Download or read book Statement on Hurricane Irene written by Vic Toews and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book After Action Report written by Andrew Kingsbury and published by . This book was released on 2011* with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On August 28, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Tropical Storm Irene made landfall just west of Westport, Connecticut. The Emergency Management Team had been tracking Hurricane Irene the week prior and extensive planning had been put in place. All indications were this hurricane could be the most devastating seen in Connecticut in decades. An extensive public information campaign lead up to the day of the storm utilizing: Press Releases, CodeRed Announcements, News Conferences, and Internet Outlets. A local declaration of emergency was declared, and a voluntary evacuation of low lying areas was stated. Firefighters and EMT's went door-to-door in the Comp Beach, Hillspoint and Compo Mill areas of town, while Westport Police patrolled Saugatuck Shores announcing the evacuation. It was made clear to all residents who decided to stay that once the hurricane hit, emergency responders may not be able to respond. Long Lots Shelter was opened Saturday afternoon through a cooperative effort of many agencies including: Human Services, CERT, Red Cross, BOE, Health District, and the Fire Marshal's Office. Chartwell Food Service provided meals to the shelter which saw 72 occupants at the height of operations. This was somewhat of an uncharted area as Westport had not opened a shelter with this number of residents even for Hurricane Gloria in 1985. As the storm hit on the morning of the 28th, the expected call volume picked up. Staffing in all departments had been supplemented, with 3 shifts of Firefighters on-duty that Sunday morning. The bulk of the calls for service were the expected wires down, flooding, trees into buildings and several minor electrical fires. In all, the Westport Fire Department responded to almost 400 incidents before the storm and its aftermath subsided. Fortunately, the predicted Hurricane Category I winds had subsided to 50 mph tropical storm strength, but flooding was as predicted. Striking just as spring high tide hit, flooding was extensive in the Saugatuck Shore, Compo, Hillspoint, and Main Street areas. A decision was made to cut power to the downtown area around 11:00 AM on Sunday. This decision did not come easily, but was necessary to prevent the potential of an electrical fire downtown. Flooding downtown was extensive, and several stores still remain closed at the writing of this report. Power outages and road closures were widespread, with approximately 70% of Westport dark. As the focus switched from response to recovery, Westport was fortunate to sustain 15-17 line crews and 10 tree crew daily throughout the recovery. Although power restoration was slow for many, Westport fared much better than most of its surrounding communities. The EOC remained in operation until the last customers were restored 8 days later. Luckily we saw no loss of life or serious injuries due to the storm. Aggressive damage assessments data gathering allowed FEMA to visit Westport very early on. Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) were conducted with FEMA representatives almost jumping over chain saws as the cleanup continued. Connecticut was declared a Presidential Disaster (4023-DR-CT) on September 2, 2011, and Westport Emergency Management has been assisting residents and businesses recover losses they incurred since the storm. Preparation and a strong cooperative spirit of all Westport Department Heads were critical in having a successful response to Tropical Storm Irene. Lessons learned and actions implemented from the Severe Storm and Flooding event of March 2010 and response to Bridgeport's Tornado also in 2010, led to a smoother and safer operation during Irene.

Download or read book Hurricane Irene written by Stephanie L. Butler and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through this thesis, I wanted to capture the emotion and consequence caused by natural disasters; from the moment its magnitude is understood through the lasting effects of its aftermath. Specifically, I attempted to address the following questions: In the face of a natural disaster, what themes are universal and how do people's experiences differ? Does the aftermath of a disaster strengthen one's resolve or does it diminish it? To answer these questions, I conducted over twenty interviews, which became a collection of oral histories focusing on a local and relatively recent event, Hurricane Irene. By the time the hurricane reached Vermont, it was technically a tropical storm, but with the help of a highly precipitous year, it was enough to cause flash floods and overflowing rivers. The steady rain ran straight down the mountainous terrain and into the valleys. These first-hand accounts come from people who, as a result, lost their homes and their businesses, as well as first responders, other emergency management professionals, and community volunteers. I spoke with men and women, those from various socioeconomic backgrounds, and with different ages and experiences. Each person's story was incredibly touching, but there are also undeniable differences. Some people had to painstakingly throw priceless possessions in the dumpster, decipher unfair insurance policies, and rebuild their homes from scratch. Others, while vital to the recovery process after Irene, went home each night to a life that was really no different than it had been on August 27. However, there were commonalities as well. Regardless of how severely impacted they were, each and every person I interviewed made sure to highlight the remarkable empathy, generosity, and resilience they saw in their family, neighbors, fellow Vermonters, and even themselves.

Download or read book Final Report on Hurricane Irene written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Hurricane Irene Report written by Miami-Dade County Flood Management Task Force (Fla.) and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Report on the Operational and Economic Impacts of Hurricane Irene on Drinking Water Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hurricane Irene Electric Response Report written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hurricane Irene Rancocas Creek written by Michelle Katharine Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hydrology Vulnerability and Adaptation Implications of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee written by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hurricane Irene written by Colleen Fanelli and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) maintains a network of oceanographic and meteorological stations along the United States coastlines and Great Lakes to monitor water levels, winds (speed, direction and gusts), barometric pressure, and air/water temperature. CO-OPS also operates stations in partnership with the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) and the Puerto Rico Seismic Network (PRSN). This report documents the elevated water levels, high winds and reduced barometric pressures recorded at stations along the coast of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as well as the east coast of the U.S. from Florida to Maine during Hurricane Irene. Station information and locations are contained in Figures 1 & 2a-2d and Appendices 1 & 2. Tidal stations are referenced to the standard chart datum of Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), based on the National Tidal Datum Epoch 1983-2001 (Appendix 3). In addition, at many locations along the East Coast of the U.S., water levels are provided relative to a geodetic reference datum, the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88), to assist in relating water levels to coastal inundation estimates. Table 1 provides storm tide elevations and predicted tide elevations for stations affected by Hurricane Irene by geographic region. Where available, water level elevations relative to NAVD88 are also presented, along with the residuals at the time of the maximum storm tides. Maximum storm surge levels are summarized in Table 3, ranked by amplitude. Storm tides are the maximum water level elevations during a storm passage. Residuals are the elevation differences between observed and predicted tides. Storm surge is the residual caused directly by the storm during its passage. Table 2 provides maximum wind speeds, wind gusts, and minimum barometric pressures observed at the stations during Hurricane Irene. In addition, the report highlights stations which have exceeded historical recorded maximum water levels as a result of Irene (Figure 3). The historical recorded maximum water levels are the maximum water elevation measured by a water level station with a continuous time series throughout a high tide cycle for the entire historical period. A complete cycle is required to calculate the maximum tide elevation, applying a best fit curve to the observations. These historical records may not have included the highest water levels measured at a station during an event if a complete high tide cycle was not measured due to station/sensor damage (Appendix 3). Individual time series graphs are provided for each station (Figures 4 - 88). For comparison and context, the historical recorded maximum water levels are displayed on the graphs, where available. The Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) datum is also displayed to illustrate the elevation of the highest predicted astronomical tide expected to occur at a specific tide station over the 1983-2001 National Tidal Datum Epoch"--Overview.

Download or read book Hurricane Irene and Associated Floods of August 27 30 2011 in New Jersey written by Kara M. Watson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hurricanes in Connecticut written by Source Wikipedia and published by Booksllc.Net. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 25. Chapters: 1938 New England hurricane, Effects of Hurricane Floyd in New England, Hurricane Cindy (1959), Hurricane Irene. Excerpt: Hurricane Irene was a large and destructive tropical cyclone, which affected much of the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States during late August 2011. Irene is currently ranked as the seventh costliest hurricane in United States history. The ninth named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, Irene originated from a well-defined Atlantic tropical wave that began showing signs of organization east of the Lesser Antilles. Due to development of atmospheric convection and a closed center of circulation, the system was designated as Tropical Storm Irene on August 20, 2011. After intensifying, Irene made landfall in St. Croix as a strong tropical storm later that day. Early on August 21, the storm made a second landfall in Puerto Rico. While crossing the island, Irene strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. The storm paralleled offshore of Hispaniola, continued to slowly intensify in the process. Shortly before making four landfalls in the Bahamas, Irene peaked as a 120 mph (195 km/h) Category 3 hurricane. Thereafter, the storm slowly leveled-off in intensity as it struck the Bahamas and then curved northward after passing east of Grand Bahama. Continuing to weaken, Irene was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on August 27, becoming the first hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Hurricane Ike in 2008. Early on the following day, the storm re-emerged into the Atlantic from southeastern Virginia. Although Irene remained a hurricane over land, it weakened to a tropical storm while making yet another landfall in the Little Egg Inlet in southeastern New Jersey on August...

Download or read book Catastrophic Impact and Loss written by Kevin D. Burton and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author‘s previous work, Managing Emerging Risk: The Capstone of Preparedness considered the notion of risk and what constitutes risk assessment. It presented scenarios to introduce readers to areas of critical thinking around probability and possibility. Six months after the book‘s publication, many of the scenarios came true, and other, more m

Download or read book God vs Gay written by Jay Michaelson and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A passionate argument for LGBTQ equality within religious communities—“a book for our times and a book for the ages” (EDGE) The myth that the Bible forbids homosexuality—the myth of “God versus Gay”—is behind some of the most divisive and painful conflicts of our day. In this provocative and game-changing book, scholar and activist Jay Michaelson shows that the Bible does not prohibit same-sex intimacy but does quite the opposite. In fact, the vast majority of the Bible’s teachings support the full equality and dignity of LGBTQ people, from the first flaw it finds in creation (“It is not good for a person to be alone”) to the way religious communities grow through reflection and conscience. Michaelson argues passionately for equality—not despite religion, but because of it. With close readings of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, the latest data on the science of sexual orientation, and a sympathetic, accessible, and ecumenical approach to religious faith, Michaelson makes the case that sexual diversity is part of the beauty of nature. The recognition of same-sex families will strengthen, not threaten, the values religious people hold dear. Whatever your views on religion and sexual diversity, God vs. Gay is a plea for a more compassionate, informed conversation—and a first step toward creating one.