Flooding In Louisiana

The Andrew Hurricane situation in Louisiana was destructive, but handled properly by all governmental levels. Hurricane Andrew was devastating and left thousands of individuals homeless. The milling process was implemented early and it ended quickly. In Louisiana the hurricane did not destroy most communication and transportations systems like in Florida. The local government followed the strategic plan that was established and was prepared to react quickly. After Florida, government of Louisiana prepared for the worst and created a plan after seeing reports from Florida. The people of Louisiana worked together and the Cajun culture had a major part of the reconstruction process. Louisiana has a very strong united Cajun community that is strong

For instance, around 500 people were violently drowned to death by the rapid waters rising into homes and communities. Many people lost friends, and loved ones to this flood. Many tragically lost their homes and jobs too. Homes were destroyed, jobs were taken down, and people became devastated and depressed. A lot of people were able to go live will relatives, or friends, but a majority of them had nowhere to go.

A natural disaster is something that we cannot avoid, but we can mitigate the effects. Flooding is a natural disaster that we mostly experience in our community, and in case of a flooding in LAPS we should be able to act towards it. An important question we can ask to ourselves is, how can we help LAPS in case of a flooding? There is many different ways that we can help this organization, one is by

More than 7 trillion gallons of water fell in Louisiana and Mississippi over the course of eight days (Sergent et al., 2016). There have been at least 13 deaths recorded and over 40,000 homes have been destroyed. Rainfall numbers in double digits from a storm can bring havoc to an area, thus triggering rivers to ascend swiftly, and exceed flood levels (Dolce, 2016).

The hydrographic basin area affected is around 435 miles in width and 723 miles in length which totals close to 320,000 square miles. The flood area was 30,000 square miles. In St. Louis, the floodwall built out of interlocking concrete blocks in the 1960’s, kept the flood out. If the flood had been 2 feet higher, the whole downtown area of St. Louis would have been under water. It is estimated that most of the 700 privately built levees failed or were destroyed on the Missouri River. River levels were almost 20 feet over flood stage. The Missouri River was flooded for nearly 100 days. (Wikipedia)

On August 29, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. Winds of more than 125 miles per hour, coupled with storm surges reaching up to 34 feet, devastated several coastal communities. These communities were “Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Pass Christian in Mississippi; and Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, and Mobile in Alabama (Funk and Wagnalls)”. The storm destroyed a amount numerous homes, businesses, and roads and bridges. “In New Orleans, winds of up to 100 miles per hour damaged many buildings (Funk and Wagnalls)”. But rapidly increasing water levels brought the most destruction. A storm surge pushed water over the New Orleans levee system. The city’s low level neighborhoods became submerged within minute of the levees

In the end of May and beginning of June, much of Texas was devastated and under water, caused by and intense thunderstorms. “Predictability relates to the ability to determine when and whether the disaster event will occur” (Nies & McEwen. p. 561. 2015). The weather forecasters where able to predict the massive amount of rainfall that was headed toward this area, but unfortunely the rate at which the rail fell was unpredicted. The flooding happened within minutes in most areas and left motorists stranded. As Chase states in the local Gainesville newspaper the Register, “Heavy rains throughout Cooke County on Thursday left many motorists stranded during the mid-morning torrent that hit the area” (para 1. 2015). “The scope of a disaster

Flooding hit Baton Roughe, the capital of the southern state of Louisiana from August 8th to 14th. Thirteen people were killed and about 100,000 homes were damaged. Thousands of people are homeless. Many are staying in shelters or the homes of friends or family. People built a sandbag wall around their house to drain the water in their

Hurricane Katrina had many short-term and long-term impacts. One short-term effect caused by the massive destruction was significant loss of life. The total death toll is estimated to be 1,833, over 75 percent of the deaths occurred in Louisiana. According to CNN, approximately 40 percent of the deaths in Louisiana were caused by drowning, and 25 percent were caused by some type of injury or trauma. Another impact of the hurricane was the damage that it did to Louisiana’s infrastructure, 80 percent of New Orleans was underwater and many houses even floated off there foundation. Loss of electricity was a huge problem during and after the storm, with over 800,000 people without power, this lead to panic and

Hurricane Katrina was a historical natural disaster that affected millions of people. Televised nationally, as the damage was revealed, seemed surreal and the lives lost along with property damages is heartbreaking. I have family in New Orleans, whom were affected; however, no lives were lost. The power of water should never be underestimated, as many feared damage from the wind, and did not consider the water. After the levees broke, supply was immediately affected. By the oil refining being inoperable for several weeks, gasoline was scarce (Carden, 2010, p. 82). First responders, medical providers, and emergency rescue teams were needed instantly. As people were trapped in their homes, on top of their roofs, and in vehicles, desperation

Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes in United States history. Hurricane Katrina was by far the most destructive storm to strike the United States with the actual cost of Hurricane Katrina’s damage between $96-125 billion. An estimated 1,836 people died and millions of others were left homeless along the gulf coast and in New Orleans. With homes virtually destroyed, thousands of people abandoned the area which in turn caused thousands of jobs to disappear. New Orleans lost 190,000 jobs, while the state of Louisiana lost 219,000 jobs and overall 12 percent statewide. More than 70 countries contributed large donations in the relief phase showing overall support and generosity.

The flooding in South Carolina caused over $1 billion in damage. Thousands of residents, many surprised to find that their homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, have had their lives shattered without any public assistance. Seventeen people have been killed, hundreds have been evacuated and thousands of homes have been destroyed, including the state capital of Columbia. Over 500 roads and bridges have been closed and tens of thousands of homes have been left without water and

The damage done by the recent floods in Louisiana has completely adulterated the lives and homes of the residents.

Common, and well-known disasters include hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and tornadoes. In Louisiana, it is essential to prepare for a natural disaster, because it can happen anytime and anywhere. As stated in www.redfin.com, many people do this by getting a disaster kit which includes many crucial materials that can help you stay alive. You also want to plan ahead by going over escape routes, having plenty of food and water, and by having extra clothes and jackets. Due to these many harmful natural disasters, many houses and buildings have been torn down, and many people have been killed. The biggest disaster that has ever hit Louisiana is Hurricane Katrina, which is ranked the 6th worst natural disaster to ever hit the

The 2016 Louisiana floods were a reminder of the never ending fight to prevent floods in the State. The risk of flooding will further be elevated as climatic related events, like sea level rise and storms, continue to occur. After reviewing the literature, it seems as if the region is not and has never been fit for human development, and no effort will eliminate the risk of flooding. However, this does not change the fact that Louisiana is home to over 4 million people, a large portion of which are poor. The State’s public health infrastructure is not adequately prepared to meet needs of the most vulnerable populations during such disasters. Therefore, adaptation measures must be