Protecting New Orleans

Article Abstract:

Three main protection schemes proposed by government, industry and university groups to hold back floodwaters from Category five hurricanes are presented. Engineers must come out with greater scientific input while considering the siting and construction of barriers-input that would control the Katrina disaster.

Government expenditures, Management dynamics, Management, Emergency management, Emergency preparedness, Company business management, Flood damage prevention, Government finance

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Drowning New Orleans

Article Abstract:

The severe risk of flooding of New Orleans is discussed. The high risk of flooding due to a hurricane-driven surge of sea water, the loss of natural sea and river defences, and the civil engineering measures needed to prevent such a disaster are explored.

Research, Prevention, Floods, Floodplain management, Storm surges

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Treading water

Article Abstract:

The inadequacies in the repaired levee system around New Orleans, to withstand large storms and protection of the city and the surrounding delta until 2011 is discussed.

General services, Maintenance and repair, Storms, Levees

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