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Hurricane Gustav: Videos and Photos
- Debris line video
- Aerial reconnaissance video
- Photos of ASPECT aircraft over hurricane damaged areas
Debris line video
EPA and LDEQ use helicopters to fly over coastal areas to locate orphan chemical containers stranded by Hurricane Gustav. After reconnaissance flights are completed, the geographic information system (GIS) team will map container locations for field teams. These teams will respond and remove any containers holding chemicals. In some cases, empty containers in sensitive ecosystems are left in place to prevent additional damage.
This video was taken by EPA and LDEQ. It shows hundreds of orphan chemical containers left along the storm surge following Hurricane Gustav.
Aerial reconnaissance video
Following this flight path, LDEQ and EPA conducted the first aerial reconnaissance following Hurricane Gustav landfall. Additional reconnaissance flights will be conducted in hurricane damaged areas.
ASPECT aircraft over hurricane damaged areas
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Use caution when entering damaged homes and buildings. Bring unsafe drinking water to a rolling boil for one minute. |
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Related Information from State and Federal Agencies |
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Find your state's emergency management, environmental and health agencies Preparing:Before a hurricane and Hurricane preparedness Prepare for a hurricane National Hurricane Center Recovering: Recovering from disasters. After the hurricane |