When there is a dry spell, grass begins to turn brown. Flowers need to be watered more frequently. Dirt patches dry up. Cracks form across the surface of the ground. After many weeks of such weather, plants die out. The roots of the plants, which previously anchored soil down, can no longer keep the soil from eroding. The dirt is then blown up by the wind, causing huge clouds known as dust storms. Because they can turn the sky dark, they are sometimes known as black blizzards.

Under this act, the state is empowered to collect up to $100,000 in suppression costs from a landowner if: the fire spreads within the protection zone around a structure and driveway that does not meet the standards and the Oregon Department of Forestry incurs extraordinary costs for suppression. The cost collection may be greater than $100,000 if a landowner is found to be willful, negligent or malicious in the origin of the fire. See similar questions...

The first sign of a drought problem: your lawn turns a dark bluish-green tinge. Leaf folding causes this color change. You’ll also notice that a water-deprived lawn loses its springiness and footprints remain following any foot traffic. Most lawns go dormant about three days after drought-caused wilting begins. In the event that you can't find an answer to your question in our 'frequently asked question' list, please don't hesitate to contact us. See similar questions...

It will take several years of good snowpack and precipitation to restore reservoir levels to the state they were in four years ago. This presents a challenge for the State Engineer, whose job it is to manage water supplies for all New Mexicans. In a worst-case scenario, the State Engineer would have to make a priority call on certain river basins. See similar questions...

If a flu pandemic occurs, it is unlikely that a vaccine will available in the early stages. Taking antiviral medicines to prevent pandemic flu will not be helpful for several reasons. First, when flu hits a community, it tends to circulate for 6-12 weeks. It is unlikely that there will be enough antiviral medicine for everyone to take preventive treatment for this length of time. See similar questions...

Some delay may transpire, and it should be noted that all vehicles are maintained to a high mechanical standard, but as with any antique of 60 years of age or more, the unexpected may happen. Vintage Car Rentals will do its utmost to ensure your Special Occasion is not marred by any delays. Top of Page See similar questions...

When a breach of license occurs, the vendor usually notifies SEIR. We research the incident and work with the campus to discover the source of the breach. SEIR is aware that our students and educators are not malicious in their intent to violate a license. See similar questions...

Nothing is more disappointing than receiving a shipment you have been waiting for broken." For this reason we double pack all our shipment with expert care. Our breakage rate is less than one percent." Still breakage can occur. If an item is broken please contact customer service at 1-888-775-5267." We will ship you a new item immediately. Please keep the broken item in the original packaging for ten days" to be picked up. See similar questions...

this seems to be a growing problem, we are committed to replacing screens up to a certain amount. A sales associate with go over this with you as it appears in the contract. See similar questions...

Slippage usually occurs in the first two weeks after surgery and is experienced as vomiting everything that is swallowed. It can be treated by taking the fluid out of the band and in most cases it can be re-inflated in two or three weeks. Sometimes surgery is necessary. See similar questions...

If you are working outside of British Columbia and you normally live and work in B.C. and your employer is based in B.C., you will usually be covered by WorkSafeBC. If you're not covered by WorkSafeBC, contact the workers' compensation board of the province in which you were injured. In some cases, you may be eligible for workers' compensation in B.C. and another province. In that case you have three months from the date of your injury to decide from which board you intend to claim compensation. See similar questions...

Start HicEst again, open your script, see that nothing is lost. Even undo/redo pointers are conserved. See similar questions...

There are times when demand for particular products will exceed our quantity on hand or you may have ordered a rare map that is on order by us and has simply not yet arrived. In the case of any unexpected delay, we will inform you as promptly as possible and keep you abreast of your order's status. Some products are available by special order only and will generally be indicated in the product information. See similar questions...

The principal is adjusted downward, and your interest payments are less than they would be if inflation occurred or if the Consumer Price Index remained the same. You have this safeguard: at maturity, if the adjusted principal is less than the security's original principal, you are paid the original principal. See similar questions...

First we must realize that a dry, dingy colored lawn as a result of drought conditions does not mean that the lawn is dying. Cool season lawn grasses simply go dormant during very stressful hot conditions. If a soil test has not been done in several years, this is a good place to start. By following the soil lab's recommendations in the spring you will know how much lime to add for optimal growing conditions. See similar questions...

A drought is a prolonged period of less-than-normal precipitation that impacts, or may impact, water supplies. Typically, drought also affects the health of vegetation (trees, grasslands, etc.) and wildlife within the area impacted by the dry conditions. SRP and the Valley of the Sun is currently experiencing its longest drought on record (1996-2007). See similar questions...

Once you have reached an agreement on all or some of the issues being mediated, the mediator will draft an agreement acceptable to all parties and representatives. If the mediation originated from an EEO complaint, the mediator will provide a draft template that contains standard language typical of an EEO settlement. See page 14 for a sample agreement under the EEO complaint process. See similar questions...

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EQs occur on faults. When an EQ occurs on one of these faults, the rock on one side of the fault slips with respect to the other. The fault surface can be vertical, horizontal, or at some angle to the surface of the earth. The slip direction can also be at any angle. See similar questions...