Hurricane Katrina Articles

1). Hurricane Katrina Recovery: The Price of Rebuilding By : Matthew C. Keegan
President Bush and a number of other politicians are pushing for a huge rebuilding campaign for the devastated gulf coast region. Bottom figure estimates have the rebuilding costs pegged at 200 billion dollars while some have said that when it is all said and done the project will exceed one trillion dollars. Certainly, this will be the most massive renewal project ever undertaken in the history of the world.
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2). Katrina Cash Crisis Continues By : J Square Humboldt
The need to continue giving aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina must remain a priority ... It's now months after the American Gulf Coast was devastated. Billions have been spent in relief, but billions more are needed. Such is the scope of a storm that ranks among the most severe in modern North American history. To this day, residents' lives are still wrecked.
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3). Family Emergency Preparedness 2006 By : Hugh Simpson
Thought Hurricane season 2005 with Katrina and Rita was bad? Well get ready for 2006 as it will be equally as bad or worse. As an emergency preparedness consultant featured on CNN and Fox News, I can assure you that if you are not prepared you could meet the same fate as hundreds of people did during Katrina. NO scare tactics just the truth! First of all you need to have a water supply on hand for at least one week for each member of the family.
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4). What Katrina Can Teach Us About Leadership By : Kevin
Over one week ago a major disaster hit part of the Gulf Coast of the United States. I have been reflecting on the disaster, the response to it, and what lessons we can draw about leadership. Don't worry this isn't a political piece... Lesson 1 - Leadership is important. Much has been made that areas weren't as prepared as they could have been. Leaders could have changed that.
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5). After Katrina - Seven Things You Can Do By : Kevin
If you are like me, you are living some distance from the devastation wrought by Katrina. If you are like me you not physically impacted and can watch the plight of others on television in the comfort of your home. And if you are like me, you are wondering what you can do. I believe the answer to that question is an important one. It can help define who you are and what you have and choose to give to the world.
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6). The Hurricane Katrina survivors will be victims again... GUARANTEED! By : Stuart McMaster
This time it will be our own governments mostly that will do the victimizing but some businesses will get it on it as well. Its simply one of the biggest revenue generating processes utilized by various levels of governments that very little is known of by the regular citizen. It causes family savings to be lost, assets to go uncovered and even inheritances to disappear over time.
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7). The Era Of Disaster Recovery And Prevention... And What It Means To Investors By : Leon Altman
The recovery from Katrina and Rita ushers in a new era of Disaster Recovery and Prevention. Governments and people are rethinking their response to disasters and the steps they can take to prevent or minimize the worst consequences. The biggest catalyst for this new era is the political fall-out from Katrina. The slow response to Katrina was a black eye for the Bush administration.
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8). Legacies Are Societal Actions By : Leanne Hoagland-Smith
Have you ever thought that you have not done much with your life? During a recent conversation with a very dear friend, she expressed this very same sentiment. I was astounded that this energetic, high family and work ethic person had this negative self-image, but pleased that she felt comfortable sharing this thought. Quickly, I began to ask her questions about all of the �Legacies� that she had left in this world during the last 60 plus years.
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9). One Year Later: Surviving the Katrina Anniversary By : Carol McClelland
Copyright 2006 Transition Dynamics Enterprises, Inc. One year ago, your life was turned upside down by Hurricane Katrina. Now, one year later, you are facing the first anniversary of the disaster. You may be feeling nervous that another hurricane may blow through. Emotions brought on by your losses may be coming over you in waves. It�s possible that your discomfort has grown each day as the anniversary approached.
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10). IRS Gives Victims of Hurricane Katrina More Relief By : Richard A. Chapo
The IRS has announced further tax relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina due to slow clean up efforts and obviously devastated areas. The IRS is giving relief to both businesses and individual taxpayers in certain areas that have been absolutely wiped out. Instead of being required to file in March or April, depending on whether the payer is a business or individual, all taxpayers in certain regions will have till August 28, 2006.
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