Hurricanes Harvey was one of the most devastating natural disasters to impact the United States in recent years. Although the storm was anticipated to cause rampant destruction in New Orleans, the city survived largely unscathed from severe damage.

1. HURRICANE HARVEY'S
IMPACT ON NEW ORLEANS
Kailas Companies

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OVERVIEW
Hurricanes Harvey was one of the most
devastating natural disasters to impact the
United States in recent years. Although the
storm was anticipated to cause rampant
destruction in New Orleans, the city survived
largely unscathed from severe damage.
Generally, each new storm creates a maelstrom
of emotion, high amounts of displacement, and
property damage that harken back to the
devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in
2005
Since Hurricane Katrina, the city has
implemented storm safety measures to decrease
the amount of destruction caused by natural
disasters.

3. However, Hurricane
Harvey’s impact has still
affected preparations and
the community in NOLA:
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THE STORM
Although not as devastating as
Hurricane Katrina, National Weather
Service forecasters predicted that
nearly 10 inches of rainfall would
flooding in Western Louisiana. Luckily,
New Orleans only got 5.88 inches.
Although it doesn’t sound
considerably devastating, just one
inch of flood water can cause up to
$20,000 in damage for an average-
sized home. Flooring, furniture,
drywall, and other appliances are
susceptible to flood waters. However,
the storm lost most of its power by the
time it crossed the Texas-Louisiana
border.

5. After Hurricane Katrina, a team
was installed to help provide
sustainable protection from severe
flooding and storms. A new
professional is now leading the
Louisiana Recovery Authority
after Hurricane Katrina and Rita
to manage drainage infrastructure
for weather emergencies.
Louisiana Governor, John Bel
Edwards, briefed the media that
some of the previous levee
problems were due to aging
infrastructure problems.
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Later, he met with residents
while they prepared for the
storm.
In the weeks before Hurricane
Harvey hit, a series of storms hit
the Big Easy. But the city
cleaned 900 street-level catch
basins since flooding on August
5th. In response, the city
planned to fast-track routine
maintenance of 68,000 catch
basins.
STORM PREPARATION

6. STORM PREPARATION CONT.
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NOLA'S MAYOR, MITCH
LANDRIEU...
said the city had been preparing for a
couple weeks to take precautions
against the storm. Throughout the
city, several fire and police stations
prepared almost 20 high-water
vehicles and 40 boats with rescue
supplies. Mandatory evacuations were
not set in place because the storm was
not set to directly hit New Orleans.
However, residents were directed to
prepare for a “shelter in place” if
floods increased.

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Since Hurricane Katrina’s devastating impact, New Orleans citizens understand the devastating impact of
each hurricane season. As a result, many seek to help neighboring towns and states that need assistance
during times of need. As rains fall on New Orleans during Hurricane Harvey, some residents pitched in to
plan for provisions, shelters, and medical supplies at local rescue stations.
After the worst of the storm hit, Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards said the state sent two top
emergency response officials and search and rescue equipment to Texas to help. With several death in
Houston, community members in New Orleans decided to offer a helping hand to displaced Texas citizens.
Many New Orleans restaurants have set up a program to accept and distribute gift cards to hospitality
workers affected by Hurricane Harvey. New Orleans residents can find out how to help here.
NOLA COMMUNITY OFFERS
A HELPING HAND

8. The Second Harvest Food Bank is also taking donations to help
people in need. Three locations including the main warehouse and
facility (700 Edwards Avenue), The Lafayette warehouse (215 E.
Pinhook Road), and The Northshore Food Bank (840 North
Columbia Street) are all setting up areas where NOLA residents
can donate food. Additionally, restaurants Mondo and Rosedale
have become designated drop-off spots for the Second Harvest
Food Bank. Plus, if you donate with a receipt, you can bring it to
the restaurant for a free Texas special with drinks that include
brands like Tito’s Vodka, Shiner Bock, or Saint Arnold. In early
September, locals also attend a Cure NOLA and Pableux Johnson
fundraiser. Red beans, cornbread, and cocktails will benefit the
Red Cross of Houston. On September 15th, the We Stand as One
Hurricane Harvey Concert and Fundraiser also helped locals come
out and donate to this crucial cause.
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NOLA
COMMUNITY
OFFERS A
HELPING HAND

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It’s great to see New Orleans citizens come out to
help others in need, especially when others are
going through life-changing devastation very similar
to Hurricane Katrina. Why not take time to donate,
attend a fundraiser, or create your own donation
center? With so many people pitching in to help
others, the impact of Hurricane Harvey in a post-
Katrina world shows how compassionate just how
compassionate the community can be to those who
need it most.

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