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Science that Weathers the Storm: USGS Responds to Tropical Storm Hanna

USGS Scientific Efforts

The U.S. Geological Survey continues to mobilize equipment and personnel to gather the scientific data and information on the impact of Tropical Storm Hanna.

USGS scientists will be:

  • Collecting satellite imagery to assess the impact on wetlands, coasts, and changes in the elevation.
  • Collecting water samples to determine the water quality in areas where there has been significant salt water intrusion.
  • Marking and flagging high-water marks to document flooding and storm surge.
  • Repairing and replacing damaged streamgages to restore flood warning capabilities.
  • Collecting aerial photography and video to document the impact on the coast and wetlands.
  • Using airborne laser mapping systems (LIDAR) to quantify coastal changes.

Need more information? View the USGS list of public affairs and state contacts.

 

Monitoring Streamflow Conditions
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News Releases and Multimedia
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Additional Resources
Real-Time Flood and High Flow Conditions
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NOAA: National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

  • Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
    <br/> 000<br/> ABNT20 KNHC 010358<br/> TWOAT <br/> TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK...CORRECTED<br/> NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL<br/> 700 PM EST SUN NOV 30 2008<br/> <br/> CORRECTED SPECIAL TROPICAL DISTURBANCE HEADER TO READ MIADSAAT<br/> <br/> FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...<br/> <br/> AS THE 2008 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON APPROACHES ITS CONCLUSION...<br/> TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 48<br/> HOURS.<br/> <br/> ISSUANCE OF THIS PRODUCT WILL RESUME ON 1 JUNE 2009. SHOULD ANY<br/> SIGNIFICANT DISTURBANCES DEVELOP DURING THE OFF-SEASON...SPECIAL<br/> TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENTS WOULD BE ISSUED...AS NEEDED.<br/> SPECIAL TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENTS CAN BE FOUND UNDER WMO<br/> HEADER WONT41 KNHC...AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIADSAAT.<br/> <br/> $$<br/> <br/> FORECASTER STEWART<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

  • There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
    No tropical cyclones as of Sat, 09 May 2009 23:46:09 GMT


NOAA: National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)

  • East Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook
    <br/> 000<br/> ABPZ20 KNHC 010552<br/> TWOEP <br/> TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK<br/> NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL<br/> 1000 PM PST SUN NOV 30 2008<br/> <br/> FOR THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC...EAST OF 140 DEGREES WEST LONGITUDE..<br/> <br/> AS THE 2008 EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC HURRICANE SEASON APPROACHES ITS<br/> CONCLUSION...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE<br/> NEXT 48 HOURS.<br/> <br/> ISSUANCE OF THIS PRODUCT WILL RESUME ON 15 MAY 2009. SHOULD ANY<br/> SIGNIFICANT DISTURBANCES DEVELOP DURING THE OFF-SEASON...SPECIAL<br/> TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENTS WOULD BE ISSUED...AS NEEDED.<br/> SPECIAL TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENTS CAN BE FOUND UNDER WMO<br/> HEADER WOPZ41 KNHC...AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIADSAEP.<br/> <br/> $$<br/> <br/> FORECASTER STEWART<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

  • There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
    No tropical cyclones as of Sat, 09 May 2009 23:46:09 GMT


 

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State Contacts:

If you would like to know more specific information about USGS Tropical Storm Hanna response activities in your area, please contact the appropriate person listed below.

Public Affairs Contacts

Change in Emergency Call-in Procedures for USGS Employees

In the event employees are unable to contact their immediate supervisor, they should contact the USGS Emergency Call Center.

Contact information for the USGS Emergency Call Center
· Toll Free: (866) 854-8987
· TTY (hearing or speech impaired): (800) 725-7024
· Reporting via Internet: http://www.lexitelcom.com/USGS/EmployeeCalls.aspx

 

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