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    Hurricane Sandy and the Subway Hurricane Sandy‚ the largest Atlantic storm ever and second most costly storm in United States History (Preliminary estimates of losses due to damage and business interruption are estimated at $65.5 billion)‚ made it painfully clear exactly how fragile a city composed mostly of low-lying islands can be. At the beginning of the storm‚ Mayor Bloomberg announced that New York City public schools would be closed Tuesday‚ October 30 and Wednesday‚ October 31‚ however

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    and of the most destructive types of these disasters are commonly referred to as “hurricanes”. Throughout the course of human history‚ hurricanes have been a negative ailment most directly impacting the economy. Hurricanes are a lengthy‚ but severe depending on its category‚ process that doesn’t just instantly affect the economy. For instance‚ prior to the storm the public will be notified about this incoming hurricane‚ therefore‚ the demand of products such as necessities and disaster aids will elevate

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    reviewed: _____ Topic: Hurricane Preparedness Purpose: To invite Specific purpose: To invite my com. 2211 class about how to prepare for a hurricane Thesis: I like to invite you to explore with me three ways you can get prepared for a hurricane‚ First have a disaster kit put together‚ secondly you will have to take cover during the hurricane‚ and lastly after the hurricane‚ asset the damages it has caused. Introduction: I. Attention: Have you ever been in a hurricane? Well I have experienced

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    The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1‚ 1999‚[8] with the first tropical cyclone developing on June 11.[9] It was an above average season in which 16 tropical cyclones formed.[10][11][12][13] Twelve depressions attained tropical storm status and eight of these became a hurricane. Five hurricanes further intensified into major hurricanes.[10] The season featured a record-breaking five Category 4 hurricanes‚[14] later tied in 2005.[15] A persistent La Niña that developed during the

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    Hurricane Sandy Case Study Problem Statement Hurricane Sandy was a rare hybrid storm that spread over 1‚000 miles in circumference and affected 24 states along the East Coast of the United States and inland across the Appalachian Mountains into Wisconsin and Michigan. Hurricane Sandy brought high winds and record storm surges that led to major flooding‚ property damage and deaths in states along the East Coast. Advanced technology allowed for the early detection of this storm far in

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    ESL 092 02/29/13 Essay Hurricane Sandy And Its Effects Those days when Hurricane Sandy came by for the area of NJ were the worst stressful days in my life. I did not pay much attention at first when a saw in the news last year that a Hurricane was going to pass the area of NY and NJ. Then after I heard the news on the radio‚ I started to notice that Hurricane Sandy was not a simple hurricane. As a result‚ I started to pay more attention to the news‚ and

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    Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest five hurricanes that happened in the history of the United States. Hurricane Katrina was mapping since August 24th‚ 2005. The tropical storm started on the Bahamas and moved to Florida in days. Meteorologists were able to warn people in the Gulf Coast States that a major storm was on its way. New Orleans was the main impact of Hurricane Katrina. On August 28th‚ 2005 the mayor of New Orleans Ray Nagin ordered a mandatory evacuation. Major Nagin also declared

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    New Orleans New Orleans Louisiana was a flourishing city in 2004. After Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005‚ the impact of the storm diminished the people’s faith in government‚ but people’s faith in their religion strengthened. Despite their religion‚ the city itself was still diminished culturally and historically. A large portion of the New Orleans black residents were already living under the poverty line before Katrina even came to the city. Most of the poor didn’t have insurance‚ many waited

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    tragic and heartbreaking for residents that once lived in the gulf coast. New Orleans in particular was damaged the most by strong winds and massive flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina. Many still hang on to the memories they once had. Some try to forget‚ but for others the damage is still there. Not only did the victims or Hurricane Katrina lose their homes‚ belongings‚ and loved ones but they lost a piece of mind. Will these people ever get back what they lost through government funding‚ or will

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    Hurricanes have made a huge impact on the world. They have impacted our environments and society. We have discovered what hurricanes do and how they occur‚ and what they are. There are 5 different categories of hurricane 5 being the worst and 1 being the least strongest. People have reacted differently to different hurricanes. One recent hurricane known as Hurricane harvey was a very deadly and one of the most destructive hurricanes in history. It ruined lives‚ homes‚ and buildings.

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