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The 1900 Storm: Galveston Island, Texas view detail comment email this

This site provides information about and images of the hurricane and tidal wave of September 1900 in southeast Texas. Includes contemporary film clips and photographs of the aftermath, statistics, the work of the American Red Cross under the leadership of Clara Barton, personal accounts, and recommended reading and websites. From the Galveston County Daily News.
http://www.1900storm.com
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Weather

Last updated Apr 27, 2006


Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season? view detail comment email this

This insurance industry organization was formed to provide "information on the insurance industry's response [to hurricanes], supplying claim filing tips and maintain a dialogue with the public through an active consumer outreach program." Includes insurance advice for Hurricane Katrina damage recovery, a brochure about settling insurance claims after a disaster, a list of toll-free phone numbers of insurance companies, and related information. Some material also available in Spanish.
http://www.iii.org/prepare/home/
Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather

Last updated Jun 13, 2007


Center for the Study of Public Health Impact of Hurricanes view detail comment email this

"Using New Orleans as a test case ... [this Louisiana State University research center] is currently developing techniques and models for assessing and mitigating the public health issues associated with complex disasters." The website features maps indicating where flooding could occur in the case of hurricanes in New Orleans, papers on the impacts of hurricanes and flooding in the area, and related material on hurricanes and Louisiana wetlands and coastal issues.
http://www.publichealth.hurricane.lsu.edu
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Public Health & Safety, Scientific Themes, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Maps, Water, Weather

Last updated Jan 5, 2007


Coastal Watches/Warnings and 3-Day Cone view detail comment email this

Maps of the Gulf Coast area of the United States showing hurricane strike probability, probable wind speeds, storm warnings and watches, actual and predicted tracks, marine danger areas, and more. From the National Hurricane Center.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at3+shtml/205648.shtml?3day
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Apr 17, 2006


Disaster in the Making view detail comment email this

Story from September 2004 on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), covering early history, changes to FEMA under George W. Bush, and concerns with FEMA after it became part of the Department of Homeland Security, such as the worry raised in a linked article that "the agency has become more focused on fighting terrorist attacks than hurricanes or floods." From the Independent Weekly (North Carolina) with contributions from papers in Jacksonville, Florida, and New Orleans.
http://www.indyweek.com/durham/2004-09-22/cover.html
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, News, Presidents by Name, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq

Last updated Feb 23, 2006


Emergency Preparedness & Response: Hurricanes view detail comment email this

Find hurricane-related health and safety information, as well as information specific to current hurricanes. Includes fact sheets on topics such as hurricane readiness, hurricane recovery, protecting pets, electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, re-entering a flooded home, contaminated water, and protecting yourself from mold. Offers links to information for cleanup workers and health professionals. Some material available in several languages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/
Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather

Last updated Sep 3, 2008


Evacuation Maps [Texas] view detail comment email this

Links to evacuation maps created by the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the Texas Division Of Emergency Management. Covers Brazoria, Galveston, and Harris counties; Matagorda (includes Calhoun, Jackson, Matagorda, and Victoria counties); Sabine Area (includes Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, and Orange counties); and Coastal Bend Area (includes Aransas, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties).
http://www.click2houston.com/hurricanes/9584817/detail.html
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, U.S. Maps, Weather

Last updated Aug 30, 2006


Extreme Weather and Climate Events view detail comment email this

This site tracks the worst of the weather. U.S. coverage includes hurricanes, heavy rainfall, temperature extremes and drought, tornadoes, billion-dollar disasters, storm reports by state, and radar composites. Global coverage (from 1991 on; information on recent but not always current events) includes weather, global climate change, historical global extremes, El Niño/La Niña, satellite images, and climatic data. From the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/severeweather/extremes.html
Topics: Hurricane Katrina

Last updated Sep 2, 2005


Extreme Weather Sourcebook 2001: Economic and Other Societal Impacts Related to Hurricanes, Floods, Tornadoes, Lightning, and Other U.S. Weather Phenomena view detail comment email this

This site presents tables of economic data (and human lightning injury data) for various weather-related disasters. States are listed in alphabetical order and by rank. Historical data, generally from the 1950's to the 1990's, is also included. Additionally, the Societal Aspects of Weather provides related links.
http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/sourcebook/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Dec 23, 2002


Fast Facts on Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina (Revised) view detail comment email this

Features population estimates, socioeconomic characteristics, links to maps, and statistics about commerce, businesses, and industries for areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/hurricanes_tropical_storms/005672.html
Topics: Hurricane Katrina

Last updated Sep 14, 2005


FEMA Storm Watch view detail comment email this

Links to national weather prediction sites that include advisories, watches, and warnings for hurricanes, tornados, floods, droughts, and other hazardous weather. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/nhp/stormwatch.shtm#0
Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather

Last updated Apr 27, 2006


Flickr: HurricaneKatrina view detail comment email this

A gallery of photos related to Hurricane Katrina, most taken in the affected areas. From Flickr, a photo sharing service and Yahoo! company.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/hurricanekatrina/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections

Last updated Sep 5, 2005


Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) [Texas] view detail comment email this

"GDEM is charged with carrying out a comprehensive all-hazard emergency management program for the State and assisting cities, counties, and state agencies in implementing their own emergency management program. GDEM ... is also responsible for supporting development and implementation of the Governor's Homeland Security Strategy." Features extensive emergency management related links; information for threat awareness campaigns for hurricanes, severe weather, lightning, West Nile virus, and wildfires; and more. From the Texas Department of Public Safety.
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Infectious Diseases, Outdoor Recreation, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq

Last updated Aug 30, 2006


Grist Magazine: Storm Front and Center view detail comment email this

Collection of stories on environmental aspects of Hurricane Katrina. Topics include journalists' coverage of connections between climate change and the hurricane, opinions about global warming and hurricanes, planning for disasters, environmental justice concerns, the area along the Mississippi River in Louisiana (known as "Cancer Alley") that is "home to more than 140 oil refineries and chemical plants," and more.
http://www.grist.org/article/katrina3/
Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Pollution, Science, Weather

Last updated Sep 14, 2009


A Guide to the Disaster Declaration Process and Federal Disaster Assistance view detail comment email this

This website explains how state governors, through the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (1988), request and obtain a presidential disaster declaration after disasters such as fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Discusses the declaration process and the types of individual, public, and hazard mitigation assistance that might be provided for a disaster. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/dec_proc.pdf
Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Nonfiction by Genre, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq

Last updated Apr 20, 2006


Historical Hurricane Tracks view detail comment email this

"The Historical Hurricane Tracks tool is an interactive mapping application that allows you to easily search and display Atlantic Basin and East-Central Pacific Basin tropical cyclone data." Also find information about coastal populations. "Please note this site only provides historical information" the site provides links to current information. From the Coastal Services Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Note: the viewer may take some time to load.
http://maps.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Scientific Themes, Weather

Last updated Feb 9, 2007


Hurricane & Storm Tracking for the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans view detail comment email this

This site tracks hurricanes and other tropical storms likely to hit the U.S. coast, using weather data from the National Weather Service satellites. In addition to the tracking information for current storms, there is a Storm Archive database on storms in the U.S. and the Caribbean since 1886.
http://hurricane.terrapin.com/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Sep 18, 2003


Hurricane Center view detail comment email this

Information on past and present hurricanes and tropical storms. Includes detailed information on current disasters, weather forecasts and updates, satellite photos, hurricane fact files, storm preparation tips, and a list of retired storm names.
http://hurricane.accuweather.com/hurricane/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Weather

Last updated Nov 3, 2007


Hurricane Katrina Aftermath view detail comment email this

Satellite imagery, analysis, and information about Hurricane Katrina, starting with images from August 28, 2005. Includes links to images from other sources. From the Earth Scan Laboratory at Louisiana State University (LSU).
http://www.esl.lsu.edu/quicklinks/hurricanes/2005/KATRINA/
Topics: Geography, Hurricane Katrina

Last updated Sep 4, 2005


Hurricane Katrina Images view detail comment email this

"The imagery posted on this site is of the Gulf coast of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. This imagery was acquired by the NOAA Remote Sensing Division to support NOAA national security and emergency response requirements." Aerial photos are accessible through an interactive map. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States

Last updated Sep 8, 2005


Hurricane Katrina Impact Studies view detail comment email this

Information from a research project of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NASA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the University of New Orleans "investigating coastal change that occurred as a result of Hurricane Katrina." Includes results of "aerial video, still photography, and laser altimetry surveys of post-storm beach conditions ... collected August 31 and September 1, 2005 for comparison with earlier data." From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/katrina/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States

Last updated Sep 20, 2005


Hurricane Katrina Information Guide view detail comment email this

"The following guide provides links to websites about Hurricane Katrina." Includes news, emergency and relief agencies, blogs, images, links for students affected by the disaster, and general information on hurricanes. This guide is updated as new or improved information becomes available. From the Middletown Thrall (Middletown, New York) Public Library.
http://thrall.org/katrina/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hurricane Katrina

Last updated Sep 9, 2005


The Hurricane of ’38 view detail comment email this

Companion site to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series American Experience describing this unnamed, catastrophic hurricane that slammed against the New England shore, destroyed over 8,000 homes, and resulted in over 700 deaths. Users can catch a glimpse of "the lives of fishermen, residents and vacationers on the day before the storm." Features a timeline of U.S. storms since the 1600s, maps, and survivors' accounts.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hurricane38/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Jan 4, 2009


Hurricane Preparedness view detail comment email this

Information for the public about hurricanes. The site features a brief history of major hurricanes back to 1900, information about how hurricanes are categorized using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale (from Category 1 to Category 5), the forecasting of hurricanes, disaster plan tips, and information about marine safety, storm surges, high wind, tornadoes, and inland floods. In English and Spanish. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml
Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather

Last updated Sep 2, 2005


Hurricane Resources view detail comment email this

Directory of hurricane news and assistance resources, including weather updates, media coverage, and historical information. From the Poynter Institute.
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=569
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Aug 17, 2004


Hurricanes Growing Fiercer With Global Warming view detail comment email this

This July 2005 press release describes a study that concludes that "hurricanes have grown significantly more powerful and destructive over the last three decades due in part to global warming." Includes a link to the website of the MIT meteorology professor "who warns that this trend could continue." The professor's site includes a link to the article about the study and to related material. From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2005/hurricanes.html
Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Pollution, Weather

Last updated Sep 2, 2005


In Depth: Hurricane Katrina view detail comment email this

Collection of news stories and analysis about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, from a British perspective. Includes a timeline, animations of the path of the storm and how hurricanes happen, map of evacuee destinations, amounts of foreign aid offered to the United States, information about draining New Orleans, eyewitness accounts, photos, and more. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/americas/2005/hurricane_katrina/default.stm
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Media, Photograph Collections

Last updated Sep 8, 2009


Institute of Business & Home Safety view detail comment email this

The mission of the insurance industry initiative "is to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters." The site focuses on the safety of buildings before, during, and after disasters such as floods, high winds, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornados. Includes publications on topics such as rebuilding homes to make them more resistant to hurricanes and protection against flood damage. Some information only available to members.
http://www.disastersafety.org
Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Hurricane Katrina, Outdoor Recreation, Weather

Last updated Sep 3, 2005


Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes view detail comment email this

News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish.
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/hurricaneRecovery.html
Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Jobs & Work, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq

Last updated Sep 8, 2005


Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness view detail comment email this

Information for Louisianans about dangers such as biological hazards, drought, fire, flooding, hurricanes, excessive heat, terrorism, winter weather, and related topics. Includes fact sheets, information about evacuation routes, links to related sites, and news (on topics such as Hurricane Katrina in August 2005). Also includes information about the emergency plans and operation of this office, with links to parish contacts.
http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov
Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq

Last updated Sep 5, 2005


Louisiana Hurricane Katrina Declared August 29, 2005 view detail comment email this

Information about temporary housing for evacuees, recovery efforts, doing business with FEMA, and links to more information about hurricanes. Also available in Spanish. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=4808
Topics: Hurricane Katrina

Last updated Sep 6, 2005


MetEd: Meteorology Education & Training view detail comment email this

This site provides "education and training resources to benefit the operational forecaster community, university atmospheric scientists and students, and anyone interested in learning more deeply about meteorology and weather forecasting topics." It features learning modules on coastal weather, hurricanes, hydrology, and other weather topics. The "K-12 and the Public" section contains introductory information. Searchable. From the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Feb 1, 2007


A Mini-New Orleans? Galveston Ponders Its Vulnerabilities view detail comment email this

This September 2005 article from the Houston Chronicle compares the effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans to possible effects of a hurricane of similar strength on Galveston, Texas. In particular, the article discusses risks to the city due to its location, precautions taken after the great hurricane of 1900, and loss of land to increasing sea level.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3344353.html
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Sep 12, 2008


National Geographic: Forces of Nature view detail comment email this

This site is a companion to a National Geographic film about four of the most destructive natural forces: hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tornadoes. Features a description of the science behind the natural disasters along with an interactive activity for each. Also includes introductory facts, a list of famous forces, a glossary, and lesson plans.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/
Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, Hurricane Katrina, Lesson Plans, Science, Weather

Last updated Jun 7, 2006


National Weather Service National Hurricane Center/Tropical Prediction Center view detail comment email this

A huge amount of current and historical storm information, including current public advisories in both English and Spanish. Includes formats such as satellite imagery, weather radar, and PDA-accessible updates. The "Learn About Hurricanes" section links to extensive information. Storm and weather advisories also available by email subscription. "Season Summaries and Reports" has information on activity in the Atlantic and East Pacific regions.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Sep 2, 2005


Network for Good: Hurricanes view detail comment email this

Provides links to charities that assist victims (humans and animals) of hurricanes; also links to agencies that provide information about hurricanes and about weather and natural disasters generally. The Network for Good is "an e-philanthropy site where individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues they care about."
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/
Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Sep 5, 2005


NHC/TPC Archive of Hurricane Seasons view detail comment email this

Historical information about hurricanes in the United States. Includes reports back to 1958 with "comprehensive information on each storm, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, [and] casualties and damages," information about the deadliest and costliest storms (1851-2004), images of Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane tracks back to 1921, and related information. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center (NHC)/Tropical Prediction Center (TPC).
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastall.shtml
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Mar 21, 2006


The Online Guides: Meteorology view detail comment email this

A collection of interactive modules that "introduce fundamental concepts in atmospheric sciences." Designed for high school and undergraduate level students, these modules cover topics such as hurricanes, light and optics, El Niño, hydrologic cycles, and air masses and fronts. Includes animations, computer simulations, and video and audio clips. From the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/home.rxml
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Apr 11, 2005


PlanetDiary view detail comment email this

Provides a weekly update of articles on the environment, focusing on natural phenomena and events such as floods, fire, fauna, flora, earthquakes, drought, health, volcanoes, oil spills, radioactivity, hurricanes, tornadoes, and tropical storms. Has background on each subject with annotated links and archives of articles back to 1999. Contains activities and lesson plans for teachers and students and a calendar feature highlighting future global environmental happenings with appropriate links.
http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/
Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Lesson Plans, Oil & Gas, Weather

Last updated Sep 2, 2005


The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale view detail comment email this

"The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a [category] 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall." Provides detailed explanations of the qualities of each level, including wind speeds and type of damage likely from it. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshs.shtml
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather

Last updated Sep 4, 2005


Storm Health and Safety Information view detail comment email this

The state of Delaware provides local and general information and links about weather, storm and hurricane readiness, avoiding injury and disease after a storm, and flood and other disaster recovery recommendations. Includes links to some sites in Spanish.
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/hottopics/stormprepare.html
Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather

Last updated May 9, 2005


Tax Relief in Disaster Situations view detail comment email this

"This page lists tax relief recently granted by the IRS and provides links to other disaster-related resources." These documents provide details about claiming disaster losses (for individuals and businesses), tax relief related to terrorist acts and in presidentially-declared disaster areas, and providing disaster relief assistance through charitable donations. Includes state-specific tax information for wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html
Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Tax Filing Season

Last updated Apr 4, 2008


U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features Special Edition: Hurricane Season Begins view detail comment email this

"The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through November. ... This edition of Facts for Features spotlights the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by these acts of nature." Provides statistics about past hurricanes, population of states in the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal areas, and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013534.html
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Statistics, Weather

Last updated Apr 20, 2009


Virtual Disaster Library view detail comment email this

About "250 publications (25,000 pages) of experiences, ideas and solutions to advance the cause of disaster reduction." Subjects include disaster education and preparedness; earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, and floods; medicine, health, and communicable disease control; and sanitation. Developed by PAHO/WHO (Pan American Health Organization/Regional Office of the World Health Organization). Materials are available in English, Spanish, and French.
http://nzdl.sadl.uleth.ca/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=paho
Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq

Last updated Sep 23, 2006


Virtual Field Trips view detail comment email this

Take a field trip without ever leaving the classroom. Each one covers a single topic including deserts, fierce creatures, hurricanes, natural wonders of the world, oceans, salt marshes, sharks, tornadoes, and volcanoes. "These sites have been arranged in sequential order to build a story for you to follow." They also include related vocabulary, concepts, and teacher's resources. Suitable for older elementary and middle school students. Created with TourMaker (for sale on site).
http://www.field-guides.com/
Topics: History, Hurricane Katrina, K-12 Education, Science

Last updated Apr 9, 2002


Washing Away view detail comment email this

This 2002 investigative report from the New Orleans Times-Picayune looked at the possible effects of a hurricane in South Louisiana. Discusses coastal erosion, the levee system in New Orleans, potential problems with evacuating the city in event of a hurricane, insurance, building codes, concerns with the Army Corps of Engineers flood protection projects, and many other topics. Includes images, graphics, and animations.
http://www.nola.com/hurricane/?/washingaway/
Topics: Hurricane Katrina, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather

Last updated Apr 3, 2006


When Nature Takes Its Course: In Depth Views From the Keystone-Mast Collection view detail comment email this

A timeline of 17 disasters from 1871 through 1933. Includes stereographic photographs, number of casualties, and cost of damage for each. Browsable by type of disaster: earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, or volcanic eruptions. Includes essays. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside.
http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/disasters/
Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife

Last updated Jun 10, 2006


[Washington] DC Emergency Management Agency: Hurricane Preparedness and Response view detail comment email this

The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) provides local and general information and links about weather, school safety, evacuation routes, electricity companies, and hurricane, flood, and other disaster preparedness and recovery recommendations.
http://dcema.dc.gov/dcema/cwp/view,a,1226,q,568074.asp#one
Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather

Last updated Apr 9, 2004




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