In the movie Twister, Helen Hunt (Dr. Jo Harding) and Bill Paxton (Bill Harding) spend their days chasing tornados around the country side. They are trying to flood the deadly black funnels with miniature sensors that will track the tornado’s movement, power, and structure.
The major reason is change. Most traditionalists of such rural communities find that commercial buildings and development will increase the number of people, the amount of pollution, and ultimately change the landscape in a very negative way. The fight is really over changing tradition and changing the very culture of a community and that is why it is such a heated battle at times.
There are a few breathtaking moments where you fear their lines won’t last and their strength will give out, dooming them to the vortex. And then just like that, it passes as the tornado continues along its trail, pretending like it hadn’t just tried to destroy their lives.
The power of the tornado is unimaginable. It could have meant the end of these two, and yet Dr. Jo and Bill come out of the experience unscathed.It’s amazing to think that we could anchor ourselves to something so small and have it keep us safe from the strength of a tornado. Large buildings were left decimated in its path, and yet this one pipe came out damage free.
The peak of Mount Timpanogos is one of the tallest in the entire state, with an elevation of 11,752 feet. Unless you are an experienced winter climber, it’s best to hike this trail in the late spring, summer or early fall. The hike is about 14 miles round trip-so be prepared. Be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen.
Making sure that there is a steady and well planned commercial development in a town is crucial for economic stability and in order to maintain the peace of people. The last thing that a small town should do is scare the members of the community with a disruptive environment.
Are you to just let it pass over you? According to the CDCP, here is an emergency plan that could save your life in a similar situation: First, if you are in a car, do not try to outrun it. It didn’t work for the Hardings and it’s not going to work for you. Park the car. Get out.
When commercial projects are suggested in city council meetings, these investors will be coming out of the wood works. One place that might be considered an anomaly is Williston, North Dakota where many general contractors find commercial construction projects relatively easy to pass through city councils. This has a lot to do with the revenue it brings to the city.
Protect your head with an object or your arms and wait for it to pass. You may cock your head to the side and seriously doubt the effectiveness of this plan. “Where’s the pipe?” you might ask. Well, sometimes you just don’t have that option. Most of the time you’ll only have a few minutes to respond before the tornado reaches your area. This is a proven plan of action that could save your life.
MBA Construction is a general contractor in Williston ND. We specialize in design-build, build-to-print and construction management in the energy, industrial & medical industries.
