PUA 440 Case Study 3

A natural disaster has the capability to cause large scale damage and destruction to an area. Seismic events have been known to alter landscapes and affect the livelihoods, health and development of communities. No two earthquake events are the same and the level of threat posed by an earthquake can vary due to both the human and physical factors of an area. The 2010 magnitude - 7.0 earthquake that occurred in Haiti is an example of where a natural disaster caused a previously vulnerable area to suffer tremendous loss and debilitating socio-economic impacts, to an already poverty-stricken nation.

Devastation, mass destruction, and fear are all adjectives associated with the word earthquake. Previously this year, many witnessed the agony and destruction the people in Ecuador faced as their country was demolished by a natural disaster. This event has made me think of one question: Is California prepared for such a disaster? 2 weeks ago we were ask if we were prepare for “the big one”, a question to which i'm pretty sure many of us answer no.

Hurricane Katrina was a big threat to the coastal areas of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, and the governor declared a state of emergency in reaction towards potential destruction the hurricane may fall in New Orleans, a major city in Louisiana. To prepare for the threat of Hurricane Katrina, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), was sent to Louisiana to help aid the state. Later, a big disaster befalls in the state of Louisiana, and the governor declared a national evacuation. New Orleans, the heavily populated city, ordered its citizen to evacuate in the Superdome, with food, shelter, and rations being distributed. After the state evacuation was made, there was a shortage of food, water, and operable toilet facilities, thus creating

Ignoring the fact that much of New Orleans was below sea level and the three listed places aren't, I think we can all agree the answer is no---but not for the reasons you think. Also forgive me, many are direct quotes.

The issue with the re-developing of New Orleans is an area that has been debated between governors, investors, urban planners, residents and other professionals since hurricane Katrina, the costliest “natural” disaster in 2005. This wonderful place, is a Louisiana city near the Gulf of Mexico. Its strategic position, becomes the exit of the great Mississippi-Missouri river system, which drains the interior North of America. New Orleans is one of the lowest spots in the United States, it is already as much as 17 feet below sea level in some places, and it continues to sink more than an inch a year. Re-developing New Orleans will be a difficult aspect because of its location, topography and weather conditions. However, New Orleans is one of the most culturally rich urban

Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes to hit the United States in decades. The economic losses were extraordinary; however, it was the human losses that stuck Americans at their core. The media brought into our homes graphic images of the destruction of New Orleans. Its mayor had ordered a mandatory evacuation of the city and yet 150,000 citizens are said to have stayed. Like most of the nation I asked myself, “Well why did they stay? If a mandatory evacuation is issued, it stands to reason that state officials considered the situation to be precarious.” It is only recently, when I’ve seen reports of New Orleans slow rebuilding, that I have really given thought to the undisclosed factors that lead to such

Growing up in a southern state can be such a great and terrifying thing such as the environment. While living in Franklin, la a small town which is populated by only 2,000 people can become quite boring where as South beach Miami, fl is home to 91,000 people with a billion things to do. For instance South Beach has tons of beaches with clear blue water that you can see the bottom floor. As for Franklin the beaches are artificial and man made with dirty trash filled water that's caused by the nasty oil filled plants. During the horrible time of hurricane season both states have to worry about tremendous storms coming through possibly even loosing not just a home but everything. In addition to hurricane their is a great chance of flash flood

Katrina hit New Orleans, Louisiana on August 29th, 2005, but the failure of the local government started before this day “by allowing building and growing in areas in low flood lands.” The local government did not regulate these land areas that have always

On the other hand this was much different in the USA. Many who could afford to decided to move out of the worst areas hit like the New Orleans. The effect of this was a long term change to the areas demographic which resulted in economic consequences as those moving were generally the economically active. This resulted in the problem of the poorest being left behind leading to long term impacts such as deprivation.

To start the argument, we will begin with tornadoes. Tornadoes are generally located in the central part of the U.S. but can also touch the ground in other countries. According to Source 2, Central U.S.A. is mainly flat, allowing about 1,300 tornadoes hit this area of the U.S. per year and, because of this, about 500 million dollars is used to repair damage.

storms and tornadoes if they live in rural areas. People who live on the Eastern seaboard

is brought into areas that are not built to withstand the disastrous aftermath. Hurricane victims

Census data from the last 2 Censuses reveal population migration patterns through changes in Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSAs) populations. The data shows that certain metropolitan areas are growing while others are declining. Many Southern cities and Western cities are rapidly rising in population as economic industries settle and family-friendly conditions allow innovation and education to thrive. One strong example of this is the Raleigh-Cary MSA, in North Carolina, which has experienced rapid growth in recent decades from increased economic dominance in government and education sector. New Orleans is an extreme exception for these regions, with the population being greatly reduced because of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Cleveland and

In the area of, Ashford University and Clinton Iowa, tornadoes can occur at any time, but primarily occur between the months of April through October. Tornadoes can be the most brutal of storms. Winds speeds can reach speeds nearing 300 miles per hour and can destroy anything in its path. Tornadoes form rapidly and can travel for miles along the ground and lift up from the ground, and then suddenly change directions and touchdown again! There is little you can do to protect your property from a direct hit by a tornado; however, many actions can be taken to protect you and your family.

The City of New Orleans is a remarkable city and has enormous potential for expansion.