Hurricane Andrew South Florida And Louisiana August 23 26 1992

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Emergency management
ISBN : UCSD:31822017594946

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Hurricane Andrew by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jennifer J. Wilson,James P. Travers
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788130731

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Hurricane Andrew: South Florida and Louisiana, August 23-26, 1992 by Jennifer J. Wilson,James P. Travers Pdf

Prepared by the National Weather Service (NWS) after weeks of interviews & visits to the damaged areas with Federal, state, & local officials, & citizens in FL & LA. It assesses NWS's performance & recommends where improvements are needed. Contents: summary of preparedness actions; NWS contingency planning & backup arrangements; summary of NWS watches, warnings, & advisories; summary of information & warning services & response actions by emergency management & media; public response; processing, interpretation, & dissemination of NWS information. Illustrated.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1592 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112063914813

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Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Government publications
ISBN : WISC:89117117382

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Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Emergency management
ISBN : UOM:39015032451679

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Hurricane Andrew by Anonim Pdf

Author : Eric Jay Dolin
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781631495281

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A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America's Hurricanes by Eric Jay Dolin Pdf

Washington Post • 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2020 Finalist • Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction Kirkus Reviews • Best Nonfiction Books of 2020 Library Journal • Best Science & Technology Books of 2020 Booklist • 10 Top Sci-Tech Books of 2020 New York Times Book Review • Editor's Choice With A Furious Sky, best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin tells the history of America itself through its five-hundred-year battle with the fury of hurricanes. In this “compelling” chronicle (New York Times Book Review), Eric Jay Dolin tells the history of America through its battles with hurricanes.Weaving together tales of tragedy and folly, of heroism and scientific progress, best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin shows how hurricanes have time and again determined the course of American history, from the nameless storms that threatened the New World voyages to our own era of global warming and megastorms. Along the way, Dolin introduces a rich cast of unlikely heroes, and forces us to reckon with the reality that future storms will likely be worse, unless we reimagine our relationship with the planet.

Author : Kristine Harper
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781438102221

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Hurricane Andrew by Kristine Harper Pdf

Details the course and effect of Hurricane Andrew, which hit the southeastern United States in 1992, and describes the recovery efforts that followed the storm.

Author : Walter Gillis Peacock,Hugh Gladwin,Betty Hearn Morrow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135108205

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Hurricane Andrew by Walter Gillis Peacock,Hugh Gladwin,Betty Hearn Morrow Pdf

This book explores how social, economic and political factors set the stage for Hurricane Andrew by influencing who was prepared, who was hit the hardest, and who was most likely to recover. Employing unique research data the authors analyze the consequences of conflict and competition on disaster preparation, response and recovery, especially where associated with race, ethnicity and gender.

Author : David M. Bush
Publisher : Living with the Shore
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : UOM:39015061156546

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Living with Florida's Atlantic Beaches by David M. Bush Pdf

A call to live with the coast, as opposed to living at the coast; unless Florida coastal communities conserve beaches and mitigate storm impacts, the future of the beach-based economy is in question.

Author : Paul V. Kislow
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1594547270

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Hurricanes by Paul V. Kislow Pdf

A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral around a relative calm centre known as the "eye." The "eye" is generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400 miles. As a hurricane approaches, the skies will begin to darken and winds will grow in strength. As a hurricane nears land, it can bring torrential rains, high winds, and storm surges. A single hurricane can last for more than 2 weeks over open waters and can run a path across the entire length of the eastern seaboard. August and September are peak months during the hurricane season that lasts from 1 June to 30 November. This book presents the facts and history of hurricanes.

Author : Dr. T. Leon Williams
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781524578916

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The View from the Mountaintop by Dr. T. Leon Williams Pdf

For nearly two decades, Dr. T. Leon Williams has been visiting college campuses, sharing his unique perspective of the historical relevance of the nations progress through monologues of the beloved Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In The View from the Mountaintop, Williams charts the course for the advancement of human relations from chance to change. Drawing from his personal and professional experiences, Williams attempts to make meaning of the lived experiences from childhood to adulthood that has shaped his attitude and perspective of America. Through scholarly, personal narratives and for the first time in Williams travels, he shares his essays with the public. Williams strategically addresses one question, what would Dr. King have to say today? In his most provocative work, Williams shares his perspective of rethinking nonviolence for the twenty-first century.

Author : Benjamin Reilly
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476646893

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Disaster and Human History by Benjamin Reilly Pdf

Human history is periodically punctuated by natural disasters, from Vesuvius' eruption to the modern-day Covid-19 pandemic. Volcanoes have buried entire cities, earthquakes have reduced structures to smoldering ruins. Floods and cyclones have wreaked havoc on river valleys and coastlines, and desertification and climate change have weakened society's underpinnings. Death tolls are often escalated by starvation and illness, which frequently occur in tandem. This second edition assesses natural disasters on human society and the effect of strategies developed to reduce their impact. This book addresses the interconnectivity of disaster and human responsibility through 23 updated case studies, including a new chapter on the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami and the ensuing Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Author : Timothy M. Kusky
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Coast changes
ISBN : 9780816064670

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The Coast by Timothy M. Kusky Pdf

Examines landforms along the coast, processes that create them, and the environment in which they are found.

Author : David Longshore
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781438195957

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Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones, Third Edition by David Longshore Pdf

Praise for the previous edition: "...a strong pick for any collection strong in weather science at the high school or college levels."—Midwest Book Review "The entries in the encyclopedia make great reading...has considerable merit and most libraries will want to purchase the volume for their reference collections."—American Reference Books Annual "...comprehensive, highly readable...Recommended."—Choice "...a fact-filled work with articles that are informative and accessible to both student and lay reader...a reasonable and worthwhile investment for both academic and public libraries...larger libraries may want this title for their circulating collections as well."—Against the Grain Now in its third edition, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all major aspects of tropical cyclone activity. Hundreds of extensively cross-referenced A-to-Z entries detail cyclonic storms in meteorology, history, and culture, along with accessible definitions of technical terms and engaging narratives that capture the dramatic intensity of tropical storms, hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones and the devastation and loss that often resulted. Hurricanes Andrew, Dean, Felix, Gilbert, Wilma, Sandy, and Maria are covered in detail in this comprehensive reference, as well as the most destructive and deadly tropical cyclone witnessed in the United States in the last 50 years—Hurricane Katrina.

Author : Craig E. Colten
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781604733457

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Perilous Place, Powerful Storms by Craig E. Colten Pdf

The hurricane protection systems that failed New Orleans when Katrina roared on shore in 2005 were the product of four decades of engineering hubris, excruciating delays, and social conflict. In Perilous Place, Powerful Storms, Craig E. Colten traces the protracted process of erecting massive structures designed to fend off tropical storms and examines how human actions and inactions left the system incomplete on the eve of its greatest challenge. Hurricane Betsy in 1965 provided the impetus for Congress to approve unprecedented hurricane protection for the New Orleans area. Army Engineers swiftly outlined a monumental barrier network that not only would safeguard the city at the time but also provide for substantial growth. Scheduled for completion in 1978, the project encountered a host of frustrating delays. From newly imposed environmental requirements to complex construction challenges, to funding battles, to disputes over proper structures, the buffer envisioned for southeast Louisiana remained incomplete forty years later as Hurricane Katrina bore down on the city. As Colten reveals, the very remedies intended to shield the city ultimately contributed immensely to the residents' vulnerability by encouraging sprawl into flood-prone territory that was already sinking within the ring of levees. Perilous Place, Powerful Storms illuminates the political, social, and engineering lessons of those who built a hurricane protection system that failed and serves as a warning for those guiding the recovery of post-Katrina New Orleans and Louisiana.