EH-1020-O8C-5A09-52 Aftermath of Katrina‚ Returning to a Safe Workplace There is still a difference between something and nothing‚ but it is purely geometrical and there is nothing behind the geometry.” Martin Garden” People are powerless under natural forces such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans that occurred on August 29‚ 2005. This catastrophe has brought death‚ deprived people of their homes and work-places. ‘Katrina has left a disaster
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iHurricane Katrina and Natural Rights Philosophy After hurricane Katrina‚ New Orleans experienced many situations to what John Locke described as State of Nature. State of Nature is where everyone is equal and has no higher rule like government‚ which leads to one being very self-interested. One example of this in New Orleans is the chaos being shown by not having a stable government. Without having police or help available due to all the water and no electricity‚ there were many people looting
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Hurricane Katrina Sid van der Woude Natural Disasters EES:1400:A08 2/19/2015 Once the storm finally passed‚ the flood waters finally receded‚ and the levees were put into some sort of repair‚ Hurricane Katrina‚ through its path of destruction left New Orleans and the surrounding areas in one of the costliest states of disrepair ever seen from a natural disaster in U.S. history. From the damage to infrastructure‚ to the lost jobs‚ to the loss of life‚ Hurricane Katrina left a devastating
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In discussing efficiency and preventative policy during hurricane Katrina‚ The focus will be policies that were in effect before the storm as well as policies that could have helped during and after. The United States national response framework (NRF) is part of the national strategy for Homeland security that presents the guiding principles enabling all levels of domestic response partners to prepare for or provide qualified national response to disasters and emergencies. (Wikipedia‚ 2012) During
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Kerline Brownell Government 1/24/11 Period: 7 Disaster Recovery of Hurricane Katrina On August 25‚ 2005 Hurricane Katrina left a broad area of destruction across the United States. After the Hurricane‚ water from the storm overwhelmed the levee system in New Orleans and flooded large parts of the city and it was an economic disaster. The handling of disaster relief by the government‚ especially FEMA‚ drew harsh criticism. From the people Hurricane Katrina impacted many families‚ leaving
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August 23‚ 2005‚ Katrina was formed merely as a tropical storm that the people of the United States thought wouldn’t do any damage. On August 28‚ 2005‚ cities in southern Louisiana and Mississippi started to demand a mandatory evacuation‚ but numerous people were stranded with no form of transportation or anywhere to go. Thousands were left waiting to see if Katrina would really strike as the weather stations had predicted. “That day‚ the National Weather Service predicted that after the storm hit‚
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of Hurricane Katrina‚ but does everyone know what has cause it‚ and the long-lasting effects it has had on the United States? Many people may not know just how strong Hurricane Katrina has been. Hurricane Katrina was named the sixth-strongest Atlantic Hurricane ever recorded. Katrina has also been recorded as the most expensive Natural Disaster ever recorded‚ and caused major flooding to many parts of the southeastern United States‚ mostly in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina hit many places
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storm‚ especially the feeling you get when you know it might impact you‚ is such a terrible feeling. Just imagine winds coming at you extremely fast‚ and knowing that they could hurt you very seriously. Everyone in this world has heard of Hurricane Katrina‚ but does everyone actually know what has caused it‚ and the long-lasting effects it has had on the United States? Hurricanes are giant sea storms that rotate in a giant circle. It carries winds blowing at speeds of at least 74 miles per hour.
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Running head: THE KATRINA BREAKDOWN CASE STUDY QUESTIONS The Katrina Breakdown Case Study Questions ADM 624 Public Governance 11/13/12 The Katrina Breakdown Case Study Questions 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
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Composition II-42: ENC 1102-42 Professor Richard Kamerman February 9‚ 2013 August 29‚ 2005 presented the residents of New Orleans‚ Louisiana a devastating blow. A category five hurricane made landfall and wiped out life as they knew it. Hurricane Katrina was one of the most deadly to hit the United States. One thousand eight hundred and thirty six people lost their lives and this incident provoked many to wonder‚ how could this happen? Loss of life was tragic and the economic impact would be felt
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