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In Katrina’s Wake John Manuel Abstract
When Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast on 29 August 2005, it was the beginning of a grueling lesson in the myriad ways the environment can harm human health. The ravaged communities left in the storm’s wake are still assessing the environmental health impacts of the winds, waves, and flooding that occurred. Various teams of researchers are sampling floodwaters, sediments, and other materials to determine the habitability of the area, which was home to hundreds of petroleum and chemical facilities. Agencies are working to ensure that workers and homeowners are protected from the risks they may encounter in the post-hurricane environment. Much remains to be sorted out, such as how best to rebuild the affected area, protect coastal cities from future flooding, and prepare responders for future events.
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