Sentence examples for areas stricken from inspiring English sources

But in contrast to areas stricken with more severe drought, North Texas cities are hesitant to enforce restrictions.

Monday also would bring the cessation of some other services: Some long-term recovery efforts would be affected in areas stricken by catastrophic hurricanes, wildfires or mudslides, officials said.

In the past, the White House has always said that the right time for the president to visit areas stricken by natural disasters is well after the worst is past, when the arrival of Air Force One, a motorcade and the huge entourage of aides and Secret Service agents will not interfere.

I don't think there are any refugees," said Liu Ning of China's Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters at the end of last month, denying media reports of people leaving their villages in areas stricken by extreme drought.

Hand-lettered signs in hard-hit areas struck a plaintive note: "FEMA please help us," read one in Broad Channel, Queens.

Residents of areas struck in recent months have reported a strong smell of a chlorine-like substance.

It's also hoped the balloons could one day provide coverage to areas struck by natural disasters.

He also expressed concern about how some Taliban fighters were operating from tribal areas, striking across the border into Afghanistan.

Its rapid deployment makes this type of bridge very useful in areas struck by natural disasters by enabling vehicles to cross terrain that has been made impassable.

They did that pretty well, but in most areas struck by earthquakes, there's always a need for more temporary shelters like tents.

Additionally, a coming phase of the campaign will use $40 million from the federal government to promote businesses and tourism in the areas struck by Hurricane Sandy.