Hurricane Katrina started a tropical depression on August 23rd‚ 2005. On August 27th‚ President George W. Bush declared a state of emergency for the states of Louisiana‚ Alabama‚ and Mississippi. By August 28th‚ Katrina become a Category 5 hurricane. However‚ when Katrina made landfall in Louisiana on August 29th‚ 2005‚ it was a weakened Category 3 hurricane. As Katrina made landfall‚ the levees in the greater New Orleans area began to fail causing large amounts of water to begin flooding the city
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Concept Analysis Process Aim/Purpose: To clarify the meaning of the term “expert” Definition: Expert 1. A person who has a special skill or knowledge in some particular field; specialist; authority 2. In the military it is noted as the highest rating in rifle marksmanship‚ above that of marksman and sharp shooter. Or B which is the person who has attained that high rating 3. Possessing special skill or knowledge; trained by practice; skilled 4. Pertaining to‚ coming from‚ or characteristic
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Hurricanes and earthquakes are two of the most dangerous natural disasters. There aren’t any similarities between hurricane and earthquakes in the way they are caused but they both cause destruction and death resulting from diseases and destruction of buildings. Let’s examine what causes these calamities and how to remain safe when they occur. Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters near the equator. They are formed when moist air over the ocean rises upward causing an area of lower air pressure
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better off than having a hurricane in your area. Ever heard of Hurricane Sandy‚ Hurricane Katrina‚ or Hurricane Irma? These three hurricanes were very well known and took out many homes‚ buildings‚ and even schools. You are probably wondering what is exactly a hurricane and how can you prepare for one in your area. A hurricane is a huge rotating storm that contains of high winds of at least 74 miles per hour and much water. There are five categories stages of a hurricane. Category five is the worst
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Everyone has been aware of the damage that Hurricane Harvey has done to the state of Texas‚ yet the devastation is not only hitting the average American’s heart‚ but their wallets as well. Texas is a major supplier of oil to the country and Hurricane Harvey has put an abrupt halt to its oil production and refining. It is even quoted by Tom Kloza‚ the global head of energy analysis for Oil Price Information Service that “Satan could not have drawn up a more horrible geographic scenario for knocking
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Joshua Darnell Hillard Composition I 17 April 2008 Dr. MacVaugh A Much Needed Change: FEMA & Hurricane Katrina It has been almost three years since the catastrophic hurricane winds and water of Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast. New Orleans was the most damaged city and media coverage showed the outcries of the neglected people. Many feel that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to blame and‚ rightfully so. FEMA is a very disorganized and dysfunctional agency;
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Risha Katzman Assignment 4: Process Analysis Today class we will talk about how to take care of a pet. There are many types of animals that you can have for a pet. I choose to explain the steps in taking care of a puppy. In my opinion‚ puppies are so cute and playful. One thing about puppies is that they turn into dogs. When caring for a puppy you have to be very careful and gentle. Puppies are very fragile and have to be handled with care. I will explain the things that you must do in caring
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Running Head: HURRICANES: THE 21ST CENTURY’S NEW THREAT? 1 Hurricanes: The 21st Century’s New Threat? Paul Greene Brian Wiseman Amy T. Swindell Oklahoma Wesleyan University Adult & Graduate Studies BMB014 Running Head: HURRICANES: THE 21ST CENTURY’S NEW THREAT? Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. 2 HURRICANES: THE 21ST CENTURY’S NEW THREAT? .....................................
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Conflict Process Analysis Introduction My thesis is a story of a dispute about a mobile phone and phone expenses between Telecommunication (a Chinese mobile telephone operation company) and me. I will use some organizational conflict theories‚ several types of conflicts and methods to handle with them to finish my dissertation. Telecommunication offered considerable discounts‚ while the rules were harsh. Staffs did not know the specific regulations‚ and I lost the best opportunity to undo the
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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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