1. Disasters

2. 9/11 Facts about 9/11: Facts about 9/11: Price tag of $700 million to clear and repair the Pentagon Price tag of $700 million to clear and repair the Pentagon 91 baseball games were postponed in the six days Major League Baseball suspended play- longest postponement, excluding work stoppages for regular season games since WWII 91 baseball games were postponed in the six days Major League Baseball suspended play- longest postponement, excluding work stoppages for regular season games since WWII

3. 15 million square feet of office space was lost at the WTC, more than 3x the amount of space at the Sears Tower in Chicago 15 million square feet of office space was lost at the WTC, more than 3x the amount of space at the Sears Tower in Chicago 4,600 Pentagon workers had to be relocated temporarily 4,600 Pentagon workers had to be relocated temporarily 1337 vehicles were crushed when towers collapsed 1337 vehicles were crushed when towers collapsed

4. 91 FDNY vehicles crushed (more than half of the fire vehicles in Louisville) 91 FDNY vehicles crushed (more than half of the fire vehicles in Louisville) 1.5 million working hours during 261 days were spent removing debris at the WTC site 1.5 million working hours during 261 days were spent removing debris at the WTC site

5. FBI assigned more than 2500 of its 11,500 agents to anti-terrorism operations FBI assigned more than 2500 of its 11,500 agents to anti-terrorism operations Half of Washingtons 25,000 hotel workers lost their jobs in September 2001- half of those were eventually rehired Half of Washingtons 25,000 hotel workers lost their jobs in September 2001- half of those were eventually rehired

6. Kejo- a police and military equipment seller, sold more than 1000 gas masks in September- up from the usual 100 a year Kejo- a police and military equipment seller, sold more than 1000 gas masks in September- up from the usual 100 a year The Salvation Army served 3,231,681 meals at the WTC site from Sept 11 to May 30 The Salvation Army served 3,231,681 meals at the WTC site from Sept 11 to May 30

7. 70% of Americans say they have experienced depression since the attacks 70% of Americans say they have experienced depression since the attacks New York State Office of Mental Health estimates more than 33,000 showed symptoms of PTSD New York State Office of Mental Health estimates more than 33,000 showed symptoms of PTSD

8. 422,000 of New Yorkers suffering from PSTD as a result of 9/11 422,000 of New Yorkers suffering from PSTD as a result of 9/11

9. Monthly revenue for airport limos a month after Sept 11 fell from $666 million to $333 million nationally Monthly revenue for airport limos a month after Sept 11 fell from $666 million to $333 million nationally Average daily take of the Afghan Grill in Edison, NJ dropped from $1300 to $100 a month after the attacks Average daily take of the Afghan Grill in Edison, NJ dropped from $1300 to $100 a month after the attacks

10. $900 million raised by end of 2002 from Dept of Transportations $2.50 passenger ticket fee to help pay for aviation security $900 million raised by end of 2002 from Dept of Transportations $2.50 passenger ticket fee to help pay for aviation security Emmys postponed twice- Sept 16, and Oct 7 (when US began airstrikes in Afghanistan) Emmys postponed twice- Sept 16, and Oct 7 (when US began airstrikes in Afghanistan)

11. October of 2001- 55,000 jobs were lost nationwide at eateries- nationally, restaurant sales declined $6 billion in Sept 2001 October of 2001- 55,000 jobs were lost nationwide at eateries- nationally, restaurant sales declined $6 billion in Sept 2001 Airline industry lost $5 billion from Sept 11 to Sept 30 and requested $24 billion in aid from federal govt Airline industry lost $5 billion from Sept 11 to Sept 30 and requested $24 billion in aid from federal govt

12. Because of tighter restrictions- drugs seized along border fell by 80% in two weeks after terrorist attacks Because of tighter restrictions- drugs seized along border fell by 80% in two weeks after terrorist attacks Donations of $1.88 billion related to Sept 11 accounted for nearly 1% of all charitable giving in 2001 Donations of $1.88 billion related to Sept 11 accounted for nearly 1% of all charitable giving in 2001

13. Hotel occupancy dropped to 52.3% Sept 16-Sept 22 down from 25.9% from 2000 Hotel occupancy dropped to 52.3% Sept 16-Sept 22 down from 25.9% from 2000 268 marriage licenses issued in Hawaii Sept 11 to Sept 18, down from 732 licenses issued the same week in 2000 268 marriage licenses issued in Hawaii Sept 11 to Sept 18, down from 732 licenses issued the same week in 2000

14. The Tribute in Light- illuminated New York skyline nightly from March 11 through April 13- used $10,000 of electricity The Tribute in Light- illuminated New York skyline nightly from March 11 through April 13- used $10,000 of electricity TSA needs 67,000 employees to screen airline passengers and luggage (up from 23,600 from beginning of Sept) TSA needs 67,000 employees to screen airline passengers and luggage (up from 23,600 from beginning of Sept)

15. New York Citys Verizon- 230 million calls a day the week after Sept 11- normal call volume was half of that New York Citys Verizon- 230 million calls a day the week after Sept 11- normal call volume was half of that New York Stock Exchange- reopened Sept 17- half of financial district was without electricity and had to use generators New York Stock Exchange- reopened Sept 17- half of financial district was without electricity and had to use generators

16. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tested air at Ground Zero 1,174 times from Sept 18 to Oct 4 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tested air at Ground Zero 1,174 times from Sept 18 to Oct 4 21 office buildings in Lower Manhattan (same number of buildings in Southtown section of Kansas City) were affected by attacks 21 office buildings in Lower Manhattan (same number of buildings in Southtown section of Kansas City) were affected by attacks

17. By end of 2003- New York City had a loss of 57,000 jobs due to the attack By end of 2003- New York City had a loss of 57,000 jobs due to the attack More than 700 businesses in the WTC complex (2x as many in Mall of America) either were destroyed or severely damaged- 22,000 people in Lower Man. Had requested job loss benefits 30 days after Sept 11 More than 700 businesses in the WTC complex (2x as many in Mall of America) either were destroyed or severely damaged- 22,000 people in Lower Man. Had requested job loss benefits 30 days after Sept 11

18. Broadway- made $9.6 million for the week ending Sept 9, 2001, for the week ending Sept 16, earned $3.5 million, and attendance dropped from over 100,000 to 65,155 Broadway- made $9.6 million for the week ending Sept 9, 2001, for the week ending Sept 16, earned $3.5 million, and attendance dropped from over 100,000 to 65,155

19. Number of people who lost a spouse or partner in attacks- 1,609 Number of people who lost a spouse or partner in attacks- 1,609 Estimated number of children who lost a parent- 3,051 Estimated number of children who lost a parent- 3,051 % of Americans who knew someone hurt or killed in attacks- 20% % of Americans who knew someone hurt or killed in attacks- 20%

20. Number killed in attacks- 2,819 Number killed in attacks- 2,819 Firefighters and paramedics killed- 343 Firefighters and paramedics killed- 343 NYPD officers- 23 NYPD officers- 23 Port Authority police officers- 37 Port Authority police officers- 37

21. FDNY retirements Jan to July 2001 was 274 FDNY retirements Jan to July 2001 was 274 FDNY retirements Jan to July 2002- 661 FDNY retirements Jan to July 2002- 661 Firefighters on leave for respiratory problems Jan 2002- 300 Firefighters on leave for respiratory problems Jan 2002- 300

22. Dow Jones industrial average when NYSE reopened 6 days after attack dropped 684.81 Dow Jones industrial average when NYSE reopened 6 days after attack dropped 684.81

23. Economics loss in New York in month following attacks- $105 billion Economics loss in New York in month following attacks- $105 billion Estimated cost of clean up- $600 million Estimated cost of clean up- $600 million FEMA money spent on the emergency- $970 million FEMA money spent on the emergency- $970 million Amount donated to 9/11 charities- $1.4 billion Amount donated to 9/11 charities- $1.4 billion

24. Amount of insurance paid worldwide related to 9/11 was $40.2 billion Amount of insurance paid worldwide related to 9/11 was $40.2 billion Amount of money need to overhaul lower-Manhattan subways- $7.5 billion Amount of money need to overhaul lower-Manhattan subways- $7.5 billion Apartments in lower Manhattan eligible for asbestos cleanup- 30,000 Apartments in lower Manhattan eligible for asbestos cleanup- 30,000 Only 4,110 of those have requested cleanup and testing Only 4,110 of those have requested cleanup and testing

25. It had cost $1.1 billion in 1970s dollars to build WTC It had cost $1.1 billion in 1970s dollars to build WTC

26. Immediately after 9/11- destruction of physical assets was estimated to be around $14 billion for private businesses Immediately after 9/11- destruction of physical assets was estimated to be around $14 billion for private businesses $1.5 billion for state and local govt enterprises, and $0.7 billion for federal enterprises $1.5 billion for state and local govt enterprises, and $0.7 billion for federal enterprises

27. Rescue, clean up, and related costs- at least $11 billion Rescue, clean up, and related costs- at least $11 billion Total direct cost was around $27.2 billion Total direct cost was around $27.2 billion

28. Impact was on insurance, airlines, tourism and other industries associated with travel, shipping, and defense/security spending Impact was on insurance, airlines, tourism and other industries associated with travel, shipping, and defense/security spending Developments in each of these areas have had a broader effect on wide areas of economic activity Developments in each of these areas have had a broader effect on wide areas of economic activity

29. Insurance losses from 9/11 estimated between $30 to $58 billion (losses from Hurricane Andrew came to around $21 billion) Insurance losses from 9/11 estimated between $30 to $58 billion (losses from Hurricane Andrew came to around $21 billion)

30. Long term impacts of 9/11- higher operating costs for businesses (increase spending on security, insurance, and longer wait times) Long term impacts of 9/11- higher operating costs for businesses (increase spending on security, insurance, and longer wait times)

31. Hurricane Katrina More than 91% of oil production and 83% of gas production in the Gulf of Mexico region was shut down as a result More than 91% of oil production and 83% of gas production in the Gulf of Mexico region was shut down as a result Damage to rigs and refineries also caused by hurricane Damage to rigs and refineries also caused by hurricane

32. Major gateway for US agricultural exports- corn and soybeans Major gateway for US agricultural exports- corn and soybeans US exports a quarter of all grain it produces, and roughly 60% of that leaves the country through New Orleans and neighboring ports US exports a quarter of all grain it produces, and roughly 60% of that leaves the country through New Orleans and neighboring ports

33. Region contains 5 of the top 12 US ports- including South Louisiana, countrys top port by cargo volume Region contains 5 of the top 12 US ports- including South Louisiana, countrys top port by cargo volume Imports arriving at Gulf ports include steel, rubber, coffee and fresh fruit Imports arriving at Gulf ports include steel, rubber, coffee and fresh fruit

34. Freight transport companies were estimated to have lost $3 million to $4 million a day while ports were closed Freight transport companies were estimated to have lost $3 million to $4 million a day while ports were closed No adequate substitute for Mississippi River as a shipping route No adequate substitute for Mississippi River as a shipping route Cargos had to go by road and rail instead- which drove up cost Cargos had to go by road and rail instead- which drove up cost

35. Consumers across US faced higher prices- Chiquita bananas and Folgers coffee just two of the brand names affected Consumers across US faced higher prices- Chiquita bananas and Folgers coffee just two of the brand names affected

36. Tourists spent $5 billion in New Orleans the year before the hurricane- this was half of Louisianas tourism income Tourists spent $5 billion in New Orleans the year before the hurricane- this was half of Louisianas tourism income Mississippis gambling industry hit hard- 12 floating casinos either heavily damaged or destroyed Mississippis gambling industry hit hard- 12 floating casinos either heavily damaged or destroyed

37. Poorer residents who lack insurance- to be neglected Poorer residents who lack insurance- to be neglected Low income housing is usually a low priority for redevelopers Low income housing is usually a low priority for redevelopers

38. Southern California Wildfires 2007- fires could cost insurers $900 million to $1.5 billion 2007- fires could cost insurers $900 million to $1.5 billion Fire in San Diego- likely to cost $600 million to $1 billion Fire in San Diego- likely to cost $600 million to $1 billion Burned over 516,356 acres of land Burned over 516,356 acres of land Destroyed more than 2,013 Destroyed more than 2,013

39. Around 1 million people forced from homes Around 1 million people forced from homes High value properties were most of the claims High value properties were most of the claims

40. 7 deaths directly due to fire, 7 involving evacuees 7 deaths directly due to fire, 7 involving evacuees 71 firefighters, 27 civilians had injuries 71 firefighters, 27 civilians had injuries 1432 people evacuated to 13 shelters 1432 people evacuated to 13 shelters

41. Harris Fire- $9.7 million Harris Fire- $9.7 million Witch Fire- $11.3 million Witch Fire- $11.3 million Poomacha Fire- $5.2 million Poomacha Fire- $5.2 million Slide Fire- $8 million Slide Fire- $8 million Grass Valley Fire- $4.6 million Grass Valley Fire- $4.6 million Santiago Fire- $7.9 million Santiago Fire- $7.9 million Ranch Fire- $9 million Ranch Fire- $9 million

42. Rice Fire- $3.1 million Rice Fire- $3.1 million Buckweed Fire- $7.4 million Buckweed Fire- $7.4 million Canyon Fire- $5.8 million Canyon Fire- $5.8 million

43. 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake Tuesday October 17, 1989 at 5:04 p.m. Tuesday October 17, 1989 at 5:04 p.m. 7.1 on Richter scale 7.1 on Richter scale San Fran Bay area located in seismically active region, North American and Pacific plates collide San Fran Bay area located in seismically active region, North American and Pacific plates collide 76 people killed by direct effects of quake, hundreds injured 76 people killed by direct effects of quake, hundreds injured

44. Estimated cost of damages ranges from $5 billion to $10 billion Estimated cost of damages ranges from $5 billion to $10 billion Most damage was concentrated in relatively few areas and much of the Bay area was fine Most damage was concentrated in relatively few areas and much of the Bay area was fine

45. Marina district- worst impacted Marina district- worst impacted 35 buildings in area destroyed 35 buildings in area destroyed 150 structurally damaged 150 structurally damaged Santa Cruz- most of downtown mall and several hundred houses were either severely damaged or destroyed Santa Cruz- most of downtown mall and several hundred houses were either severely damaged or destroyed

46. Damage to chimneys, sidewalks, roadways, parking lots widespread in Bay area Damage to chimneys, sidewalks, roadways, parking lots widespread in Bay area Collapse of Cypress structure on Interstate 880 in Oakland Collapse of Cypress structure on Interstate 880 in Oakland Portion of Highway 101 collapsed and severe damage to supports Portion of Highway 101 collapsed and severe damage to supports

48. Earthquake related damage can be attributed to fault rupture, severe ground shaking, landsliding, liquefaction Earthquake related damage can be attributed to fault rupture, severe ground shaking, landsliding, liquefaction Rock avalanche- debris falling for two days Rock avalanche- debris falling for two days

49. Earthquake caused damage for as far as 70 miles away Earthquake caused damage for as far as 70 miles away 1000 landslides and rockfalls 1000 landslides and rockfalls One slide disrupted traffic for about a month One slide disrupted traffic for about a month Property damage estimated at $6 billion Property damage estimated at $6 billion

50. Earthquake interrupted World Series Earthquake interrupted World Series Quake occurred at rush hour, but many people had left work early or were participating in World Series after work parties- crowded highways were very light at the time Quake occurred at rush hour, but many people had left work early or were participating in World Series after work parties- crowded highways were very light at the time

51. Cypress Viaduct collapsed- 42 deaths Cypress Viaduct collapsed- 42 deaths Raised freeway section Raised freeway section Forced closure and demolition of Interstate 480- opened waterfront to new development Forced closure and demolition of Interstate 480- opened waterfront to new development Forced long term closure of Interstate 280- Forced long term closure of Interstate 280- Highway remained closed for 7 years Highway remained closed for 7 years

52. When Hurricane Hugo struck South Carolina Sept 22, 1989- 40% of residences were damaged, FEMA ranked the hurricane 4 th in natural disaster relief costs When Hurricane Hugo struck South Carolina Sept 22, 1989- 40% of residences were damaged, FEMA ranked the hurricane 4 th in natural disaster relief costs Studied vital statistics for 23 years to determine how natural disasters affected births, marriages, and divorces from 75 to 97 Studied vital statistics for 23 years to determine how natural disasters affected births, marriages, and divorces from 75 to 97

53. Stress- stressful events may initiate or exacerbate processes contributing to marital instability- suggests divorce would increase following a natural disaster- the dating couple, the source of future marriages, will be more likely to break up Stress- stressful events may initiate or exacerbate processes contributing to marital instability- suggests divorce would increase following a natural disaster- the dating couple, the source of future marriages, will be more likely to break up

54. Attachment- accessibility of the partner and relationship length may have encouraged more dating couples to transition to marriage Attachment- accessibility of the partner and relationship length may have encouraged more dating couples to transition to marriage

55. Economic- when mens employment opportunities or real wages decline, they are less attractive as marriage partners, and marriage rates decline Economic- when mens employment opportunities or real wages decline, they are less attractive as marriage partners, and marriage rates decline

56. A fourth perspective was then proposed- a natural disaster mobilized people to take action- life threatening stressor appeared to be a catalyst for some to take significant and relatively quick action in their personal lives that altered their life course. Natural disaster may have hastened a transition they were already moving toward- but at a slower pace A fourth perspective was then proposed- a natural disaster mobilized people to take action- life threatening stressor appeared to be a catalyst for some to take significant and relatively quick action in their personal lives that altered their life course. Natural disaster may have hastened a transition they were already moving toward- but at a slower pace

57. Exxon Valdez March 24, 1989 oil spill March 24, 1989 oil spill Spilled estimated minimum 10.8 million U.S. gallons of crude oil Spilled estimated minimum 10.8 million U.S. gallons of crude oil One of largest spills in U.S. history One of largest spills in U.S. history One of largest ecological disasters One of largest ecological disasters

58. $30 million of repairs to tanker $30 million of repairs to tanker $507.5 million damages ruling $507.5 million damages ruling Exxon Mobil is supposed to pay 75% of this Exxon Mobil is supposed to pay 75% of this

60. Led to deaths of hundreds of thousands of seabirds and marine animals Led to deaths of hundreds of thousands of seabirds and marine animals Commercial fishermen, Native Alaskans, landowners, businesses, local govt having lives and livelihood destroyed- emotional distress and damages Commercial fishermen, Native Alaskans, landowners, businesses, local govt having lives and livelihood destroyed- emotional distress and damages

61. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Macondo Well Macondo Well Killed 11 workers Killed 11 workers April 20-July 15, 2010- took until Sept 19 to completely seal the well April 20-July 15, 2010- took until Sept 19 to completely seal the well 62,000 barrels of oil pouring out each day at first- eventually slowed to 53,000 barrels per day 62,000 barrels of oil pouring out each day at first- eventually slowed to 53,000 barrels per day

62. 4.9 million barrels poured out 4.9 million barrels poured out 850,000 barrels of oil were captured 850,000 barrels of oil were captured Clean Water Act of 1972- max penalty could be $4300 per barrel, for a fine of $21 billion Clean Water Act of 1972- max penalty could be $4300 per barrel, for a fine of $21 billion

64. Tornadoes Carolinas Outbreak- Carolinas Outbreak- March 28, 1984 March 28, 1984 22 tornadoes 22 tornadoes 57 deaths 57 deaths 1248 injuries 1248 injuries $200 million $200 million 37% fatalities in mobile homes 37% fatalities in mobile homes

65. Pennsylvania-Ohio Outbreak Pennsylvania-Ohio Outbreak May 31, 1985 May 31, 1985 41 tornadoes, 27 in PA and OH 41 tornadoes, 27 in PA and OH 75 deaths 75 deaths 1025 injuries 1025 injuries $450 million $450 million

66. Plains Outbreak Plains Outbreak April 26-27, 1991 April 26-27, 1991 54 tornadoes 54 tornadoes 21 deaths 21 deaths 308 injuries 308 injuries $277 million + $277 million + 15 deaths in/near mobile homes 15 deaths in/near mobile homes 2 deaths in vehicles 2 deaths in vehicles

67. Southern Tornodoes 2011 http://abcnews.go.com/US/tornadoes-storms- tear-south-292-dead/story?id=13474955 http://abcnews.go.com/US/tornadoes-storms- tear-south-292-dead/story?id=13474955 http://abcnews.go.com/US/tornadoes-storms- tear-south-292-dead/story?id=13474955 http://abcnews.go.com/US/tornadoes-storms- tear-south-292-dead/story?id=13474955

68. 137 tornadoes reported 137 tornadoes reported around 300 dead around 300 dead Throughout southern states- Alabama and Mississippi hit hard Throughout southern states- Alabama and Mississippi hit hard Whole towns destroyed, major businesses in the areas, employers Whole towns destroyed, major businesses in the areas, employers

72. Other hazards: Other hazards: Flash floods: number 1 weather killer- 146 deaths annually Flash floods: number 1 weather killer- 146 deaths annually lightning- 75-100 people killed each year lightning- 75-100 people killed each year Large hail- can reach size of grapefruit causes several hundred million $ damage annually to property and crops Large hail- can reach size of grapefruit causes several hundred million $ damage annually to property and crops

73. Emotional effects of natural disasters Experts have worked with survivors of disasters ranging from Boston blizzard of 1978 to eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 Experts have worked with survivors of disasters ranging from Boston blizzard of 1978 to eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980

74. Shock- astonishment and terror Shock- astonishment and terror Followed by euphoria at having survived Followed by euphoria at having survived Depression- ranging from mild to extreme Depression- ranging from mild to extreme recuperation recuperation

75. Losing a home is like losing a limb- says the assistant director of emergency services for Red Cross Losing a home is like losing a limb- says the assistant director of emergency services for Red Cross You may have worked on your house for 20 years, may still have mortgage, may never have opportunity to own another home- new home is not the same as the old home You may have worked on your house for 20 years, may still have mortgage, may never have opportunity to own another home- new home is not the same as the old home

76. Items that can cause the most grief are photographs Items that can cause the most grief are photographs People lose their history when photos are lost People lose their history when photos are lost Upsurge of stress symptoms at anniversary of event, important holidays and birthdays Upsurge of stress symptoms at anniversary of event, important holidays and birthdays

77. 10% of the affected population will have some associated problems for two to four years 10% of the affected population will have some associated problems for two to four years FEMA has whole section dedicated to Coping with Disaster FEMA has whole section dedicated to Coping with Disaster

78. Lists signs of disaster related stress Lists signs of disaster related stress Contacts in case of stress Contacts in case of stress

79. Hurricane Andrew- 25% of sample met study criteria for PTSD 6 months after hurricane Hurricane Andrew- 25% of sample met study criteria for PTSD 6 months after hurricane Symptoms of depression and avoidance remained high as late as 30 months after the hurricane Symptoms of depression and avoidance remained high as late as 30 months after the hurricane

80. Long after hurricane- many people felt less positive about quality of their social relationships than they had felt before the disaster- suggesting that perceptions of social support are also harmed by disaster experience Long after hurricane- many people felt less positive about quality of their social relationships than they had felt before the disaster- suggesting that perceptions of social support are also harmed by disaster experience

81. Who is least likely to get PTSD? Experienced, well trained emergency response teams such as fire and rescue personnel, medical teams, war veterans, old sailor, mountain climbers, extreme adverse outdoor experiences Who is least likely to get PTSD? Experienced, well trained emergency response teams such as fire and rescue personnel, medical teams, war veterans, old sailor, mountain climbers, extreme adverse outdoor experiences

82. Most vulnerable are people who went through full brunt of storm, little experience in extreme outdoor survival situations Most vulnerable are people who went through full brunt of storm, little experience in extreme outdoor survival situations

83. Trauma divides life into two parts- life before and life after the event Trauma divides life into two parts- life before and life after the event

84. Why do some people ignore warnings and not evacuate? Why do some people ignore warnings and not evacuate? People may be in mild denial, dont believe anything truly bad will happen People may be in mild denial, dont believe anything truly bad will happen Some dont comprehend the world around them the same way as others- dont have the coping skills or personal resources to get to a safer place Some dont comprehend the world around them the same way as others- dont have the coping skills or personal resources to get to a safer place

85. People who need public assistance to live during ordinary times, low income elderly, handicapped, infirmed, bed ridden People who need public assistance to live during ordinary times, low income elderly, handicapped, infirmed, bed ridden People who have no means for getting transportation or arranging for a place to go People who have no means for getting transportation or arranging for a place to go

86. Government defiant individuals Government defiant individuals Hardy survivalists, feel confident Hardy survivalists, feel confident Thrill seekers Thrill seekers CNN reported on a man who had flown from California to New Orleans and rented a room at an ocean front hotel to be able to find out what it was like to experience a hurricane CNN reported on a man who had flown from California to New Orleans and rented a room at an ocean front hotel to be able to find out what it was like to experience a hurricane

87. Environmental Issues Water supplies and sewage systems may be disrupted Water supplies and sewage systems may be disrupted Floods have been known to prompt outbreaks of organisms in water Floods have been known to prompt outbreaks of organisms in water Safe water and food supplies are of great importance in preventing disease transmission Safe water and food supplies are of great importance in preventing disease transmission

88. Water needs to be boiled Water needs to be boiled Downed power lines, interrupted gas lines, stray animals, toxic chemicals from strong winds, rapidly moving water Downed power lines, interrupted gas lines, stray animals, toxic chemicals from strong winds, rapidly moving water Disasters can lead to wide ranging air pollution in large cities Disasters can lead to wide ranging air pollution in large cities

89. Uncontrolled forest fires have caused widespread pollution over vast expanses of the world Uncontrolled forest fires have caused widespread pollution over vast expanses of the world Dust clouds can cause the release of chemical or biologic contaminants (asbestos) Dust clouds can cause the release of chemical or biologic contaminants (asbestos)