Hurricane Katrina Essays

Hurricane Katrina was the most dangerous, deadly, and horrifying storm to ever hit United States. Hurricane Katrina was so powerful that it devastated the lives of the people of New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as other Gulf Coast areas. On August 29, 2005 at 8:00 am, Hurricane Katrina reached Category 5 status. The storm hit […]

Hurricane Katrina: Destruction and Devastation Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States. The record of Atlantic hurricanes said it was the sixth strongest overall. Prior to Katrina, the most deadliest hurricane was the 1928 Okeechobee […]

Austin in shelters FEMA insisted apartments was available in the Houston/Galveston area. The few apartment vacancies in existence were too expensive for people to pay. The majority of the homeless left in these shelter were elderly people, women, and children having only a fixed or limited income. Galveston Mayor, Lyda Ann Thomas, pleaded with FEMA […]

August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina hits the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. A plan of action was created only hours ahead of time. One can say the catastrophe of Hurricane Katrina and the poor execution is a lesson learned for all officials who are the head of Natural Disaster Preparedness. Unfortunately 1200 lives were lost and […]

In Findley’s The Wars, the four basic elements (earth, air, water, and fire), exhibit dual meanings. These dual meanings play a large part in making this book a piece of anti-war propaganda. Before the war, the element of earth can be seen as Robert’s way of dealing with his beloved sister’s death. During the war, […]

Many states that face the calamities today need the relief aid peculiarly in the inundations and the desolation of the temblors. The states. peculiarly those undergoing hard passages. miss the populace and private establishments and substructure necessary to run into the challenges posed by complex human-centered exigencies need a collaborated attempt to get the better […]

New Orleans became known for the impact it suffered when Hurricane Katrina reached landfall. In the same way, the world was never the same again after the 9/11 attack. Commentators claimed that the country has undergone a profound sense of awakening and changed in the light of these disasters.

Graduation caps fly into the air, cheers erupt, and diplomas are received. This is a typical graduation day. Not only did these ceremonial events take place for Tulane University’s class of 2009, but Ellen DeGeneres was there to congratulate them as well! This class was dubbed the “Katrina Class” for being survivors of the devastating […]

I am a New England liberal, born and bred. I have lived most of my life in the Northeast — Boston, New York and Philadelphia — and my politics are devoutly Democratic. In three decades, I have voted for a Republican exactly once, holding my nose, in a mayoral election in which the Democratic candidate […]

1.Explain the possible problems in the ethical culture of the Red Cross that created the issues discussed in this case. Ethical culture can be viewed as the character or decision making process the employees use to determine whether their responses to ethical issues are right or wrong. Ethical culture is driven by top management. The […]

After Hurricane Rita struck Lake Charles, in southwest Louisiana, on September 24, 2005, many businesses wondered if they would ever return to their former selves. Massive destruction was everywhere. Lake Charles, know for its large and beautiful oak and pine trees, now had the job of removing those downed trees from homes, businesses, and lots. […]

In a speech given on Wednesday September 14 2005, Governor Kathleen Blanco addressed the Joint Session of the Louisiana State Legislature in Baton Rouge, Louisiana about hurricane Katrina’s aftermath. The audience included President George W. Bush, the Speaker, members of the House and Senate, clergy members, commanding officers, and honored guests. In her address, Kathleen […]

Introduction. When the United States of America was affected by one of the most heinous global calamities – hurricane Katarina, the entire global community realized the fact that nothing can help to withstand the power of the nature. Although the United States of America is known to keep the leading positions in terms of the […]

Answer to question two: Zeitoun chose to stay in New Orleans during hurricane Katrina, like he did during every storm. He saw no need to evacuate, their house was not near any levees and besides, it was three feet above the ground. Since Zeitoun and Kathy ran a painting and contractor company they had many […]

Katrina Evacuation Influences i Hurricane Katrina Evacuations Risk Communication Influences: Inconsistent and Confusing Messages, Lack of Trust in Information Sources, Selective Reporting by Media and Psychological and Social Factors February 25, 2009 Risk Communications EDMG612 B002 Win 09 Dr. Erich W. Randall Katrina Evacuation Influences ii Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………….. 1 Risk Communication………………………………2 Inconsistent and […]

Introduction Numerous organizations have been established in United States in an effort to regulate delivery in health care. These organizations have played an important role in financial, health, and also effective health delivery services. The federal government of United States plays the role of a regulator in public health care. It achieves this essential role […]

America is not prepared for any major terrorist or natural attack, not even the minor ones. Ever since the 9/11 attack, there have been mounting threats of terrorism (U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2012). Just two weeks ago a gunman open fire in a night club in Orlando killing 50 people wounding another 53. The […]

Vulnerable populations are people with the highest vulnerability to social adversities due to their state of living, geographical location, age, financial status and health status (Donner, 2011). Other individuals who encounter barriers in accessing other basic may also be considered part of the vulnerable population. In light of any natural disaster or man-made catastrophe, the […]

It is the Homeland Security Department (DHS) which houses the Emergency Authority (FEMA) and hence this means that the security department possess great authority to dealing with emergency issues in United States. It also funds the emergency authority making it depend on its financing so as to play its roles (Haddow & Coppola, 2013).Clearly therefore, […]