Title: Module 5 – Hurricane Damage Decisions
Course: MASTER-GIST-1140-Patton

In this module student will access some of the same data that guided critical decisions, such as funding and safety measures, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In 2005 in the aftermath of the storms, federal, state, and local officials used GIS to help responders assess damage, monitor the weather, coordinate relief efforts, and track health hazards, among many other critical tasks, by providing relevant and readily available data, maps and images. (All assignments are due by Sunday, May 7, 2017 by 11:55 p.m.)

Readings and Resources

Read and Review:

  - Module 5 Outline
  - Textbook Chapter - Hurricane Damage Decisions
  - Hurricane Damage Decisions Slides
  - Hurricane Damage Decisions Notes

Assignments

Complete:

  - Readings
  - M5 - Discussion:  The Fury of Hurricane Katrina
  - M5 - Project 1:  Coastal Flooding from Hurricane Katrina

Please complete the activities below.  If you have any questions, please message me. or post your questions to the question forum.  Make sure to read the material in "Readings and Resources" above.  Thank You!