Laredo Animal Disruptive Society

A study has shown throughout the years the effects of hurricane Katrina can still be seen. The death toll of this hurricane alone was devastating and left many people homeless, more than 800,000 housing units were destroyed or damaged in the storm. As stated, “Katrina is the costliest U.S hurricane, with estimated damage over $81 billion.” http://www.hurricanescience.org/history/studies/katrinacase/impacts/. After the effects of this catastrophic storm, the red-cross had an enormous job on their hands; one that needed a functioning linking system to collaborate, understanding of how to manage major events, tactics, careful thinking, and volunteers who dare to care for the lives of others.

The Caddo-Bossier Parishes have been hit by a flood in recent months that left thousands of residents in a state of distress. While this did not cause large numbers of fatalities, it does bring up the concern if the area would be ready for such a large crisis. During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the state and country showed how unprepared they were for the aftermath of a natural disaster that left thousands dead. In an instance that this occurred again, it is vital we have educated the population and learned how to react. This case study is covering the mitigation, the preparedness, response and recovery in the case of another flood hitting the area.

However, could be caused by burst water pipes in a building or by extremely high rainfall. The former would not constitute a major disaster, but is distressing including causes a lot of trouble. Floods caused by heavy rain are usually known about in advance. Moreover, The Environment Agency issue warnings to enable us to make decision about what to do as well as support building managers decide if clearing is necessary. So, if the building is in known flood risk area, then flood plan should be in place in the same way that organisation have fire procedures, the staff will know what to do if flood happens. Furthermore, when you working in health and social care environment a flood plan should be taking into account all the times in case a flood was to happen.

As one of the most prominent petro chemical industrial centers in the state of Texas, located along the gulf coast makes La Porte a potential target for natural or man-made disasters. The purpose of this community assignment is to cultivate, promote and implement an effective emergency disaster program for the residents of the community of La Porte Texas. Our areas of teaching and operation will be community centers, churches and parks. The focus of this community assignment will be preparedness for natural or man-made tragedies. First, there should always be an emergency plan in place and all members of the family should be familiar with it. Knowing what supplies to

A disaster is natural or man-made. Disaster such, as flood has been catastrophic across the United Sates, as they are occurring at unusual time. Therefore, local, states and federal government should begin preparing, planning and create a policy for such times as these, because it is becoming more and more normal for cities to flood. According to Flood Facts, in terms of lives lost and property damaged, floods are just behind tornadoes as the top natural disaster. In the United States, flood damages totaled $8.41 billion in 2011. There were 113 flood-related deaths. Floods can affect any area to some degree; wherever rain falls, flooding can occur.

If your home floods without warning, then the best thing you can do is keep your dog with you at all times. Do not put him in a crate or obstruct his ability to save himself in any other way. If he has to leave you to save himself or runs away in fear, his microchip and identification collar can help ensure you both reunite after danger is

Flooding is a natural cause that happens when too much rain water overflows rivers and marshes, but floods become a problem when they affect people who live around the area. This is what causes it to be a natural disaster. In this paper, I am going to talk first about the flooding in Somerset, UK. Second, I am going to talk about the flooding of the Mississippi in 1993. Finally, I will conclude with how both of these floods could have been prevented and how they could help prevent a flood in the future, along with my own opinion of what I have learned.

Poor and disabled populations are more likely to shelter in place instead of evacuating for storms (Miller, 2014). Some individuals stay by choice, but others may not have the means to leave. Unfortunately, there are severe health consequence, such as injury or death, for those who stay behind. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017), flooding is the leading cause of severe weather related deaths. Further, over 50 percent of all flood-related casualties occur when a vehicle is driven into flood water (CDC, 2017). The next highest percentage of flood related casualties are caused by walking into or near flood waters. These types of deaths are completely preventable with proper public communication on flood safety (Revere, 2011). State agencies should improve communication of health risks from flooding, particularly for those who do not and

Summer has ended and waves of families are flooding into stores getting prepared for the upcoming school year. Racks of clothing are quickly disappearing from the clothing racks and everyone seems to be in a rush. One thing we cannot rush is Mother Nature who is always unpredictable, this time she had something in store for us, something we weren’t prepared for. On August 19, 2016, a record breaking rainfall has caused a devastating $8.7 billion dollar flood to Louisiana residents. Thirteen people has lost their lives, thousands of homes are flooded in, and families left stranded. True heartache to Louisiana residents and 6 months later, some are still stranded.

Unfortunately many pet owners have experienced the panic that follows a natural disaster and wish they had been better prepared to protect their beloved pets before the devastation and loss that often results from natural disasters. There are steps pet owners can take now that may help them to better protect pets in the event a natural disaster such as a flood, wildfire, dangerous weather conditions or earthquake strikes. Steps to take to protect pets in the event of a natural disaster Pet Rescue Alert Stickers These stickers are easy to use and alert rescue workers that pets reside in your household. The sticker alerts rescue workers about the number of pets and types of pets you have so they can be on the lookout for them. The stickers also give needed information such as the phone number to your veterinarian. Pet owners can order free pet rescue alert stickers at local pet stores and by ordering a free pet safety pack by going to this ASPCA webpage. Safe Haven for pets Never leave a pet behind when a natural disaster strikes. Left behind pets must fend for themselves in a situation where they are panicked, frightened and helpless. Pets can also easily become trapped with no escape in a situation when a life-threatening event may occur. Pet owners often assume that local Red Cross disaster shelters will accept rescued pets and this is unfortunately not always

When the operator would get a call about animal abuse what do you think they would do? They would sometimes hand the information over to animal control, or they would just completely ignore it, and just let it go. Knezevich clearly said: “If there were an animal crime we would just send it over to animal control or ignore it” (1). Although animal control is the main base for helping out abused and neglected animals sometimes they would never be able to help the animal out and they would have to suffer. They should never ignore and always pay close attention to all cases they get and not just worry about certain ones.

What are the key issues associated with floods? Floodwaters carry diverse types of contaminants such as oil, pesticides, bacteria and heavy metals that are dangerous to an individual’s health. Safety concerns associated to wet electrical and mechanical systems, exposure to asbestos as well as lead from building materials and mold growth should be addressed. Mold is a serious health hazard if the building is reoccupied without proper water removal or cleaning. San Francisco residents are lucky that Dryfast General Contractors provide personal safety from health risks posed by flooded buildings, and provide protection from electrical shock and mold contamination.

All over the world natural disasters are happening. Is special in its own way some just destroy property others kill on a wide scale and others just make life hard. In this article we are comparing and contrasting two natural disasters a flood in San Jose and a mudslide in Mocoa Colombia.

Flooding can be defined as occupancy by water in areas that are normally dry. Flooding occur due to the effect of temporal level rise of rivers, lakes or other. To some extent, flooding events can be controlled by man, depending on land use near the riverbeds. The floods are mainly produced by the occurrence of prolonged heavy rain, such as during tropical storms and hurricanes, coupled with local drainage difficulties caused by different causes, mainly by the negligent action of people. But the floods have any positive aspect?

Flooding is a very common natural disaster and has contributed to approximately 39% of worldwide natural disasters, as well as an estimated $397.3 billion worth of damage between 2000 and 2014. [1] Flooding can be caused by short-duration intense rainfall, excessive precipitation, rapid or heavy snowmelt, hurricanes, tropical cyclones, embankment failure, or sea level rise. The effects of climate change have led to increases in extreme weather events including more frequent concentrated precipitation, increasing temperatures which causes sea level rise,