to MREs issued to troops by the military).

7. Tools and Multi-Function Items

Multipurpose tool or knife (Swiss Army knife)

Duct tape

Ropes or paracord

LED flashlights with extra batteries

Glow sticks

8. Navigation and Maps

Local maps

Compass

GPS device (Device service may be interrupted if not satellite-enabled)

Whistle with a compass and thermometer

9. Cash and Important Cards

Cash (including coins)

Credit/debit cards

Prepaid phone card

Note: Convenience stores, supermarkets, gas stations, and restaurants depend on power and connectivity to process credit or debit card payments.

10. Personal Comfort Items

Notepad, post-its, and pen

Entertainment items (book, playing cards)

Comfort items for children (stuffed animals, toys, games)

11. Miscellaneous Items

Face masks

Emergency contact information for friends and family members

Compact umbrella

Personal protection items (gloves, long-sleeve shirts, masks, etc.)

Sanitation and waste disposal supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, wet wipes, soap, etc.)

12. Special Needs Items

Baby formula and diapers (if applicable)

Specialized medical equipment or supplies

Pet essentials (if evacuating with pets)

Customize your go-bag based on your and your family’s specific needs. Periodically review and update the contents to ensure everything is in good condition and that it meets your current needs. Consider the climate and potential hazards in your region when assembling items for your evacuation go-bag.

Stay Informed – Stay updated on weather forecasts and tornado warnings. Invest in a NOAA weather radio for real-time alerts. Additionally, download weather apps (The Weather Channel) on your smartphone to receive notifications and updates.

Read more about NOAA weather radios and programming at weather.gov/mob/nwr

Fortify Your Home – Consider reinforcing your home by installing storm shutters, impact-resistant windows, and a reinforced roof. These measures can help minimize damage caused by strong winds and flying debris.

Tornado Damages – Roof and Home

Tornadoes impact varied locations across the country every year, bringing tremendous winds and destruction (from minor cosmetic damages to catastrophic structural failures) in their paths. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains, the Midwest, and the Southeast, they have been reported in all 50 states. Consider the following hazards:

Wind Damage – Tornadoes generate powerful winds capable of causing extensive roof, gutter, siding, and window damage. Check for loose or missing shingles, damaged gutters and siding, and broken windows after a tornado has passed.

Tip: Have your roofing system thoroughly inspected by a professional roofer and repaired or reinforced before a storm system ravages your community.

Flying Debris – Tornadoes can lift and hurl debris at high speeds, leading to significant structural damage. Inspect your property for signs of impact, like dents or punctures in the roof, siding, and windows.

Note: Keep all lawn furniture and decorations safely stored when not in use and move potted plants indoors when the weather looks ominous.

Tip: Have trees annually inspected and pruned to keep them healthy and sturdy.

Water Damage – Tornadoes are often accompanied by hail and significant rainfall. Inspect your home for water leaks and damage to ceilings, walls, and floors. Promptly address any water-related issues to prevent mold and further deterioration.

Structural Damage – Tornadoes can compromise a home’s structural integrity. Look for leaning walls, sagging ceilings, or any potential foundation issues. Structural damages should be addressed promptly to avoid costly problems.

Emergency Services (Post Tornado)

After experiencing a tornado’s immense power and destruction, you may experience a sense of helplessness. The following services will help you get your bearings:

Emergency Response Teams – After a tornado, local emergency response teams and agencies will be on the scene to provide immediate assistance. Follow their instructions and seek shelter in designated areas.

Medical Assistance – In a tornado’s aftermath, medical assistance may be required. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be deployed and on hand to provide aid and attend to any injuries promptly.

Utility Restoration – Contact utility companies to report gas leaks, electrical issues, or water supply disruptions. Strictly avoid using damaged utilities until they have been inspected and deemed safe by professionals.

Community Support – Local community centers, churches, and shelters may provide assistance, including food, water, clothing, transportation, and temporary housing. Stay informed about available resources and support services in your area.

Having a list of important emergency numbers readily available is crucial during a natural disaster or any emergency situation. Ensure that all family members are aware of the following numbers, and consider keeping a printed copy in your emergency kit. Here’s a list of key emergency numbers:

Emergency Services – 911 – This universal emergency number can be dialed for immediate assistance from police, fire, medical, and other emergency services.

Local Emergency Management Agency – Find the contact information for your local emergency management agency, which is responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts in your area.

Non-Emergency Police Line – In situations that require police assistance but are not immediate emergencies, having the non-emergency police line for your local law enforcement agency is crucial.

Fire Department – Save the direct number to your local fire department for non-emergencies or for information about fire safety and prevention.

Hospital and Medical Facilities – Keep the contact information for the nearest hospital and medical facilities in case of injuries or medical emergencies.

Poison Control Center – 800-222-1222 (United States)

Reporting Utility Disruptions

Know how to reach your utility providers to report gas leaks, power outages, or water-related emergencies.

Gas Emergency (gas company)

Power Outage (electric company)

Water Emergency (water utility)

Tip: Refer to your monthly service statements or contact your property management company to discover and record these numbers.

Local Weather Information

Tune in to local weather channels or radio stations for up-to-date information on weather conditions and alerts.

Tip: Download a weather app on your mobile device for notifications and alerts.

National Weather Service (NWS)

The NWS provides nationwide weather alerts and forecasts. Be aware of their local contact number for relevant information.

Animal Control – Humane Society

If you have pets or encounter animals in distress, having the number for animal control services is crucial.

The Humane Society of the United States – 866-720-2676

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a valuable resource during disasters, providing shelter, assistance, and support. Know how to contact your local Red Cross chapter.

American Red Cross Main Phone Number – 800-733-2767

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

FEMA provides assistance and resources during major disasters. Familiarize yourself with their contact information for guidance and support.

FEMA Helpline – 800-621-3362 (TTY – 800-462-7585) (United States)

Tip: Download and use the FEMA mobile app.

Other Essential Emergency Contacts

Consider researching and documenting the following agencies and providers for your records and future reference:

1. Local Government Offices – Save the numbers for your local government offices, including city hall and county offices, for additional information and assistance.

2. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – CERT teams are trained community volunteers who assist emergency services during disasters. Know how to contact your local CERT for additional support. Search for a local program or register your group at community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/welcome-to-cert?language=en_US

3. Insurance Providers – Keep an updated list of contact numbers for your insurance providers, including:

Homeowners

Renters

Auto

Note: Major insurance providers will typically deploy emergency response teams to communities suffering significant damages from severe storms.

4. Family and Friends – Keep a printed list of contact numbers for family members and close friends who may not be living with you. Formulate a communication plan in case of separation during an emergency.

5. Neighbors and Local Support – Establish a community network and know the contact information for neighbors or local community groups that can provide support during emergencies.

Note: Local emergency numbers and services may vary. Always follow local guidelines and stay informed about the specific emergency numbers relevant to your region.

How to Get Your Home and Roof Repaired

After a severe weather event, it is crucial to act quickly to assess damages, file claims, and have repairs or replacements made (claims are expedited first-come-first-served). Consider the following:

1. Document Damages – Take photographs and videos of all tornado-related damages to your home, both interior and exterior. This documentation will be crucial when filing insurance claims and working with contractors.

Tip: Schedule free home and roof inspections and evaluations to obtain professional reports on your home’s sustained damages. Schedule your roof inspection now. Visit newimageroofingatlanta.com/roofing-services/roof-maintenance/roof-inspections

2. Contact Your Insurance Provider – Notify your insurance company as soon as possible after the tornado. Provide them with a detailed description of the damages and the documentation you have collected. Begin the claims process promptly.

3. Choose Reputable Contractors – Choose experienced and reputable contractors for repairs. Request and Obtain multiple quotes, check references, and verify credentials before making any decision. Ensure the contractors are licensed, bonded, and insured.

4. Coordinate with Insurance Adjuster – Work closely with your insurance adjuster and contractors during the inspection process. Ensure that all damages are thoroughly assessed and included in the insurance claim.

5. Timely Repairs – Once your insurance claim is approved, schedule repairs promptly. Address structural issues, roof damage, water and mold remediation, and any other necessary repairs or services to restore your home to its pre-tornado condition.

Tornado Emergencies

In this article, you discovered crucial information about tornado preparedness, roof and home damages caused by tornadoes, emergency services available post-tornado, and steps to getting your home, roof, and life put back together.

Taking time to assemble the things and plans you need during a natural disaster minimizes the chaos experienced after such events.

Failure to prepare for an eventual tornado or severe weather event will leave you physically, emotionally, and financially vulnerable in the catastrophic aftermath.

Sources: www.weather.gov ready.gov/tornadoes cdc.gov/disasters/tornadoes/prepared.html redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/tornado.html humanesociety.org/contact-us

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