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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Hurricane Katrina, 2005."”.
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Mapping the Distribution of Barrier Island Slash Pine Woodland and Determining Growth Responses of Pinus elliottii to Hurricane Katrina (2005) on Cat Island, Mississippi
… events. The wind, waves, and storm surges of Hurricane Katrina heavily impacted the Mississippi–Alabama barrier island chain on August 29, 2005. Cat Island experienced a 7-m storm surge, the highest wind energy in the chain, but was estimated to have the least amount of forest mortality. The …
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Modeling the societal impact of natural hazards
… and evident based on past disasters such as Hurricane Katrina (2005) and Superstorm Sandy (2012). The vulnerability of the nation’s infrastructure can lead to significant physical damage which can translate into significant societal suffering. This societal suffering often outweighs the …
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Metaphors of Command and Control in the United Kingdom and the United States America : Developing a Communicative Framework to Enhance Interoperability for Emergency Management Organisations
… response efficacy and the failings during Hurricane Katrina (2005) stand as testament to this. This thesis examines how emergency responders interpret Command and Control, and the implications of this for interoperability<br/><br/>This mixed methods interpretive study comprises 30 …
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Mama D's 2 Blocks: A Documentary Film
… center and used to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Katrina's devastation in 2005. Mama D stayed at her home throughout the storm and remained there until the floodwaters had subsided. After the water had drained, socially minded youth from all over the country were drawn to Mama D's home …
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The value of leisure in coping with natural disaster: A case study in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
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