Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific. Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is moving at such a fast clip that forecasters are just four monikers shy of needing to use the Greek alphabet to name storms—something they have had to do only once before.
Grant Hassinger's insight:
While this is not an indication that this storm season will be the most intense or destructive of any year, having more phenomenon off the Atlantic develop into nameable storms is a concern for the people that live in those areas.
Storm surge accompanying potential Category 1 Hurricane Barry may cause overtopping Saturday of much of the Mississippi river levee in the Lower 9th Ward, Algiers and St. Bernard Parish, according
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the country. It's home to the nation's largest refining and petrochemical complex, where billions of gallons of oil and dangerous chemicals are stored. And it's a sitting duck for the next big hurricane. Learn why Texas isn't ready.
After Hurricane Michael tore through the small seaside town of Mexico Beach, Fla., demolishing entire blocks and destroying about 75% of homes and businesses, residents and business owners face a daunting challenge in rebuilding.
Michael roared down on the Florida Panhandle, strengthening into a Category 4 hurricane early Wednesday before it crashed against the region's white-sand beaches, fishing villages and coastal communities later in the day.
A Florida landfall by an October hurricane in a mid-term election would have political implications. But a direct hit on Tallahassee by Hurricane Michael would undoubtedly shake up the campaigns of Mayor Andrew Gillum and Governor Rick Scott.
PIRatE Lab's insight:
This is another example of how natural disasters influence politics and vice versa.
North Carolina is being slammed by a succession of disasters triggered by Hurricane Florence. The latest scare is from coal plants, where pools of ash are at risk of spilling into already toxic waters.
Wow, such a devastating crisis! President Biden alerted the nation with "Code Red" as this is a direct effect of climate change. You should check out my scoop.it post as it relates to community outreach and coastal resiliency. Louisiana and surrounding states need diverse feedback in order to resolve their coastal issues. My heart goes out to all of the families that lost not only their loved ones but their entire livelihood.
The Easy fire, which is burning along Tierra Rejada Road, started near the 118 Freeway and Madera Street a bit after 6am. More than 250 acres had burned b
PIRatE Lab's insight:
The Easy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading quickly in these near-hurricane force winds. Consistently ~43mph winds with gusts to 62mph. Technically hurricane force winds begin at 74mph...we will be to that level shortly. So California is having "dry hurricanes" rather than mere firestorms.
The U.S. has prepared disaster relief supplies, including food and emergency shelters, for the Bahamas. Aid will be sent after a disaster response team determines the level of damage Hurricane Dorian caused.
In March, FEMA ended its temporary housing program for people affected by Hurricane Irma, which slammed the Florida Keys in September 2017. But as rebuilding continues after one of the costliest storms in U.S. history, shelter for survivors and volunteers continues to be a major challenge in an area known for a critical shortage of affordable housing. Special correspondent Alicia Menendez reports.
Michael may end up causing similar or worse damage along the Florida Panhandle when compared to 1995's Opal and 1975's Eloise.
Melvin & Micaela's insight:
Florida is dealing with one of the worst magnitudes of hurricanes it ever has before. The state has never experienced a hurricane of this magnitude, a category 4. It is the first hurricane in history to make landfall over the Big Bend area of Florida's coast.
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