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.
inkulcation: (i know what i'm doing)

[personal profile] inkulcation 2017-02-17 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
"I did approach you, my dear." This was said with some tolerance; China was well accustomed to how she took some people, at first. It would be interesting to see how fast this one got over it. If she did at all. "You'd have to have it on your skin, to have its effects for yourself."

All writing media wore, and more so when introduced to the oils of skin and the constant pressure of everyday use. This was what had led China to tattoos.
denyamenti: (and perhaps that was my crime)

[personal profile] denyamenti 2017-02-20 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
"That will help for when you inevitably want to try your hand at that test again?" Bakura raised an eyebrow. She was too stubborn to be chased off the idea by the previous failure, even if it had been a serious consequence. (They were similar, like that.)
redlightgreenlight: (slight smile 2)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2017-02-20 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
She smiled, a brow arching sheepishly.

"What can I say?" she replied, "I'm stubborn, and since Pepper has told me I'm not allowed to die...that is, if you are still willing to help?"

denyamenti: (than to promise where you cannot deliver)

[personal profile] denyamenti 2017-02-20 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
"You know the risk," Bakura shrugged. "You can make your own decision on it. Hopefully your failure of it the first time around will have you putting a little more stock in what I told you about knowing yourself, but if you want to go ahead with it, I see no reason to stop you."
redlightgreenlight: (mysterious)

[personal profile] redlightgreenlight 2017-02-21 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
She did know the risk and the potential consequences, or at least some of them. Valdis supposed it could always get worse.

"I'd like to try again."

And she didn't think she'd fail this time.
purered: (No room for small talk)

[personal profile] purered 2017-02-23 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
Where Erskine merely doctored up his coffee, Klaus performed radical cosmetic surgery until it was barely recognizable as coffee.

"It's impressive you managed to stave off the worst effects. Not many go up against a force of nature and come out so victorious."

Were it anyone else, that phrasing might have been, at best, rather teasing. Alas, it was Klaus who was almost absurdly sincere.

"I've managed to deal with most of the heavy lifting," he explained. "But tending to the people taking shelter here has the staff spread thin. Distributing necessities, ensuring everyone gets clean water - those sorts of things."
purered: (Hot under the collar)

[personal profile] purered 2017-02-23 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
It worked like a charm, really.

"I'm relieved to hear it," Klaus said. Either he didn't catch the dryness, or he was so used to it that he simply accepted it at face value.

"The damage could have been much worse - it seems, though, that it's limited to property. I haven't heard any reports of loss of life."
inkulcation: (just a little)

[personal profile] inkulcation 2017-02-23 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
Such sincere. Many charm.

"There usually are some, with this type of storm," China said idly. "Perhaps they simply haven't been reported yet."

She didn't sound particularly worried about this. "It certainly could have been worse. What is it you need to finish, my dear?" The sooner he was horizontal, the less risk he ran of accidentally collapsing.
highprofilerichkid: (look at this cutie)

[personal profile] highprofilerichkid 2017-02-24 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
Tony could just say pretty please and hope for the best, but he has a feeling she'll respond better to the pragmatic approach than groveling.

"Because me and my dad run one of the biggest companies on my planet back home, and it didn't get that way by making shady business deals." (Technically it got that way by arms dealing, but that's not relevant right now!)

"I know you're not crazy about us, but we're obviously here for the long haul, and I'm not planning to get on anyone's shit-list by ripping them off. Neither is Jackie. He's integrated better than most of the Foreigners, and he's a good guy. He just wants to help people out. I want to help him do that, and I know how to run a tight budget. That's it."
simulsimul: (poisons the truth)

[personal profile] simulsimul 2017-02-25 09:27 am (UTC)(link)
"I see." Well, it's certainly left a lot of debris. Kratos pulls off his cloak and unbuckles his sword, laying both carefully aside, but within view, so he can more easily pick up another beam without them getting in the way. He goes for he largest, leaving the smaller and more manageable things for the young lady. "What's Columbia?"

It's small talk ... of a sort. One can learn a lot once people start talking.
purered: (Worried sick)

[personal profile] purered 2017-02-26 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
It would be terribly rude to say otherwise.

Well, China had pinpointed the crux of Klaus's latest bout of insomnia. The way his brow knitted at the remark, it was plain he was worrying himself a fresh batch of ulcers over bad news that may or may not actually come.

"I was about to take stock of available supplies - I suspect with the storm there would be some shortages."
inkulcation: (over there)

[personal profile] inkulcation 2017-03-03 08:20 am (UTC)(link)
And obviously it wouldn't do to be rude.

China wasn't about to take his stock for him. That was a great deal like actual work, and she had no interest in that, regardless of a vague and ill-defined interest in Klaus's health.

"Do that, and then pass out for an hour or two," China decided finally. It was still too close to genuine care for her tastes. "If you think you can avoid face-planting into those supplies in the mean time."
ironcoin: (Default)

[personal profile] ironcoin 2017-03-03 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
The cool stare that Odyni gives Tony is response to hearing about the StarkTech of Earth suggests that he probably shouldn't have started off with bragging.

"I'm still not going to circumvent the rules of the Guild," she said resolutely, meeting his gaze unflinchingly. "Rules exist for a reason."

Yet despite the apparent resistance to the idea, after a moment she allowed, "But if you put together a list of supplies that might help, I'll see what I can do. Not alcohol."
purered: There There, Awkward Attempts at Comfort (Calm thy tits)

[personal profile] purered 2017-03-05 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
It never does.

"Rest assured, I think I can manage that much."

He gave a lopsided, somewhat weary smile that was a bit too full of sharp teeth around the corners to be particularly endearing.

"If there is anything you need, please, let me know."
inkulcation: (you're adorable)

[personal profile] inkulcation 2017-03-12 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
The teeth are entirely endearing. He's not nearly the precious gentle giant he pretends to be, and frankly China prefers it that way. Some monsters run a little closer to the surface.

Her returning smile had more than a bit of edge in it.

"You'll be the first to know what I need, darling."
purered: (Stoicblush)

[personal profile] purered 2017-03-15 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah. Hm. Yes. Of course."

He was quite flushed now, hoping he merely misinterpreted China's remark as suggestive.

He cleared his throat awkwardly.

"I will see you later then, China. And thank you."

The blush was still there, but his tone was softer. He really was grateful for her concern.
highprofilerichkid: (look at this cutie)

[personal profile] highprofilerichkid 2017-04-04 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not bragging if it's true!

Marginal success! Tony is a social doofus in most other situations, but he isn't completely hopeless when it comes to business. He knows when to stop pushing.

"Just the essentials," he agrees. "Food, toiletries, some basic first aid supplies. Nothing for the bar, just the things any regular shelter would need. We'll deal with everything on the business side."
highprofilerichkid: (smiling dweeb)

[personal profile] highprofilerichkid 2017-04-04 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Don't choke on that thanks; I don't know the Heimlich," Tony says, with dry humor. "Don't worry about it. This is what I'm here for. Just tell me where you need me."

This reminds him too much of the earthquake in Hatal for him to enjoy getting any kind of praise for it. He appreciates the gesture, grudging or not, but they both have better things to be doing. Gratitude and congratulations aren't in order until the work is done – and it'll be a long time until it is.
highprofilerichkid: (what a dork)

[personal profile] highprofilerichkid 2017-04-04 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Tony grins back. "I get it from my dad." Howard is the most getter-done of things that there is. "...And my best friend's mom." He shares that title with Roberta.

"I don't know if that means Odyni will like me, though. She doesn't seem to like any of us much. I just hope she's willing to treat us fairly anyway."
ironpeace: (beginning amusement)

[personal profile] ironpeace 2017-04-06 07:18 am (UTC)(link)
"The what?" Usayi shakes his head shortly after asking. "Never mind. It doesn't matter. There are other things I can use you for."

And he proceeds to make as much use of Tony's skills for the relief efforts as Tony will allow; there will be no immediate acknowledgment of this, since the work is in the air, but Stark has added himself to the list of people Usayi allots a grudging amount more patience than most.

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