“The impact of tropical storms Katrina and Nargis were beyond the scope of government to manage effectively” Discuss. Tropical storms have different names depending on their location i.e.‚ in North America and the Caribbean they are known as hurricanes whereas in India and Bangladesh they are known as cyclones. There are various factors which need to be in place for a tropical storm to occur including sea temperatures to be over 27ºC to provide a source of energy‚ warm water extending down to
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INTRODUCTION One professional firm‚ identified in this research only as the CPA Firm‚ [CPAF] has undertaken strategic disaster recovery planning efforts that they believe will allow them to recover quickly from a natural disaster. On August 29‚ 2005 Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. and the planning for a disaster by the CPAF was put to a test. REVIEW OF LITERATURE A review of the literature related to disaster planning by professional firms in the U. S. resulted in minimal literature that was specific
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Botros Eng102 Tabor 11/28/2012 Why Zeitoun’s Story should be told There are many stories out there that one tends to hear about horrific tragedies that have occurred over the years‚ and one of the most devastating events that had happened was Hurricane Katrina. Dave Egger’s Zeitoun details the events and struggles of one man and his family‚ Abdurrahman Zeitoun during this devastation. In a time where everyone was panicking and rushing to find ways and areas where they can evacuate and stay safe
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For some reason the government thinks that this is not a big problem and have tried to push it off in many occasions. I know from experience that we are not prepared for these disasters and the aftermath they create. In my case I’ve experienced a hurricane that consumed my life and it seems to me the government still has not got it together with the needs of the people and the response time needed to avoid the damage being done during and after the catastrophe. I want to share my experience to show
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Haiti is one of the most unique and renowned islands of the Caribbean; however‚ it’s also one of the poorest and underdeveloped countries in the world. Its history about natural disasters such as the large earthquake in 2010 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016 has sparked people around the world because it’s becoming more vulnerable after each decimation. Haiti is also recognized for its tradition: it conducts voodoo ceremonies for Haitians to connect with the spirits of their loved ones and it celebrates
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From the reading I gathered the climate change could melt ice caps from global warming‚ which could make sea levels rise‚ which would make them more power for dangerous hurricanes. Hurricanes draw power from warm water. Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans was a great example of the power of the ocean. There are so many things that affect the atmosphere. If the ozone layer were to be gone‚ of course the planet would heat up. It is really our only protection‚ in my opinion‚ from the dangerous
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brands‚ tour companies‚ hotels * Forms of entertainment * Competitiveness of the corporation | WEAKNESSES * Safety and security * Environmental safety practices * Overtime pay issue | OPPORTUNITIES * Population * Economy | THREATS * Hurricanes * Lawsuits against the corporation * Competitors | Carnival Corporation & plc was a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Owning of cruise brands‚ tour companies‚ hotels would result to the increase
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Despite warnings of evacuation‚ Abdulrahman Zeitoun‚ a Syrian-American owner of a painting and contracting company in New Orleans‚ chose to stay when hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. During his canoe trip journey after Katrina‚ Zeitoun encountered many people who were trapped in their homes and in need of his help. Risking his life to save others‚ Zeitoun was falsely accused of stealing and dealing drugs because of his race. In Zeitoun‚ Dave Eggers portrays the view that America has towards Muslim
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high-water trucks with mobile communications packages. Across town‚ the police headquarters was also under water. Only three quarters of the force showed up for duty. 4. What were the Mayor’s responsibilities prior to the hurricane? The Mayor’s responsibilities prior to the hurricane was to stock the shelters with enough food and water and to mobilize city and school buses for evacuation. Five hundred were flooded when the levees broke. 5. Where were state and local officials during the aftermath
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damage property‚ and these affect both Florida and Hawaii. As mentioned above‚ tornadoes occur in Florida sometimes when there are thunderstorms but that isn’t the only cause of tornadoes. Hurricanes bring lots of rain‚ and cause tornadoes to form. Each state has hurricane seasons‚ however‚ Hawaii has fewer hurricanes than Florida.
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