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Hurricanes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The 1900 Storm: Galveston Island, Texas 
 This site provides information about and images of the hurricane and tidal wave of September 1900 in southeast Texas. Includes contemporary film clips and photographs of the aftermath, statistics, the work of the American Red Cross under the leadership of Clara Barton, personal accounts, and recommended reading and websites. From the Galveston County Daily News. http://www.1900storm.com Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Weather Last updated Apr 27, 2006 Archive Listing of Hurricane Impacts on the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Markets
This site has Daily reports from August 29, 2005, through December 2005. Includes data on and news about petroleum, ports and pipelines, and natural gas, with links to background information and related reports on oil in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. From the Energy Information Administration (EIA), an independent statistical agency within the Department of Energy (DOE). http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/special/archive.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Industries, Oil & Gas, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?
This insurance industry organization was formed to provide "information on the insurance industry's response [to hurricanes], supplying claim filing tips and maintain a dialogue with the public through an active consumer outreach program." Includes insurance advice for Hurricane Katrina damage recovery, a brochure about settling insurance claims after a disaster, a list of toll-free phone numbers of insurance companies, and related information. Some material also available in Spanish. http://www.iii.org/prepare/home/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Jun 13, 2007 Center for the Study of Public Health Impact of Hurricanes
"Using New Orleans as a test case ... [this Louisiana State University research center] is currently developing techniques and models for assessing and mitigating the public health issues associated with complex disasters." The website features maps indicating where flooding could occur in the case of hurricanes in New Orleans, papers on the impacts of hurricanes and flooding in the area, and related material on hurricanes and Louisiana wetlands and coastal issues. http://www.publichealth.hurricane.lsu.edu Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Public Health & Safety, Scientific Themes, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Maps, Water, Weather Last updated Jan 5, 2007 Coastal Watches/Warnings and 3-Day Cone
Maps of the Gulf Coast area of the United States showing hurricane strike probability, probable wind speeds, storm warnings and watches, actual and predicted tracks, marine danger areas, and more. From the National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at3+shtml/205648.shtml?3day Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Disasters & Emergencies: Hurricanes
Information about emergency medical shelters, volunteer opportunities for health care professionals, and other services provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Also find links to tips about hurricane preparedness. http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/emergency/naturaldisasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Hurricanes
Find hurricane-related health and safety information, as well as information specific to current hurricanes. Includes fact sheets on topics such as hurricane readiness, hurricane recovery, protecting pets, electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, re-entering a flooded home, contaminated water, and protecting yourself from mold. Offers links to information for cleanup workers and health professionals. Some material available in several languages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Hurricane Katrina Response
This site features "EPA's activities in response to the devastation left in Katrina's aftermath." Find information and updates about health, water, and debris issues. Also includes guidelines for those in contact with contaminated floodwater, safety tips for re-entering hurricane-damaged buildings, and fuel waivers "to allow use of certain fuel types that don't meet emissions requirements." http://www.epa.gov/katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Evacuation Maps [Texas]
Links to evacuation maps created by the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the Texas Division Of Emergency Management. Covers Brazoria, Galveston, and Harris counties; Matagorda (includes Calhoun, Jackson, Matagorda, and Victoria counties); Sabine Area (includes Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, and Orange counties); and Coastal Bend Area (includes Aransas, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties). http://www.click2houston.com/hurricanes/9584817/detail.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, U.S. Maps, Weather Last updated Aug 30, 2006 FEMA Storm Watch
Links to national weather prediction sites that include advisories, watches, and warnings for hurricanes, tornados, floods, droughts, and other hazardous weather. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/nhp/stormwatch.shtm#0 Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Apr 27, 2006 Frequently Asked Questions: Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Tropical Cyclones
FAQ about "the characteristics of these catastrophic storms, how they are monitored and forecasted, and what are some of research topics that are being addressed today." The site notes that "the terms 'hurricane' and 'typhoon' are regionally specific names for a strong 'tropical cyclone.'" Topics also include tropical cyclone records and where to go for real-time advisories. Available in several languages. From the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqHED.html Topics: Weather Last updated May 15, 2008 The Galveston County Daily News
The site of "the oldest continuously published newspaper in Texas." The site features news about hurricanes in this southeastern part of the state, including evacuations, business and school closures, and government alerts. http://galvestondailynews.com/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Grist Magazine: Storm Front and Center
Collection of stories on environmental aspects of Hurricane Katrina. Topics include journalists' coverage of connections between climate change and the hurricane, opinions about global warming and hurricanes, planning for disasters, environmental justice concerns, the area along the Mississippi River in Louisiana (known as "Cancer Alley") that is "home to more than 140 oil refineries and chemical plants," and more. http://www.grist.org/article/katrina3/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Pollution, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Historical Hurricane Tracks
"The Historical Hurricane Tracks tool is an interactive mapping application that allows you to easily search and display Atlantic Basin and East-Central Pacific Basin tropical cyclone data." Also find information about coastal populations. "Please note this site only provides historical information" the site provides links to current information. From the Coastal Services Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Note: the viewer may take some time to load. http://maps.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Scientific Themes, Weather Last updated Feb 9, 2007 Houston Chronicle: Hurricane Central
Houston Chronicle page for "[t]ropical storm reports, preparation information, multimedia reports, photos, resources and live storm tracking." Includes extensive news, updates, raw video, and photos of September 2008 Hurricane Ike, and historical hurricane information (such as on the 1900 hurricane in Galveston, Texas) and links to related blogs, news stories, and online resources. From the website for the Houston Chronicle. http://www.chron.com/news/specials/hurricane/ Topics: Weather Last updated Sep 15, 2008 Hurricane & Storm Tracking for the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans
This site tracks hurricanes and other tropical storms likely to hit the U.S. coast, using weather data from the National Weather Service satellites. In addition to the tracking information for current storms, there is a Storm Archive database on storms in the U.S. and the Caribbean since 1886. http://hurricane.terrapin.com/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 18, 2003 Hurricane Assistance Links
Collection of links to resources for Louisiana residents following a hurricane disaster. Topics include animals, donations, senior services, evacuation, food, shelters, libraries and museums, missing persons, and road closures. From the State Library of Louisiana. http://www.state.lib.la.us/links/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Food & Cooking, Hurricane Katrina, Nutrition & Food Safety, Weather Last updated Sep 12, 2005 Hurricane Center
Coverage of the effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, with news from The Times-Picayune newspaper, photographs of the damage, maps and satellite images, and weather and flooding alerts. The "Get in contact" section provides forums for exchanging and requesting information about weather, missing people, and local conditions. From NOLA.com, in alliance with The Times-Picayune newspaper. (Note: you may need to enter a ZIP code and other information to access this site). http://www.nola.com/hurricane/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Water, Weather Last updated May 7, 2006 Hurricane Center
Information on past and present hurricanes and tropical storms. Includes detailed information on current disasters, weather forecasts and updates, satellite photos, hurricane fact files, storm preparation tips, and a list of retired storm names. http://hurricane.accuweather.com/hurricane/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Weather Last updated Nov 3, 2007 Hurricane Headquarters
News and related material about hurricanes in the U.S. Special features include animations showing the typical damage caused by hurricanes at each of the five intensity categories on the Saffir-Simpson scale; video tips on what to do before, during, and after a storm; and satellite maps tracking hurricane activity in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Florida/Bahamas. From the website for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/?gcid=sjwtisofl-goog-sofl-weather_broward-hurricane_general-2008_hurricane Topics: Weather Last updated Jul 28, 2008 Hurricane Katrina/Rita Information
This page compiles news and announcements on Hurricane Katrina and Rita topics of concern to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Includes many announcements of fraud indictments (still ongoing in 2009), alerts about schemes and frauds (such as fake charity websites and email solicitations), and related material. From the FBI. http://www.fbi.gov/katrina.htm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Apr 27, 2009 The Hurricane of ’38
Companion site to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series American Experience describing this unnamed, catastrophic hurricane that slammed against the New England shore, destroyed over 8,000 homes, and resulted in over 700 deaths. Users can catch a glimpse of "the lives of fishermen, residents and vacationers on the day before the storm." Features a timeline of U.S. storms since the 1600s, maps, and survivors' accounts. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hurricane38/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Hurricane Preparedness
Information for the public about hurricanes. The site features a brief history of major hurricanes back to 1900, information about how hurricanes are categorized using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale (from Category 1 to Category 5), the forecasting of hurricanes, disaster plan tips, and information about marine safety, storm surges, high wind, tornadoes, and inland floods. In English and Spanish. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Hurricane Protection System
News releases and related material about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers progress in repairing breached canals and emptying New Orleans of floodwater following Hurricane Katrina. Also includes maps of New Orleans area and Plaquemines Parish levees, webcams, questions and answers about the repair process, a photo gallery, and related information. From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division. http://www.mvd.usace.army.mil/hurricane/chr.php Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Science, Technology, Weather Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Hurricane Recovery & Relief Information
A list of links to information about Hurricane Katrina, with a focus on Louisiana State University (LSU) students and faculty. Includes updates on shelter, emergency agencies, blood centers, places to donate to and volunteer at, mental health, and animal rescue and care. From the Louisiana State University Office of Public Affairs. http://www.lsu.edu/pa/mediacenter/nr/20050831_3p.htm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Hurricane Resources
Directory of hurricane news and assistance resources, including weather updates, media coverage, and historical information. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=569 Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Aug 17, 2004 Hurricane Wilma News
A collection of links to news about Hurricane Wilma (2005). Covers the hurricane's effects on Florida, Mexico, and Cuba, with news about preparation and damage, and sports and business consequences. From the electronic magazine Safety Issues. http://www.safetyissues.org/wilma/ Topics: Weather Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Hurricanes Growing Fiercer With Global Warming
This July 2005 press release describes a study that concludes that "hurricanes have grown significantly more powerful and destructive over the last three decades due in part to global warming." Includes a link to the website of the MIT meteorology professor "who warns that this trend could continue." The professor's site includes a link to the article about the study and to related material. From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2005/hurricanes.html Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Pollution, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Hurricanes: Links to Health Information Including Toxicology and Environmental Health
Dozens of links to high-quality information about hazardous materials, environmental cleanup and recovery, pests, drinking water, food safety, mold, farming and agriculture, animal rescue, and specific chemicals. Some information also available in Spanish. From the Specialized Information Services Division of the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/hurricane.html Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 IbisEye Hurricane Tracking Service
This site uses Google Maps technology to track hurricanes and other severe weather in Florida. View storm paths, weather alerts, and neighborhood damage reports (active only during a storm). Includes weather news and storm tracks from past hurricanes back to the 1800s. Also includes a detailed help section with notes on future plans for the website. From the Herald-Tribune Media Group. http://www.ibiseye.com Topics: Weather Last updated Jun 14, 2006 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Find post-Hurricane Katrina information on topics such as debris removal, facilities approved to accept portable wastewater, and information for reporting an environmental hazard or incident. "The Department's mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare while considering sound policies regarding employment and economic development." http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/ Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Jul 16, 2007 A Mini-New Orleans? Galveston Ponders Its Vulnerabilities
This September 2005 article from the Houston Chronicle compares the effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans to possible effects of a hurricane of similar strength on Galveston, Texas. In particular, the article discusses risks to the city due to its location, precautions taken after the great hurricane of 1900, and loss of land to increasing sea level. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3344353.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 12, 2008 NASA African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analyses (NAMMA)
Details about this NASA mission (started in 2006 and based in the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Senegal, Africa) whose "major research topics [include examining] the formation and evolution of tropical hurricanes in the eastern and central Atlantic and their impact on the U.S. east coast." Provides background and updates about the mission, photos, documents, and related material. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://namma.msfc.nasa.gov Topics: Weather Last updated Nov 20, 2006 National Weather Service National Hurricane Center/Tropical Prediction Center
A huge amount of current and historical storm information, including current public advisories in both English and Spanish. Includes formats such as satellite imagery, weather radar, and PDA-accessible updates. The "Learn About Hurricanes" section links to extensive information. Storm and weather advisories also available by email subscription. "Season Summaries and Reports" has information on activity in the Atlantic and East Pacific regions. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Network for Good: Hurricanes
Provides links to charities that assist victims (humans and animals) of hurricanes; also links to agencies that provide information about hurricanes and about weather and natural disasters generally. The Network for Good is "an e-philanthropy site where individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues they care about." http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 NHC/TPC Archive of Hurricane Seasons
Historical information about hurricanes in the United States. Includes reports back to 1958 with "comprehensive information on each storm, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, [and] casualties and damages," information about the deadliest and costliest storms (1851-2004), images of Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane tracks back to 1921, and related information. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center (NHC)/Tropical Prediction Center (TPC). http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastall.shtml Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Mar 21, 2006 NIEHS Hurricane Response
Serves to "track environmental hazards following natural and man-made disasters, focus medical and environmental response and recovery resources in areas of greatest need and function as a testbed for technologies that will help advance environmental health sciences research." Features documents, Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, and related Web links. From the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/hurricane/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Nov 26, 2007 NOAAWatch: Atlantic Hurricane Ike
Radar images and maps tracking the path of Hurricane Ike (2008) through Texas and the Gulf Coast. Provides maps and photos showing the extent of flood waters, forecast and warning lookup, archived advisories, and more. Includes many related links. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.noaawatch.gov/2008/ike.php Topics: Weather Last updated Sep 17, 2008 ResourceShelf: Hurricane Katrina Web Resources
A concise list of news, audio, video, statistics, and other high-quality resources. From librarian Gary Price. http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/08/28/hurricane-katrina-web-resources/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jun 19, 2006 The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
"The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a [category] 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall." Provides detailed explanations of the qualities of each level, including wind speeds and type of damage likely from it. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshs.shtml Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 4, 2005 Storm Health and Safety Information
The state of Delaware provides local and general information and links about weather, storm and hurricane readiness, avoiding injury and disease after a storm, and flood and other disaster recovery recommendations. Includes links to some sites in Spanish. http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/hottopics/stormprepare.html Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated May 9, 2005 The Tropical Meteorology Project: Dr. Gray's Tropical Storm Forecast
"Yearly forecasts for tropical storms, named storms, typhoons, hurricanes, and intense hurricanes. Includes the current forecast and archived forecasts dating back to 1999." Special features include the December 2005 "Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity and U.S. Landfall Strike Probability for 2006," and the "Summary of 2005 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Activity and Verification of Author's Seasonal and Monthly Forecasts." From Dr. William Gray, professor of atmospheric science, Colorado State University. http://hurricane.atmos.colostate.edu/Forecasts/ Topics: Weather Last updated Mar 22, 2006 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features Special Edition: Hurricane Season Begins
"The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through November. ... This edition of Facts for Features spotlights the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by these acts of nature." Provides statistics about past hurricanes, population of states in the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal areas, and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013534.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Statistics, Weather Last updated Apr 20, 2009 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Agriculture Street Landfill
"This web page provides background information and details about the Agriculture Street Landfill Superfund Project in New Orleans" that began in 1998. Includes updates on water sampling and other EPA activities related to flood cleanup after Hurricane Katrina of this Superfund site that housed "debris and waste resulting from cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Betsy" and that was found to have "elevated levels of lead, arsenic and carcinogenic polyaromatic hydrocarbons (cPAHs)." http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6sf/sfsites/default.htm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, U.S. History By Place, Weather Last updated Sep 20, 2005 USA.gov: Hurricane Katrina Recovery
Find government-sponsored information about finding missing persons, help for victims, health and safety, recovery response, and how you can help in the recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Includes a list of frequently asked questions. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery.shtml Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jan 15, 2007 USA.gov: Replace Your Vital Documents
Collection of links for help in replacing lost or damaged documents, such as bank records, driver's licenses and vehicle registration, immigration documents, passports, medical records, savings bonds, damaged currency, Social Security cards, tax returns, and birth, marriage, and death certificates. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml Topics: Death & Dying, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Jan 19, 2009 Washing Away
This 2002 investigative report from the New Orleans Times-Picayune looked at the possible effects of a hurricane in South Louisiana. Discusses coastal erosion, the levee system in New Orleans, potential problems with evacuating the city in event of a hurricane, insurance, building codes, concerns with the Army Corps of Engineers flood protection projects, and many other topics. Includes images, graphics, and animations. http://www.nola.com/hurricane/?/washingaway/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Apr 3, 2006 [Washington] DC Emergency Management Agency: Hurricane Preparedness and Response
The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) provides local and general information and links about weather, school safety, evacuation routes, electricity companies, and hurricane, flood, and other disaster preparedness and recovery recommendations. http://dcema.dc.gov/dcema/cwp/view,a,1226,q,568074.asp#one Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Apr 9, 2004 |
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