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Search - Contraflow: Six Degrees of Separation Following Hurricane Katrina, the Greater New Orleans Flood and the Second Evacuation

Contraflow Six Degrees of Separation Following Hurricane Katrina the Greater New Orleans Flood and the Second Evacuation
Author: Michael D. Woods

CONTRAFLOW: Six Degrees of Separation Following Hurricane Katrina, the Greater New Orleans Flood and the Second Evacuation is a comprehensive account of the first week of Hurricane Katrina, providing insight into the realities of being in Greater New Orleans during what was arguably the greatest disaster in American history.... more » It will take the reader through the six phases of evacuation as experienced by most of the survivors, which were flooded one story home to neighbor's two story to neighborhood school to elevated highway/ levee to major collection point to bus transit points/airports to host city shelters, as well as document the flow of responders into the Gulf Coast region. CONTRAFLOW is the result of almost four years of independent research conducted by Michael D. Woods under the auspices of the Contraflow Research Project and guidance of Tanya M. Jones, Ph.D.

This unprecedented independent study involved documenting over a thousand Katrina survivors and responders, including access to personnel from the US Army, US Navy, USAF, USCG, USACE, USFWS, FEMA and the FAA. CONTRAFLOW pays homage to all of the emergency responders from the federal DHS and DOD down to the state game wardens and National Guard to the local public safety officials and survivors by revealing their experiences. CONTRAFLOW will also place you in the room with the political, governmental and military decision makers. Most importantly, events from the first week of Katrina are finally put into context. It was inspired by Richard Mathieu, Sr., a Katrina responder, guardian and survivor. His strength and leadership during those apocalyptic days are legendary, and the heart and soul of this surreal but all so real American story.

CONTRAFLOW is the ultimate independent study of the Katrina response and evacuation efforts. It is told by author Michael D. Woods in a third person omniscient narrative format in the chronological order of the unfolding events and is void of blame tactics, media bias, demographic stereotyping and political agendas. This landmark book delves into survival stories, emergency response, crisis management, military campaigns, political intrigue, cultural geography, American history, mass communications, phases of grief, and triumph of the human spirit. CONTRAFLOW is targeted for the mass audience. Yet, it is a must read for anyone involved in or concerned about public safety. If you do not know what really happened in New Orleans during Katrina, then how can you help prepare your own community to avoid becoming...the next New Orleans?

ISBN-13: 9780964634145
ISBN-10: 0964634147
Publication Date: 11/11/2009
Pages: 480
Edition: 1st edition
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Publisher: Mykco
Book Type: Hardcover
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