The Storm Chapter 2 (2)
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Critical Reading of
The Storm
Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 – Storm Clouds and Leave, Please!
Directions:
Please read the Introduction, along with Chapter 1 and 2. Please note that
the questions below pertain only to Chapter 2, but it is imperative that you read the
Introduction and Chapter 1 in order to gain the perspective of the author. Please type
your responses after each question.
Please follow the upload directions on
Blackboard once you have completed the questionnaire.
Due date will be provided in
class and on Blackboard.
1.
Why were surge models developed/used in the early 1990s?
Storm surge accounts for the most catastrophic damage, so they used the model’s
to help prepare for storms
2.
Why did the author have a hard time convincing agencies of the importance of
restoring barrier islands?
Because the agencies argued that it was not eligible for federal restoration dollars
because the islands were not vegetated wetlands
3.
What are the benefits of these barrier islands?
Lowers storm surge preventing more damage.
4.
What are SLOSH and ADCIRC and what art the basic advantages of ADCIRC
over SLOSH?
They are surge models. ADCIRC works in higher resolution, incorporates
highways and canals, and can include tides.
5.
How does the grid resolution change with ADCIRC across different land
uses/classes?
The resolution gets finer as the grid tightens.
6.
What was John McQuaid’s “Washing Away”?
5-part series about the dangers faced by New Orleans
7.
Why does the author agree with the FEMA head’s quip about how he wished Jeb
Bush was governor of Louisiana?
Because they probably could’ve been able to restore the barrier islands and the
levees surrounding New Orleans
8.
Why did the mayor not issue a mandatory evacuation at 5 pm Saturday? Do you
believe this “issue” should have been resolved in advance of hurricane season?
Because he had to consult with his legal team to see if there was liability issues if
he forced hotels and businesses to close. The mayor could’ve consulted with the
legal team earlier than the Saturday before the storm, you can always ask your
legal team questions, evacuation orders are a time sensitive thing and need to be
done immediately.
9.
Has there been a string of evacuation debacles in New Orleans in the last 15
years? Which storms?
Hurricane Andrew, Georges, and Ivan
10. Why does contraflow fail sometimes?
Because sometimes there are issues on the route out that cannot be avoided, like
construction.
11. In Louisiana, how long is the preferred minimum evacuation time for a Category
4/5 storm? Why is this long-lead time a problem?
72 hours. This is a problem because big storms like hurricanes are hard to predict,
one day the model will say one thing and the next day the storm could shift to
another city or state.
12. LSU’s studies suggest what percentage of New Orleans will not evacuate? Why?
Was this percentage accurate for Katrina?
30% because they are low mobility, or they don’t have access to a car.
75% of people evacuated for Katrina, so the 30% number is pretty close to the
actual percentage.
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