ironwood: (MISC / people)
ɪʀᴏɴᴡᴏᴏᴅ ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ ᴇsʜᴀɪ ([personal profile] ironwood) wrote in [community profile] tushanshu_logs2017-01-11 12:51 am

[EVENT] Cold Winds Blowin'...

Characters: All
Date: January 10-31, 2018
Location: Keeliai, all sectors
Situation: Hurricane and ensuing cleanup
Warnings/Rating: add warnings to headers as necessary, please.


Come late night on the 10th, carrying over into the wee hours of the 11th, the winds that have been on and off all month pick up, howling between buildings and rattling anything not nailed down. The worst of it comes over the next day, when the winds don't actually stop, sweeping through the city at high speeds and bringing rain and all kinds of debris with them.

The canals in Water are nearly impassable, making travel even more inadvisable than it would have been. In some places the wind takes out the power, too, leaving several people temporarily without much in the way of heat -- not good when the average temperature is hovering around 5°C (about 40°F). The rain comes heavier over the course of the day, and flooding both minor and major abounds; during the worst of the storm the canals are near to overflowing and there's a sincere -- and realized -- risk of drowning. As the flooding rises fast, some unprepared citizens may be caught by these rushing torrents and need rescue.

The storm settles down toward the end of the twelfth, leaving only brisk winds and a sullen drizzle as it finally passes the city by. In its wake, however, is a vast array of damage, and significant repairs to be made.

The high winds have knocked many trees down, some of which landed on homes and businesses -- in some cases, punching right through the roofs, rendering the buildings temporarily unlivable, and sending their occupants out into the storm to seek their nearest secondary shelter. Flooding is wide-scale, doing immeasurable amounts of property damage and putting many lives at risk. Many are left injured, homeless, or their businesses and livelihoods in ruins. Even more have lost personal possessions that are irreplaceable.

All told, the Merchant's Guild estimates that nearly 10% of the city's residential districts have suffered severe damage, meaning that the homes in those areas are not structurally safe to live in until repairs are made. This translates to about 6000 kedan across all Sectors in need of temporary housing. A further 20% (roughly 10,000) of the city has experienced moderate damage, so their homes are livable, but they may be without power, heat, or necessities like running water or adequate food stores.

The rest of the city takes light damage, mostly in the way of flooding and damaged goods. Volunteers are needed all over the place to remove storm debris to a growing mountain of wreckage outside the city walls. Everything from broken windows and furniture, to entire trees and large sections of rooftops need to be hauled away, and in some cases, the Foreigners' abilities will be much appreciated, since whatever left is going to be done with kirin-hauled carts and sledges.

Through the rest of the month, repairs are in progress, most of it taking place beneath a sapping cold rain, which impedes both repairs and volunteers' health, and many come down with walking pneumonia and flu-like afflictions. Usayi is among those organizing work crews for the clearing of large debris and urgent patches; he'll be spearheading those efforts as the month wears on as well. The Woodsmen also call for help from as many volunteers as possible, citing the loss of a great deal of growing and stored seeds, as well as the damage to their agricultural land plots, which are now littered with more debris.
purrns: (🐾 Too late for second guessing)

[personal profile] purrns 2017-02-01 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
His grin widens and he goes into the most dramatic stance he can think of. Arm over his eyes, hand on his heart. Such tragedy. He's clearly enjoying this too.

"Your cruelty truly knows no bounds."
schrodingersghost: (phantom - skepticism)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2017-02-02 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
"What's that?"
redlightgreenlight: (Unsure)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2017-02-02 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
The cat did not care what Bakura wanted and Valdis made no move to stop her pet from bothering him.

"How did the Dojo fare?"

Anani took Bakura's momentary distraction as invitation to hop into the thief's lap, still purring.

looksfine: (pic#5522660)

[personal profile] looksfine 2017-02-02 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
At his question, Aya wondered if she should have been more specific in her questioning. Or given more details about their intended destination.

"I am aware that there are those who are adverse to flight, but unless you are equipped with an extraordinary running speed, it would be the most efficient method. The damage I am referring to is on the sector border."
unetrustworthy: (watching in amusement)

[personal profile] unetrustworthy 2017-02-02 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
"It's all about knowing my opponent." She lifted a finger and lightly tapped at her head, before bending down to sweep up the latest pile of dirt into the aforementioned dustbin, which was then deposited over into the trash. "You superheroes have your secret powers, and I have mine."

(Strangely reminiscent of another conversation, with another individual she knew, though this time used in a slightly different context.)
purrns: (🐾 From a mean old man)

[personal profile] purrns 2017-02-02 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
He remembers, oh he remembers. He clears his throat, grin still plastered over his face.

"You rally do. I know when to admit I've been defeated, and you, Midii Une, have defeated me."
purrns: (🐾 Turning my cheek)

[personal profile] purrns 2017-02-02 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
"What? Most Haunted? You've never seen it?"
unetrustworthy: (i didn't know i remembered how to smile)

[personal profile] unetrustworthy 2017-02-02 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Which means I win."

She...wasn't entirely sure what she had won, considering it hadn't been much of a bluff in the first place, but she had an idea. And the worst that could happen with this idea was that it didn't work, which meant it was worth trying.

"Which means...you have to do something for me."
schrodingersghost: (phantom revelations)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2017-02-02 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Can't say I have." Danny shrugs. "Though to be fair, I usually skip over ghost movies and tv shows. I get enough of that in real life."
schrodingersghost: (phantom revelations)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2017-02-02 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
Danny makes a face.

"I hate Halloween. Something always happens."
jinzhong: (Default)

[personal profile] jinzhong 2017-02-02 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
Jackie turns when the door opens, expecting to see another kedan - but he's pleased to see Tony. "Hey!" he says, trying to keep his voice down, though there's no disguising that he's glad to see the kid.

"Yeah, you know. Didn't get hit too bad, so I figure I should help out."
backwordscompatible: (no words)

[personal profile] backwordscompatible 2017-02-02 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
"...really?"

She raised an eyebrow, honestly surprised. Something always happening...was kind of the definition of a great Halloween for her, but then, she'd always had a darker sense of humor beneath the quippy snark.

"I mean, I was kidnapped and tied up and had my friend's motorcycle blown up...oh, and met an actual ghost...and I still didn't think it was worth blaming a whole holiday over. Though, admittedly, I was supposed to go to my friends' school dance that night. Dressed up as a witch and everything."
purrns: (🐾 Now that you know)

[personal profile] purrns 2017-02-02 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess you've got a point," Chat shrugs. "They're not real ghosts, anyway, not really. Just this guy walking around 'haunted' houses and saying he can feel a cold chill and whatever. Sometimes a lamp will move. That's about as spooky as it gets."
purrns: (🐾 I'm defying gravity)

[personal profile] purrns 2017-02-02 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Chat's smirk very quickly vanishes. Uh oh. He didn't see this one coming. He folds his arms, trying to remain macho about all this.

"Wh- what sort of thing do you want me to do? I'm cool. I can do anything."

He really can't.
schrodingersghost: (phantom - why is this my life?)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2017-02-03 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
"That sounds really lame. Most of the ghosts I know would laugh."
unetrustworthy: (im not smiling)

[personal profile] unetrustworthy 2017-02-03 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
Wow. That...actually worked.

(She mental note as such for possible future use.)

It would have been so easy to ask for something above and beyond. Just to strike a further blow to his ego. Or even really hit home by demanding a duration of time in which he was no longer able to make his beloved puns. Truthfully, the latter crossed her mind more than once...but she wasn't that mean. She just didn't have it in her.

Instead, she held out both the broom and the dust pan.

"Finish cleaning the sidewalk for me?" The area around them was mostly clear. Maybe another twenty minutes of sweeping. Half hour, tops. "...I haven't had my lunch yet, and I want to go eat."
schrodingersghost: (pic#6326414)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2017-02-03 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
He points at himself.

"Ghost superhero. I fight ghost criminals. Halloween is a thing."
backwordscompatible: (I know what this calls for....)

[personal profile] backwordscompatible 2017-02-03 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
In response, she pointed right back at herself.

"Witch." (Well, homo magi or magic user would have been more accurate, but it wasn't a bad label in context.) "Also part-time teen vigilante who helps take down bad guys who like to wear Halloween costumes year-round."
inkulcation: (over there)

[personal profile] inkulcation 2017-02-03 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
"How shall I put it... my dear, I wouldn't be surprised if you fell over simply standing here." China might be exaggerating a little for effect, but she genuinely wasn't impressed with how stable he looked. She propped one hand on her hip, casually authoritative, as though she expected to be listened to.

"Go collapse for an hour or two. Although it pains me to offer something for nothing, we'll all be much happier if you don't pass out where people can see you." She was taking the long view with regards to personal profit here.
highprofilerichkid: (cool!! :D)

[personal profile] highprofilerichkid 2017-02-04 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Tony raises his eyebrows and smiles. You're a good egg, Jackie.

"That's great, Jackie. How's the place holding up? It didn't look too bad from the outside. Do you need any repairs done? I can make time for that."
upshore: ...no matter how many friends you lose or people you leave dead and bloodied along the way? (Default)

[personal profile] upshore 2017-02-04 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Miles shakes his head when asked if he needs any assistance. "No, I want to volunteer." And get to know what's going on here better.
jinzhong: (Hoodie // monkeysbananas)

[personal profile] jinzhong 2017-02-04 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
Jackie is pure. Everyone knows it.

"Um, don't worry about it right now," he says; there's a leak in the roof with a pot under it, but no real structural damage Tony will see if he does a scan. "It's not like we're the worst hit at all."
wrathfulkhan: (Confused // chatvert)

[personal profile] wrathfulkhan 2017-02-04 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Gene nods and goes to the section Bakura indicates. Two years ago, he would have bristled at the implicit command. Now? He's just...well, he's offering help, so that's a big step in and of itself.

"It doesn't seem to be the smartest decision, no," he says dryly. "Maybe we should reinforce it in case there's another disaster like this."
highprofilerichkid: (do tell)

[personal profile] highprofilerichkid 2017-02-04 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
Tony nods. "Well, if you find anything that needs fixing, give me call. I'm glad you didn't get hit too hard over here." He looks around the makeshift shelter at the makeshift cots and pallets. "What are you doing for supplies..?" Unless people are bringing their own stuff, Tony's not sure how all these kedan are going to get fed and all that.
jinzhong: (Default)

[personal profile] jinzhong 2017-02-04 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
"Um..." He bit his lip.

Jackie Ma: Master of Planning.

"We had a little on hand, but I guess that's not gonna last, huh..."

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