Hurricane Gustav was far less a threat than many expected, this past week. It presented the new media, Web 2.0 and even Web 3.0, with the opportunity to strut their stuff. Community building, networking, two-way communication, citizen journalism and more were on display.
Entries Tagged as 'Disasters'
Gustav Gives New Media a Workout
September 3rd, 2008 · 4 Comments · 278 views
Tags: Commentary · Disasters · Media · Old Media · Original writing · Tech
Canadian Troops Aid in Gustav Relief
September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · 82 views
Tags: Disasters · Military · Our Allies
NY National Guard Sends Aid to Louisiana
September 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · 74 views
The New York Army and Air National Guard are sending helicopters, Soldiers and Airmen to aid the Louisiana National Guard in dealing with Hurricane Gustav recovery operations.
On Aug. 31, 2008, New York governor David A. Paterson announced that two New York Air National Guard HH-60 Pavehawk rescue helicopters and 16 Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing had already departed Gabreski Field Air National Guard Base in West Hampton Beach, Suffolk County.
The governor also directed that three CH-47 “Chinook” heavy-lift helicopters and three UH-1 “Huey” Medevac helicopters leave the Army National Guard Flight Facility in Rochester for Meridian, Miss. These aircraft deployed Sept. 1, 2008.
ATTN Correction for Anchoress Readers
September 1st, 2008 · No Comments · 54 views
Due to reconfiguration of this site, the links the Anchoress uses in her post 100 Hours after Katrina are no longer valid. Here are the correct links:
Poop About Pumps: http://northshorejournal.org/katrina-poop-about-pumps
Private American aid: http://northshorejournal.org/ameraid/ameraidamer.html
Other Countries Offer Help: http://northshorejournal.org/katrina-other-countries-offer-help
Tags: Charity · Disasters · Katrina relief
Hurricane Hunters In the Air
September 1st, 2008 · No Comments · 94 views

Photo: Hurricane Hunters spent the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina flying into yet another tempest, Hurricane Gustav, which made landfall just west of Grand Island, La., Sept 1.
Photos of Military Aid for Gustav
September 1st, 2008 · No Comments · 98 views
Here’s a collection of pics from the military showing their efforts during Hurricane Gustav.
Bookmark it because it will be added to over the next several days.
La National Guard Ready For Gustav
September 1st, 2008 · No Comments · 113 views
With the full force of the Louisiana National Guard activated, more than 7,000 citizen-soldiers and -airmen are assisting local authorities with evacuation and security efforts in New Orleans and performing dozens of other missions across the state as Hurricane Gustav approaches. As the Guard and the state brace for the powerful storm, each day brings new challenges that all agencies involved must work together to overcome.
Hurrican Gustav Information Resources
August 30th, 2008 · No Comments · 392 views
Here are some information resources for Hurricane Gustav
Tags: Disasters
Spanish Help Afghan Drought Victims
August 18th, 2008 · No Comments · 64 views
The extreme drought this year has caused the displacement of hundred of families from their homes, looking for food and work. Lack of work and primary necessities force these families, left in their villages, to become refugees in their own country.
Tags: Afghanistan · Disasters · War on Terror
Propane Explosions Rock Toronto
August 10th, 2008 · No Comments · 134 views
Huge fire and explosions at propane site in Toronto, Canada.
Tags: Disasters · Firefighting



