27 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Characterization of the Hazard Event

• Location

• Boundary

• Magnitude

28 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Location, boundary and magnitude of flooding in New Orleans. (Aug. 31, 2005)

29 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Infrared Image of New Orleans showing Flooded Areas (Aug. 31, 2005)

30 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Drainage Canals: New Orleans

31 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Breach of the Industrial Canal Levee – New Orleans

32 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Murphy Oil Co. Prior to Hurricane Katrina

33 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Murphy Oil Co. – St. Bernard Parish – Post Hurricane Katrina

34 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Hurricane Katrina Depth Grid (HAZUS_MH)

35 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Question

• What map layers would be required to examine the following types of impacts:– Historic and cultural resources, – Critical facilities, – Business or industry, or – Sensitive environmental areas?

36 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Consequence Assessment

• Direct impacts (property damage)

• Indirect Effects (business interruptions)

37 Session 14: Utilizing Mapping & Modeling in Hazard Mitigation Planning & Land Use

Hurricane Katrina Depth Grid