The Causes Of Natural Disasters

There are two main concepts to prevent another devastating event as Hurricane Katrina which are plan/prepare and thorough disaster drills. First and foremost, we cannot prevent nor anticipate disasters; therefore, we shall prepare and practice for crisis as such. When everyone knows which critical functions are required for restoration then this could provide a tremendous amount of confidence in life-threatening situations. The very basic principles of planning we all should be familiar with could save the lives of millions. Next, conducting thorough disaster drills should always “be

Natural disasters affect thousands of lives each year, and have the potential to drastically alter a country/state and its people. Because of the destructive force Mother Nature can bring about, it is imperative to have mitigation plans set up in populated areas to protect people and reduce the structural damage to buildings, houses, etc. There are some mitigation plans, however, that have been unsuccessful, resulting in catastrophic disasters. Best examples of these are the Connecticut Flood of 1955 and Hurricane Katrina. Even though these are two different types of natural disasters; the level of destruction, preparedness, mitigation strategies, and the overall aftermaths had profound and lasting changes on the areas inflicted, mainly Connecticut and Louisiana.

While we do not have historical record of all of the natural hazards that have impacted the United States, we do know that for multitudes of years, the United States has been hit by many natural hazards – hurricane, tornado, drought, wildfire, flood and earthquake, to name a few. As each of these natural hazards occur, multiple issues arise – relative to the core components of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Yet, even with prior knowledge from years past and the destructive events that have occurred, we as a nation continue to struggle with natural hazards that more often than not become natural disasters. For too long it seems as if we have settled in to a rhythm of responding, attempting to recover, rebuilding and then repeating the cycle as another natural hazard strikes.

Hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, freak floods, mudslides, typhoons, and avalanches. Natural disasters cost billions of dollars each year all over the world. The severity of these disaster are measured by the lives lost, the economic loss, and the ability of the population to rebuild. Natural disasters that really affect people worldwide tend to become more intense as the years go on. The frequency of earthquakes, mega storms, and heat waves has gone up considerably in the last few decades. Scientists, geologists, and storm watchers work hard to predict major disasters and avert as much damage as possible but it is still to predict some natural disasters. It has become easier to predict major storms, blizzards, cyclones, and other weather related natural disasters over the years. But there are still natural disasters that come up rather unexpectedly, such as earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. FEMA goal is to ensure that the United States is able to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, natural and manmade alike. The agency’s motto is “A Nation Prepared”. Some people like FEMA former director Joe Allbaugh believe people shouldn’t depend on FEMA. That people should be able to help themselves and rebuild on their own.

Disasters are bound to strike at a given time and they more often find us unaware, this is the sole reason why the majority of the disasters that happen are usually fatal and destructive. This then calls for the need to try as much as possible to prevent these disasters and in particular in our cities. This is due to the fact that in the cities there are large populations that live close to each other or work in offices crammed together hence the likelihood of a disaster turning absolutely fatal if and when it strikes. However, due to the inevitable nature of these disasters, it is upon us to make adequate preparations that can enable us to minimize the effects of the natural disasters as much as possible when and if they happen.

The world is made up of mostly water, human beings are made up of mostly water also; water is everywhere. Water helps us sustain life most of the time, unless it’s a tropical storm coming up from the Atlantic Ocean killing thousands. Specifically August 24th, 2005; a very strong storm known as Hurricane Katrina was heading northwest towards the mainland of the United States. Such a storm could lead to catastrophe and there will be no happy ending for anyone. When any type of natural disaster strikes, how does America respond and help those who are in need. The idea of Hurricane Katrina interested me because my favorite college football team are known as the “Miami Hurricanes”. It felt right to research hurricanes and how it affects many people near waters. I hope to learn why hurricanes form the way they do and what makes them dangerous. Many people were affected from Hurricane Katrina, so what were most people doing in the year 2005 before mayhem struck.

Natural disasters occur due to several factors involving climate conditions, global warming, and seasonal effects. Primarily unique, natural disasters will never be prevented. Storm surges such as hurricanes will always remain. The only way to alter natural disasters are through human resources. Uniquely, hurricanes can be predicted days in advance, therefore unlike other disasters, community members often can plan before the hurricane makes landfall. Hurricane affects can be widespread and include multiple disaster possibilities. Tidal waves, flooding, storm surges, high winds, and debris are all parts of this type of disaster

There are always going to be natural disasters. And there will always be survivors, but who will help? People are getting involved and helping with recent natural disaster, Hurricane Harvey. donating food and clothing, helping clean up and remake their homes, and providing hospice and therapy care.

Environmental disasters disproportionately effect communities of color in the United States South. The politicalization of “natural” disaster has been documented by Ted Steinberg in Acts of God The Unnatural History of Natural Disaster in America. While the socially and economically disadvantaged are at a higher risk of being severely impacted by environmental disaster certain groups are also subject harsh political rhetoric based on a narrative crafted around the disaster. Prominent examples of this include the myth of wide spread, african-american looters which emerged after Hurricane Katrina. Peddled both by mainstream media outlets and especially reactionary politicians and cultural icons like Chris Kyle. This was not the first instance of racialized rhetoric emerging out of environmental disaster but actually fits into

Throughout human history there have been many disasters that have plagued humanity. These disasters have caused an untold amount of damages and an untold number of lives lost. Each disaster is different from each other and each can leave their own impact on human civilization. Many of these disasters are of the nature variety, these typically include your hurricanes, tornados, tsunamis, and many others that can impact humanity. We can’t control these types of disasters, any many of them can strike at any time with little to no warning. The best that we can do is learn from them and our past mistakes, in order to prepare for the next time one of these types of disasters strikes an area. There is, however another type of disaster that plagues mankind, and that is called man-made disasters. One of the biggest man-made disasters to have occurred in more recent time, was the “Event Horizon” disaster or as it is better known as the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This was one the worst because millions upon millions of barrels of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico, which not only damages the surrounding waters, but also killed marine life, destroyed many fishing businesses’ around the Gulf, and in some cases destroyed the tourism around the gulf as well. In order to get a better understanding of why this event was important we need to look at what caused the event to happen in the first place, could have anything been done to prevent it from happening in the first

Disasters, whether natural or manmade, can happen anytime and anywhere, without warning. An earthquake, hurricane, tornado, fire, or hazardous material spill or even an act of terrorism can happen

There are a few ways to approach this inevitable problem of natural disasters that we face all around the globe. Megastorm Sandy ran across the Caribbean and the East Coast killing many and causing billions of dollars in damage. As a nation, we are not as nearly as prepared as we need to be. No one was truly prepared for the disaster Sandy left. Before another Megastorm hits the United States, we have to be ready for whatever mother nature throws our way.

Throughout history there have been many manmade and natural disasters that have created issues for people all over the world. Disasters such as school shootings, hurricanes, earthquakes, and occurrences of pollution have been the cause of many problems, and these problems often have major effects on people and society. Disasters can cause people to lose many things including their lives, and they can have devastating effects on everything and everyone involved. Anytime a disaster occurs people often look to the government for help. Whether it be helping towns, cities, or countries recover after a natural disaster, or investigating a school shooting, the government is always called upon to help in disastrous situations. In some cases, the government can even be blamed for disasters, and this is exactly what happened in Waco Texas in 1993.

In the last decade natural disasters have wreaked extensive property damage across the country; some of these storms are enormous that form over water traveling miles to reach the mainland. According to Michael B, Sauter, September, 2016; More than 35 million U.S. single-family homes and condos, the equivalent of $6.6 trillion in residential property, are at high risk of damage from natural disasters. Those homes account for 43% of the total single-family residential property in the United States. The human should always be our first thoughts with these events. Unfortunately, there are other impacts on people’s lives, sometimes the loss of life.

This paper will discuss the differences between two different natural and man-made disasters. The disasters that will be discussed are Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Additionally, this paper will look into the specifics of what constitutes a natural and man-made disaster. Specifically, this paper will look into each disaster to include the events surrounding them; the risks; and the assessments. Furthermore, this paper will look at some of the details of each disaster and why there was so much devastation. Finally, this paper will look at a few similarities, but mainly the differences between the two, and how the effects of each still linger today.