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Languages : en
Pages : 14
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South Carolina's Response to Hurricane Floyd
South Carolina's Response to Hurricane Floyd
Author: Kirstin DowPublisher:
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Category : Evacuation of civilians
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Faces from the Flood
Author: Richard MoorePublisher: UNC Press Books
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
On September 16, 1999, rainfall from Hurricane Floyd swelled North Carolina's rivers, flooding tens of thousands of homes, businesses, and communities across the eastern third of the state; taking 52 lives; and causing an estimated $6 billion in damages. Faces from the Flood is a compelling look back at the state's most destructive natural disaster, conveyed through the words of those who endured it. Thirty-seven interviews with victims, heroes, volunteers, scientists, and government officials offer tales of dramatic rescues, sorrowful losses, and the quiet determination to survive and rebuild. The story of Floyd is far from over, and North Carolinians must be prepared to face similar storms in the future, warn Richard Moore and Jay Barnes. They conclude with an assessment of the state's response to Floyd and a discussion of what programs should be initiated, maintained, or strengthened to prepare for future storms. Through evocative personal stories, maps, tables, and dozens of striking photographs, Faces from the Flood highlights the dramatic impact of Hurricane Floyd. It will serve as a valuable reference for future explorations of North Carolina's greatest disaster.
An Analysis of the Socioeconomic Impact of Hurricane Floyd and Related Flooding on Students at East Carolina University
Author: Island in the Storm
Author: Jamie W. MoorePublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1614234892
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Island in the Storm, by local historians Jamie and Dorothy Moore, documents in vivid detail the devastation, loss and eventual rebuilding of this beloved island community. On the night of September 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo slammed into the South Carolina coast at Sullivan's Island with winds exceeding 160 miles per hour. The colossal force of the hurricane was punctuated by storm surges ranging from five to ten feet above sea level. At approximately one minute after midnight, Hugo's eye passed over the island, and the charming community seaside community disappeared beneath the tumultuous sea for nearly an hour. After Hugo left Sullivan's Island in its furious wake, the first news broadcasts from the Charleston area reported that the island and neighboring Isle of Palms were completely destroyed. The Ben Sawyer Bridge--the only connection to the island at the time--was knocked off its pedestal and rendered useless, and so the hundreds of families who had evacuated the area could not return to their homes to see what, if anything, remained. The recovery process started slowly, and for many it would be a long, arduous journey. More than 15 years later, Sullivan's Island's homes and businesses have been restored, but the memory of Hugo's fury will not soon be forgotten.
Eye of the Storm
Author: Ellen Wood RickertPublisher:
ISBN: 9781928556121
Category : Hurricane Floyd, 1999
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
North Carolina has been battered by six hurricanes in the past four years, culminating in the devastation resulting from Hurricane Floyd. In response to the havoc wreaked, experts have been reevaluating environmental policies and practices, as well as their impact on affected individuals. This collection of essays provides a wide range of perspectives on the environmental, social, and psychological dimensions of living in Hurricane Alley. Readers will hear from politicians, environmentalists, journalists, psychologists, educators, community members, scientists, and regional planners. The contributors' objective is to educate readers, and to encourage activism, discourage complacency, and be a positive force for change.
The Public Policy Response to Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina
Author: Elliott MittlerPublisher:
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Category : Hurricane Hugo, 1989
Languages : en
Pages : 86
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Hurricane Floyd and the Ensuing Flood in North Carolina
Author: Edna Virginia GayDisaster Recovery After Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina
Author: Claire B. RubinPublisher:
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Category : Assistance in emergencies
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Impact of Severe Hurricanes on Beaufort, South Carolina
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Disaster Prevention and PredictionPublisher:
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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