'Levees' diaporamas de présentation

When Moral Hazard becomes Mortal Hazard Edward P. Richards Professor of Law LSU Law Center

When Moral Hazard becomes Mortal Hazard Edward P. Richards Professor of Law LSU Law Center richards@lsu.edu. What is Moral Hazard?. Economics origin Distortion of market signals Behind US Savings and Loan crash Now behind the sub-prime mortgage crunch.

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Scientists versus the local community: A case study in post-Katrina New Orleans

Scientists versus the local community: A case study in post-Katrina New Orleans. Amy E. Lesen, Ph.D. Dillard University, New Orleans, LA and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NYC. City-building in New Orleans: A port city on a floodplain. 1722 first levee built by French

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An Unnatural Disaster

An Unnatural Disaster. Social, Legal, and Ethical Considerations for Engineering Managers MEM 604. Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005. Early Map of New Orleans. Historical Perspective of New Orleans. New Orleans was established by the French in 1717-18 The first levee was erected in 1718,

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Update on the National Committee on Levee Safety Susan Gilson & Dusty Williams NCLS

Developing a National Levee Safety Program Mike Stankiewicz - NCLS Arizona Floodplain Management Association November 3, 2011. Update on the National Committee on Levee Safety Susan Gilson & Dusty Williams NCLS Association of State Floodplain Managers May, 2012. Presentation Overview.

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Flood Map Modernization and FEMA Levee Policy February 2008

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Geographic Inquiry:

Geographic Inquiry:. Why did New Orleans Flood?. Breech in Levee. Exploring Geographic Data. What is a levee? ? earthen structure made of clay ?10 times wider base than height New Orleans has one of the most extensive levee systems in the world. Levees along Mississippi.

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Hurricanes

Hurricanes. Katrina approaching New Orleans. August 2005. What is a hurricane?. A large rotating storm centered around an area of very low pressure strong winds blowing at an average speed over 74 miles per hour

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Part 9

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Levees

Levees. By Nathan Johnston. What are levees?. A levee is a type of dam that runs along the banks of a river or canal. Levees reinforce the banks and help prevent flooding. By confining the flow, levees can also increase the speed of the water. What are levees?.

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Hurricane Katrina

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Ruggedized Unattended Sensor Systems for Perimeter or Area Security

Ruggedized Unattended Sensor Systems for Perimeter or Area Security. Key Features & Benefits: Expands Physical Security & Surveillance Footprint Near Real-Time Image Transfer Manportable, Battery Powered Easily Configured Sensors: Acoustic, Magnetic, Seismic & Infrared

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