Substance-Related Disorders Need Consideration in Hurricane Preparedness [Source: Medscape News] Yahya Saeed, MD, a fourth-year psychiatry resident at Louisiana State University (LSU) in New Orleans, conducted a retrospective medical record review of 104 patients who presented to LSU Hospital's emergency department (ED) during Hurricane Gustav, which ... [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
More hurricane recovery loans available in La. [Source: AP - msnbc.com] Paul Rainwater, the commissioner of administration, says the money is meant to boost the recovery of areas hit hard by hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike. The money comes from federal aid. The state said Monday that the nonprofits would hand out $14 ... [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
2010 Hurricane Season ends in top 5 most active season [Source: Examiner] Louisiana , Mississippi, and the rest of the states along the Gulf were blessed. Louisiana was last hit in 2008 by Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike. Louisiana is the second most hit state for hurricanes with an average of a hurricane striking once every ... [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
Foreign demand aids Louisiana pecan farms [Source: Shreveport Times] NEW ROADS — Two years after Hurricane Gustav destroyed large swaths of Louisiana pecan orchards, farmers have some good news with the price of the nut doubling because of increased foreign demand. Traditionally, pecan farmers could expect to get $1 and ... [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
Gretna police's headquarters will get an overhaul [Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune] During Hurricane Gustav, a skeleton crew of 911 operators was left at the station, but the bulk of the department again relocated to the parking garage, Lawson said. He said that won't be necessary after the new improvements. "This will allow us to house ... [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
Parish to exceed ’10 operational budget [Source: Baton Rouge Advocate] Braud Pumping Station to fix pump coolers and other equipment, $271,200 in contract work for the Manchac Harbor subdivision and Gonzales bulkheads, $310,350 in recreation work at parks, $327,800 in expected grants and $100,000 in unfinished work from ... [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
Natural Catastrophe Losses Increase to $31 Billion [Source: BusinessWeek] Despite notably higher than average earthquake losses, overall claims in 2010 were in line with the 20-year average due to unusually modest U.S. hurricane losses,†the ... were boosted by hurricanes Ike and Gustav. Insured losses from the deadliest event ... [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
The importance of collaboration [Source: FireRescue1] He also directly participated in response and recovery efforts for several major disasters including the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Gustav, and Hurricane Isabel. [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
Roof work half-way done [Source: Abbeville Meridional] Mayor Mark Piazza explained that this project was funded from FEMA money given from both Hurricanes Rita and Gustav. A portion of the project ... which started after Hurricane Rita. “It’s been leaking for a couple of years,†he said. [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
Break Forth With Heavenly Music [Source: East Hampton Star] The program will also include the well-known “Christmas Day,†a fantasy on familiar carols by Gustav Holst, and carol singing by ... there is no defense to this hurricane of joy.†Conducting the choristers and the South Fork Chamber Orchestra will be ... [Click here to Read the Full Article/NEWS]
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KATC TV3: Foreign Demand Aids Pecan Farms: NEW ROADS, La. (AP) - Two years after HurricaneGustav destroyedlarge swaths of... http://bit.ly/hZskVk - 4 days ago
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