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EES 0836
Myths of Hurricane Katrina
Disasters: Geology vs. Hollywood
Introduction
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans with disastrous effect. While the hurricane itself was
devastating to those living in the area, it helped to expose flaws in our approach to risk reduction. This
paper/assignment investigates those flaws and how we had to relearn how we should have more of an
anticipatory response to natural disasters.
Learning Objectives
●
Criticize how emergency management had to relearn how to respond to disasters.
(2, 3, c, d)
●
Analyze the decisions humans make that lead to long-term vulnerabilities with future events.
(3,
d)
Part 1:
Myths of Hurricane Katrina
Read the paper “
Myths of Hurricane Katrina
” by Kelman Ilan and complete the following questions.
1.
The author claims that there are six “myths” of new knowledge learned from Hurricane Katrina
that are actually lessons relearned. List these six lessons.
Community-based disaster risk reduction, disaster diplomacy, disaster shelter, evacuees with
special needs, reliance on structural defenses, Swiftwater rescue.
2.
According to the author, after a disaster such as Katrina, people should be prepared to go without
relief aid for how long?
72 hours
3.
What is “community-based disaster reduction”? Give an example of where it is practiced.
Community-based disaster reduction is always being prepared for disaster as a way of reducing
severity or damages. It is community-based because it is raising awareness through the
community. Like helping each other prepare for the possible disasters through plans, guidelines,
resources and more.
4.
What countries offered disaster aid to the U.S. and had their offer declined? Why?
Iran and Cuba were rejected because of past or possible future conflicts with the countries.
5.
What is “risk transference,” and how was it illustrated by the case of New Orleans?
Risk transference is the phenomenon where if events happen less, the risk increases. Because
“risk is transferred into, and accumulated in, the future. It is shown in the case of New Orleans
because many of their buildings would not have been able to be recovered after Hurricane Katrina
without structural defenses against flooding.
6.
What evidence does the author provide that the government is better prepared to take care of pets
after a natural disaster than people with special needs?
The evidence the author provides is the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act that the
government passed. This act provides full disaster care to pets. The author goes on to share how
the government is treating pets better, since there is nothing they are doing to ensure the safety of
those with special needs.
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7.
What, in your opinion, is the most important lesson you hope we have learned from Katrina?
I hope the most important lesson we have learned from Hurricane Katrina is to tend to and better look
after those with special needs, socially isolated, mentally and physically ill, etc., during a disaster.
Part 2
: Emergency kit
FEMA and other disaster management agencies recommend that everyone have an emergency kit in their
home – one per person – with everything you need to survive for at least three days if disaster strikes.
Consider: you could be hurt, and you could be without food, water, shelter, power, and sanitation until
relief workers arrive. Although we focus on Hurricanes here, also consider how the type of disaster might
impact your emergency kit and that any region is likely exposed to many types of natural hazard.
Your task:
Design your personal
hurricane
specific emergency kit. It should all
fit into an ordinary backpack
so you
could just grab it and get to safety! Try to keep the expense down. Remember, morale is important too, so
include at least one item you personally could not live without. You can add rows to the table as needed
within these guidelines.
List of Items:
Item
Estimated cost
Shelf-life
Flashlight
$10-20
years
Gallon of water
$0.50-2
years
First aide kit
$30 <
years
Canned food
(per can) $2 <
2-5 years
Portable generator
$200
years
Feminine products
$50-10
Years
Emergency rescue blanket
$13-30
n/a
Swiss army knife
$25
n/a
Battery powered radio
$20 <
n/a
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