Gulf Coast Hurricanes
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Hurricanes Of The Gulf Of Mexico
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Author : Barry D. Keim
language : en
Publisher: LSU Press
Release Date : 2009-08-31
Hurricanes Of The Gulf Of Mexico written by Barry D. Keim and has been published by LSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-31 with Nature categories.
"The storm has entered the Gulf." For those who live or travel near the Gulf of Mexico, this ominous announcement commands attention, especially given the frequency and force of hurricane strikes in recent years. Since 2004, the shores around the Gulf of Mexico have been in the crosshairs for an increasing number of hurricanes and tropical storms, including Charley and Wilma in southwestern Florida and Ivan, Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike along the northern Gulf coast from Panama City to near Galveston. In this definitive guide, climatologists Barry D. Keim and Robert A. Muller examine the big picture of Gulf hurricanes -- from the 1800s to the present and from Key West, Florida, to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula -- providing an extraordinary compilation and interpretation of the entire region's hurricane and tropical storm history. Drawing from their own research and from National Hurricane Center records, Keim and Muller examine numerous individual Gulf storms, considering each hurricane's origin, oceanic and atmospheric influences, seasonality, track, intensity, size, point of landfall, storm surge, and impact on life, property, and the environment. They describe the unique features of the Gulf that influence the development of hurricanes, such as the loop current and its eddies, and identify areas of the coastline that are more or less vulnerable because of physical environment, socioeconomic environment, or both. They point out that the increase in population along the Gulf Coast over the past century has led to a rise in hurricane damage as once sparse coastlines are now lined with residents, commerce, and industry. In addition, they assess predicted hurricane activity for coming years in light of competing climate theories as well as cyclical patterns over the past century. Keim and Muller begin their book by scrutinizing the Gulf's deadliest storm, the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, whose victims received little to no warning of its approach. They then retrace 2005's Hurricane Katrina, the most costly storm, using NHC advisories and reports. Their comparison of these two catastrophic events shows that despite 105 years of tremendous technological advances, hurricanes remain ultimately rather unpredictable and human warning, readiness, and response measures continue to be imperfect. Keim and Muller also detail other memorable Gulf storms -- the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, Audrey, Betsy, Camille, Gilbert, Andrew, Wilma, and more -- and give the hurricane strike records from 1901 to 2005 at thirty locations around the Gulf. They extend the New Orleans hurricane strike record back to the middle of the nineteenth century, providing key insight into comparisons of storm activities during the two centuries. An epilogue summarizes the destructive 2008 hurricane season, including storms Dolly, Gustav, and Ike. Plentiful maps, charts, tables, graphs, and photos, along with anecdotal observations and an informative text, make Hurricanes of the Gulf of Mexico a captivating and useful volume for Gulf residents, storm trackers, or anyone fascinated by the weather.
In Katrina S Wake
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Author : Donald L Canney
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2010-08-29
In Katrina S Wake written by Donald L Canney and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-29 with Social Science categories.
Of all the Homeland Security agencies operating in New Orleans before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina’s landfall, no agency performed its duties with the same level of diligence and heroism as did the U.S. Coast Guard. Tirelessly, Coasties in helicopters and small boats pulled survivors from rooftops, floating debris, and high ground and ferried them to safety as the rest of us watched live on CNN. Only a few days later, disaster struck again in the form of Hurricane Rita, which left even more people in desperate need of rescue and assistance. In the aftermath of the storms, some 5,000 Coast Guard personnel rescued 33,735 individuals--six times more than the annual average number rescued by the service nationwide. Then, unobserved by the media, the Coast Guard successfully restored the vital navigation aids in the region, preventing further death and destruction. In Katrina’s Wake presents a riveting account of the astounding operations undertaken by the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters ever to strike America. While other government agencies struggled to mobilize and failed to provide real solutions, one small, decentralized agency stepped forward and performed above and beyond the call of duty.
Gulf Coast Rebuilding
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Author : Stanley J. Czerwinski
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Gulf Coast Rebuilding written by Stanley J. Czerwinski and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
The devastation caused by the Gulf Coast hurricanes presents the nation with unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities to reexamine shared responsibility among all levels of gov¿t. All levels of gov¿t., together with the private & nonprofit sectors, will need to play a critical role in the process of choosing what, where, & how to rebuild. Agreeing on what the costs are, what federal funds have been provided, & who will bear the costs will be key to the overall rebuilding effort. This testimony: (1) places federal assistance provided to date in the context of damage estimates for the Gulf Coast; & (2) discusses key federal programs that provide rebuilding assistance to the Gulf Coast states. Illustrations.
Gulf Coast Hurricanes Situation Report 36
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
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Gulf Coast Hurricanes Situation Report 32
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
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Some Climatological Characteristics Of Hurricanes And Tropical Storms Gulf And East Coasts Of The United States
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Author : Francis P. Ho
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Some Climatological Characteristics Of Hurricanes And Tropical Storms Gulf And East Coasts Of The United States written by Francis P. Ho and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Atlantic Coast (U.S.) categories.
A climatology of hurricane factors important to storm surges is presented for the U.S. gulf and east coasts. A smoothed frequency of tropical storms and hurricanes entering and exiting the coast and storms passing within 150 n.mi. of the coast during the period 1871-1973 is given. The central pressure for hurricanes and tropical storms and the radius of maximum winds and speed of forward motion for hurricanes were obtained from data analysis. Directions of landfalling hurricanes and tropical storms at the time they crossed the coast at selected points were also analyzed. The probability distribution of each factor was plotted and analyzed for each 50-n.mi. interval along the coast. Selected probability levels of each distribution were then summarized, and smoothed variations along the coast were obtained by analysis. The speed of motion for two classes of hurricanes (those that enetered the coast and those that passed within 150 n.mi. of the coast) were studied separately and a smooth speed analysis determined for each. The question of joint probability among the various factors and with latitude is discussed qualitatively.
Small Business Administration
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Author : United States Accounting Office (GAO)
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-05-21
Small Business Administration written by United States Accounting Office (GAO) and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-21 with categories.
Small Business Administration: Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness
Hurricane Camille
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Author : Philip D. Hearn
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2004-07-07
Hurricane Camille written by Philip D. Hearn and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-07 with History categories.
In the voices of its survivors, the history of one of America's most devastating storms
Gulf Coast Hurricanes Situation Report 20
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
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Gulf Coast Hurricanes Situation Report 24
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
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