Hurricane Katrina: Development and Devastation Hurricane Katrina was one of the strongest storm systems to ever collide with the coastal United States in the last century. Strong winds sustained during landfall of over 140 mph combined with a very low central pressure (920 mb) to wreak havoc on many coastal communities in ways not seen before in the US (1). Despite monitoring the storms development‚ tracking its movement‚ and issuing early warnings‚ Hurricane Katrina has proved to be the most
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the 26 of August‚ Katrina had increased back to a hurricane‚ and developed into a Category 5 storm on the 28 of August‚ with winds storming at around 175mph (280kph). The storm rotated north towards Louisiana coast. The hurricane lost strength to a Category 3 storm before striking along the Louisiana-Mississippi outskirts on the morning of August 29 with supported winds about 120mph (193kph). Katrina lost strength to a Category 1 hurricane after forcing inland above southern and central Mississippi
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In Florida‚ 15 died directly from the hurricane and another 29 died indirectly.” Andrew cost 25 billion worth of damages from the places it effected. The places that were also affected by Andrew were Bahamas‚ southern Florida‚ and southcentral Louisiana. Andrews path started in South Florida‚ through the Gulf of Mexico and then
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forest lands were destroyed. The total loss to the forestry industry from Katrina is calculated to rise to about $5 billion. Also‚ several thousands of local residents were left unemployed. It is estimated $150 billion total of economic impact in Louisiana and Mississippi‚ which far exceeded the governments assistance. Katrina redistributed over one million people across the United States‚ which became the United States largest diaspora[->3] in history. By late January 2006‚ less than half of
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there is a relationship between the rivers and the terrain that is around them‚ which can be seen with any river‚ not just the Mississippi. For the New Orleans River‚ the adjacent terrain is Cajun Country. There is a triangle formed in southern Louisiana from the French Acadian world. Some of the first settlers of the Atchafalaya were the Houma‚ Opelousa‚ Tunica-Biloxi‚ Chitimacha‚ and the Atakapa Tribes (STU). When the Choctaw settled on the Atchafalaya‚ they called it the “hacha falaia‚” meaning
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Hence‚ there is doubt that the economy of the United States suffered its dramatic damages. The figures provided by The White House indicates that the unemployment rate doubled from 6 to 12 percent in the most influenced areas of Louisiana and Mississippi during the time of crisis which was between August and September. The salaries and wages went down sharply by about 1.2 billon dollars in the third quarter of 2005 (Chapter One: Katrina in perspective). The storm also demolished 113
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Examination and Documentation of the Crime Scene 5 September 2014 Examination and Documentation of the Crime Scene The article I read “Examination and Documentation of the Crime Scene” explained the examination process and how to go about documenting everything found at the scene. When investigating a crime scene‚ first you need to gather as much information needed. You need to use a slow approach to gather as much information while also being careful
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A Natural Disaster: Hurricane Katrina In August of 2005‚ the lives of the people living in New Orleans changed drastically due to a massive hurricane. Hurricane Katrina is the third deadliest hurricane to ever hit the United States. There were several lives taken‚ many families and homes destroyed. The financial damage caused by the hurricane was shocking. Several countries and people made donations to help rebuild homes and the city of New Orleans. There were several lives taken as well
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These kindly neighbor-like heroes have been working day and night‚ using everything from fishing boats to paddle boards to save those in need. One such group of rescuers that goes by the name “The Cajun Navy”‚ a Louisiana-based volunteer crew that served in Hurricane Katrina‚ has come to the call again. Also‚ South Texas’ more northern neighboring communities have added to the rescue effort as well‚ opening the refugees with open arms. Even our own president has made
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Angola Prison The state penitentiary in Angola Louisiana is the largest and on of the oldest maximum security prison in the United States. A little over 5000 men live within its walls and three quarters of them are black. Eighty five percent of the inmates at Angola will die inside the prison due to being executed or serving a full life sentence. The prison is 18‚000 acres and has its own farm which prisoners work on. Angola’s name is derived from a country in Africa named Angola. The prison
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