All articles tagged with #structural damage
A recent test has revealed that the sonic boom generated by SpaceX's Starship could pose a risk of structural damage to nearby buildings and infrastructure. This finding highlights the potential challenges in managing the environmental impact of launching such powerful spacecraft.
A tornado touched down in Montgomery County, Maryland, causing significant damage including downed trees, collapsed homes, and road closures. Several people were rescued from debris-filled homes and hospitalized. The National Weather Service issued warnings, and officials declared a "Condition Red" due to scarce emergency resources. Residents are advised to stay away from dangerous areas with downed wires and debris.
Tornadoes and high winds caused structural damage and left at least two people injured across several states in the Midwest, including Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Homes were damaged in Iowa, and there were reports of injuries near Overbrook, Kansas. The University of Iowa issued a tornado warning, and straight-line winds caused damage across parts of the state. Severe weather also knocked down trees and power lines in the Kansas City area and caused tornado damage north of the city in Smithville, Missouri.
Three multifamily homes in Newark, New Jersey, damaged during an earthquake have been deemed structurally safe, allowing residents to return home after power was restored. The city evacuated 10 families over concerns of potential structural damage, impacting a total of 25 people, including 3 children. Some families faced challenges finding accommodations that accept their pets, but some have been provided with hotel vouchers for three nights. The earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, stirred memories of past seismic events in the region, prompting ongoing assessments of buildings for damage and power outages.
A Target store in Barboursville, West Virginia has closed indefinitely after a slipping hillside caused structural damage, leading to a partial collapse. The store initially closed on Feb. 2, but suffered further damage due to additional slipping. Water supply to the area has been limited, and three homes received voluntary evacuation notices. Target plans to demolish the back portion of the store, with no timeline available for reopening.
The R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has released an emergency inspection report revealing structural damage to the Washington Bridge, leading to its immediate closure. The report includes images showing the failure of steel anchor pins that hold major beams in place. The pins, dating back to 1968, had reached the end of their useful life, causing accelerated deterioration. The bridge was last inspected in July and deemed to be in good condition. The closure has resulted in significant traffic disruptions, with the eastbound side expected to reopen in two weeks and the westbound side in at least three months.
A school bus crashed into a home in Howell, New Jersey after the driver apparently fell asleep. Fortunately, there were no children on board. The bus hit a utility pole, a mailbox, and slammed into a house where a family was gathered in the kitchen. The driver suffered minor injuries and there is major structural damage to the home. The family will need to find alternative accommodations until the house is deemed safe.
Miles Murray, 19, of Henniker, New Hampshire, died in a crash after allegedly fleeing police in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The vehicle he was driving crashed into a mulch bed, became airborne, and hit a rock wall, tree, and light post before striking a parked Jeep Wrangler and crashing through a home, with the engine block landing in the second floor. Murray was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the driver was impaired, but empty beer cans and a fake Vermont driver's license were found at the crash site. The homeowner's house has been condemned due to the structural damage caused by the crash.
The Golden Fire in Oregon has grown to 2,137 acres with 15% containment. Firefighters are making progress in extending mop-up efforts, but 46 single residences and 69 outbuildings have been destroyed. Three single residences and four outbuildings have been damaged. Evacuation orders are in place, and internet services are being restored. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire crews in Omaha are battling an explosion at a home in the north Omaha area. The explosion caused the west-side wall of the home to separate, but everyone inside was safely evacuated. The gas line has been shut off, and the fire is now under control. The neighboring home also sustained structural damage. One dog was rescued from the home, and the Red Cross has been called to assist the displaced occupants.
A windstorm with gusts up to 70 mph swept through West Virginia, causing structural damage and power outages. The storm knocked down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without electricity. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore power.