Hurricane Gustav Dylan Wellner Brendan Myers

Causes of hurricanes Causes of hurricanes Categories 1-5. Categories 1-5. Storm Surges. Storm Surges. Hurricanes in General

Hurricane Gustav Specifics Before hitting Louisiana on August 31, it hit Haiti, The Jamaican Islands, and Cuba.Before hitting Louisiana on August 31, it hit Haiti, The Jamaican Islands, and Cuba. Formed August Formed August Died September 4.Died September 4. Category four (4) in Cuba (Highest point).Category four (4) in Cuba (Highest point). Category two (2) when it hit Louisiana.Category two (2) when it hit Louisiana. s/Gustav-Louisiana-Graph2.jpg /saffierSimpsonHurricaneScale-large.jpg

Haiti. Haiti. Jamaica. Jamaica. Cuba. Cuba. Northern Gulf Coast. Northern Gulf Coast. Preparedness and Evacuation ate= &Category=BREAKING&ArtNo=310105&Ref= AR&Profile=2055&MaxW=600&border=0 HoustonEvacuation.jpg

Greater Antilles Impact Category four (4).Category four (4). Second of four hurricanes.Second of four hurricanes. Landfall in Jacmel, Haiti.Landfall in Jacmel, Haiti. August 26, 2008.August 26, Monetary losses.Monetary losses. How have the islands recovered?How have the islands recovered?

United States Impact Many North American States prepared for, but weren’t necessarily affected by Gustav including; Mississippi, Alabama and Texas.Many North American States prepared for, but weren’t necessarily affected by Gustav including; Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Louisiana was hit hardest (graph on right indicates damage to Hurricane barriers in Louisiana).Louisiana was hit hardest (graph on right indicates damage to Hurricane barriers in Louisiana). Total losses in US estimated to reach up to $4.3 billion (insured and uninsured).Total losses in US estimated to reach up to $4.3 billion (insured and uninsured). How has the United States Recovered?How has the United States Recovered? UISIANA_cropped_op_800x698.jpg

Oil industry effects (offshore US) 60 platforms in the Gulf of Mexico were destroyed, 30 had extensive damage.60 platforms in the Gulf of Mexico were destroyed, 30 had extensive damage. There are about 3,800 total oil rig structures along US coastThere are about 3,800 total oil rig structures along US coast Destroyed structures produced about 1.6% of daily oil and 2.5% daily gas output in the Gulf.Destroyed structures produced about 1.6% of daily oil and 2.5% daily gas output in the Gulf. The Damage to the equipment has been valued between $1-3 billion.The Damage to the equipment has been valued between $1-3 billion. Damage onshore/business interruption at $3-7 billion.Damage onshore/business interruption at $3-7 billion. ms.jpg

Damages Directly caused 112 Deaths Directly caused 112 Deaths Haiti – 77; Jamaica – 15; Dominican Republic – 8; Louisiana – 7; Florida – 4; At sea – 1. Haiti – 77; Jamaica – 15; Dominican Republic – 8; Louisiana – 7; Florida – 4; At sea – Indirect deaths in Louisiana. 41 Indirect deaths in Louisiana. Monetary Losses. Monetary Losses. Erosion. Erosion. Electricity. Electricity. Relief and Volunteer Efforts. Relief and Volunteer Efforts.

Conclusions US death toll was low partially due to preparedness.US death toll was low partially due to preparedness. The effects on offshore oil drilling were noticeable, but did not significantly affect operation. The effects on offshore oil drilling were noticeable, but did not significantly affect operation. Hurricane Gustav was so significant (costly and destructive) that it is a retired storm name.Hurricane Gustav was so significant (costly and destructive) that it is a retired storm name. Oil platforms.Oil platforms. Sent Red Cross into debt.Sent Red Cross into debt.

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