U.s. Government 's Impact On The United States

For millions of people living near the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the United States, a team of weather experts in Miami were helping make a difference between another hurricane disaster and safe evacuations in the wake of the oncoming storm. These experts are trained to interpret data from satellites, weather stations and specialized computer equipment to give the public advance warning of hurricanes barreling toward any shores (Treaster, 2007, p. 26).

Hurricane Katrina not only provided new response for natural disasters but also for terrorist response and mitigation. Hurricane Katrina helped the Department of Homeland Security to see the vulnerability of the nation and how bad a single storm could affect the communities. After Hurricane Katrina DHS started to plan and “imagine” the possibilities of future disasters both natural and manmade as if they were actually going to happen. After 9/11 FEMA was downsized and DHS replaced most of its disaster and planning operations. This became clear after seeing the poor response FEMA had with Hurricane Katrina and the thousands of people left stranded without help. The aftermath of Katrina showed how much we needed both counterterrorism along with

Overall, a lot of information goes into giving hurricane forecasts to make sure that people that might be effected are told ahead of time so that if an evacuation is needed it can be done in the needed time

(Thiede & Brown, 2013). Lastly, the improper constriction levees and floodwalls will be addressed (Thiede & Brown, 2013). By narrowing down the substantial factors, the government and public can learn from the disaster management mistakes of Hurricane Katrina so aftermath effects can be prevented/alleviated in the future. Recommendations for improving disaster management practices can also be provided and would be beneficial in saving many lives.

The U.S. made many daring decisions at the end of the 19th century. These gambles the U.S. made helped to guide the country to the path of greatness. At that time, the U.S. was looking to expand economically and improve its grip on the world. The U.S. government knew making some good choices would be critical to set the U.S. on the path to success in the following decades. The purchase of Alaska in 1867 and the annexation of Hawaii in 1898 were two of the crucial decisions. The outcomes of these decision aided the U.S. throughout the end of the 19th century and into the present. Both of these allowed for the expansion of land and had a positive influence economically for the citizens. Many things that people are accustomed to today would not be available if the U.S. did not challenge what others believed and do what the government thought was right at that point in history. The purchase of Alaska in 1867 and the annexation of Hawaii in 1898 greatly benefited the U.S. on a worldly scale in many different aspects.

Before the hurricane hits, nations should come together and provide generators, water, and food for each other. Nations could also trade supplies with each other. For example, if Georgia has plenty of water but little bread, they could trade with Texas who has plenty of bread but little water. The nations can come together to help and possibly save each other's lives. Thousands of people die from being

Government impacted the lives of U.S. citizens both negatively and positively. Some issues were addressed by tax reform, giving women the right to vote and industrial regulation which included minimum wage. In the midst of reform there was still some level of greed and corruption. On the flip side, blacks were met with Jim Crow laws which were designed to keep African Americans separated. Everyone was not accepting of diversity and Supreme Court upheld segregation in schools and public facilities. This growing government was a combination of good and bad. Opposing forces that makes it difficult to genuinely serve the American people collectively.

Each year Hurricanes hit South Florida with devastating force. Even though Charlotte County has some policies in place to help deal with the devastation that comes with these disasters, I feel that there is a way that their preparations/reactions to these storms can be improved.

The Unites States Has already bin hit by several hurricanes in the past few months, and this isn’t at all the end of it. Many climatologists speculate that this is going to continue well in to October, making our hurricane season a bit longer then usual. Many people are terrified, and scared think this is unusual, but that isn’t the case. Hurricane after hurricane is not unusual in hurricane season. In fact this years case, is very similar to 2005 case of hurricanes, when we had Katrina, Rita, and Wilma all hit at similar times. Many people, including Pope

Thesis statement:We must take notice and learn about the hurricane process so that we are able to

In today’s world, there has been one disaster or another, and hurricanes are one of those disasters that always happens. But, for one reason or another we are never prepared or understand the danger of any type of hurricane over a category one. Most of us have been through many hurricanes, like this learner who has lived in Miami, Fla. for over 30 years, and experienced her last hurricane which was Hurricane Andrew. Warnings are always given, first responders are trained to all ways be on alert, and FEMA is supposed to be ready to jump in once the storm has done its damage. But we can never be prepared, because hurricanes are unpredictable, and can become deadly for citizens and create millions of dollars in damages. Within this post we will discuss Hurricane Katrina, preparedness and Emergency management before and after the disaster.

The weather affects us constantly, whether rain or shine. Tropical storms and hurricanes have been in the news a lot lately. Since I live on the Gulf of Mexico I have learned that during hurricane season it is critical to pay attention to the weather and be prepared for a hurricane. I think about how much more damage would be caused and how many lives could be lost if we didn’t have an understanding of the weather. Even today with resources such as the weather channel and local news reports we cannot prevent damage to the environment completely. We can however evacuate people to save lives and build better hurricane resistant buildings in hurricane prone areas. “The National Hurricane Center is a component of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.” (nhc.noaa.gov) The National Hurricane Center is a great on-line tool. It has information such as; local forecast, cyclone forecast, marine forecast, tools, data and information about outreach and education. It’s so detailed that you can even get a list of items needed to be prepared for a hurricane. “A hurricane begins in a low pressure zone over warm waters, usually in the Northern Hemisphere.” (Introduction to Geography, Getis, page 97) “The central core of the storm that is calm is known as the eye.” (Introduction to Geography, Getis, page 97) “In the western Pacific these storms are known as typhoons.” (Introduction to Geography, Getis, page 97) Thanks to weather research we now know

Hurricanes are among the costliest and the most destructive of natural disasters. Since 1995, the United States has witnessed more intense activities by hurricanes with Mobile County in Alabama experiencing hurricane Ivan and hurricane Dennis in 2004 and 2005 (Link, 2010). In 2005, Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes to have hit the United States and was rated category three in Mobile County (Marchi, 2007). The response to the disaster was poor owing to the lack of proper disaster preparedness as

Hurricane Harvey left a mark on Houston, Texas this past August, leaving the citizens with a devastating amount of destruction to their city. This catastrophic storm destroyed homes, separated thousands of people from their families, and even killed some. According to National Public Radio’s website, the White House has estimated over 100,000 homes were damaged by the storm. Also, NPR stated, “More than 30,000 people are staying in emergency shelters and will soon be in need of permanent accommodations.” The impact that this hurricane left on Houston was extensive, and the nation was able to see this through all of the news reports and through social media. The United States came together during this time of trouble and helped tremendously, and they are continuing to help in any way they can. Coming together as one is completely necessary after a tragedy like Hurricane Harvey, but more can be done prior to the storm to prevent the extreme amount of damage that can be caused. Being educated on how each family can prepare themselves, including knowing how evacuations are handled, and their homes is crucial when dealing with a threatening hurricane.

On August 29, 2009, Hurricane Katrina struck the United States Gulf Coast. It was a Category 3 Hurricane, according to the Saffir Simpson Scale. Winds gusted to up to 140 miles per hour, and the hurricane was almost 400 miles wide . The storm itself did a tremendous amount of damage, but the storm’s aftermath was cataclysmic. Many claimed that the federal government was slow to meet the needs of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the storm. This paper will examine the four elements of disaster management – preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation – as well as an analysis on the data presented.