The roofer is a heroic figure in the suburbs, second only to the plumber in saving us from the most extreme domestic disasters.

That had not been part of even the most extreme disaster plans.

The Division does not experience extreme weather-related disasters beyond occasional droughts.

The program depicted the worst-case scenario that major cities could expect in the near future if hit by extreme disaster.

Patriotism simply faded out, for the time, under the influence of extreme disaster.

"It's such an extreme disaster and it's the end of the year anyway, and I'm gearing up to give to charity," he said.

An officer's first duty being to his ship, he should not abandon it except in the most extreme disaster - which it was his responsibility to prevent.

Even more likely to come to their aid, in cases of extreme disasters such as the tsunami, is the incredible generosity of the general public.

We believe that, in certain cases, the EU should provide financial aid to affected countries and regions when extreme natural disasters occur.

Nuclear plants must be ready to withstand extreme natural disasters.