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2001., Sports Publishing Call No: 363.34 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This book tells the stories of the heroes - firefighters, police officers, building workers, medical personnel, and civilian volunteers - who responded with heroic acts to the tragedy of September 11,2001.
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By Horne, Jed2006., Random House Call No: 976.306 HOR Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Contributor biographical information Publisher description Summary Note: Chronicles the devastating impact Hurricane Katrina had on the city of New Orleans, describing the experiences of the city's residents who were forced to endure dangerous conditions as the city's leaders struggled to maintain order and begin the enormous rebuilding process.
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By Young, Rick[2016]., Pbs Call No: DVD 363.34 Bus Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Disasters are big business. An investigation with NPR into who profits when disaster strikes. The film focuses on Superstorm Sandy: the thousands still not home, the agencies that were supposed to help, and the companies that made millions.
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[2016]., ILR Press, an imprint of Cornell University Press Call No: 614.5 FRE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)
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c2009., Greenhaven Press Call No: 363.34 DIS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Current controversiesSummary Note: A series of controversial essays that address issues associated with disaster response including the immediate challenges following a disaster, U.S. response after Hurricane Katrina, and the private sector's responsibilities during an emergency.
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2008., Facts on File Call No: 363.34 Pam Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Library in a bookSummary Note: Presents an overview of disaster relief, including legal issues, history, biographical information and listings of related organizations and agencies.
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2003., Juvenile, Heinemann Library Call No: 363.34 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Government agenciesSummary Note: This book provides an introduction to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, discussing its nature, structure, and responsibilities.
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2003., Chelsea House Publishers Call No: 973.931 KJE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: United we stand : America responds to the events of September 11, 2001Summary Note: Examines the events and aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, focusing on the aid given to the relief effort by local citizens and others across the nation and beyond.
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2006., Greenhaven Press Call No: 363.34 OCO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: At issueSummary Note: A collection of seventeen controversial essays that debate issues relating to natural disasters including international response to disasters, who should provide aid, and whether or not the government discriminates against the poor in natural disasters.
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[2019]., Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Call No: 363.34 Willett Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Special reports (Essential Library (Firm))Summary Note: Hurricane Irma covers the enthralling story of one of the most powerful storms in recorded history and its devastating impact on the Floridian peninsula. .
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c2006., Greenhaven Press/Thomson/Gale Call No: EARTH SCIENCE NF DUD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Authors present various opinions on some of the questions raised by Hurricane Katrina, such as the proper role of the federal government in disaster preparedness and relief, what role race played in the treatment and perception of hurricane victims, and how and whether to rebuild New Orleans.
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2006., Greenhaven Press : Thomson/Gale Call No: 363.34 DUD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: At issueSummary Note: A collection of fifteen controversial essays that debate issues concerning the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina including whether or not New Orleans should be rebuilt and the federal government's response to the disaster.
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c2006., Juvenile, Mitchell Lane Publishers Call No: 976.3 35064 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Chronicles the events and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, describing how it devastated the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.
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c2008., Chelsea House Call No: 976 Pie Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Series Title: Great historic disastersSummary Note: An illustrated discussion of the impact and changes on New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina, covering the force of the storm, the looting and heroic deeds, the exodus from the area in the aftermath, and the rebuilding of communities and peoples' lives.
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By Time, incc2005., Time Inc. Home Entertainment Call No: 363.34 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This book tells of Hurricane Katrina through pictures, words, and analysis, including the portfolios by Time photographers, a timeline of the nine critical days when New Orleans descended into chaos, and informative graphics illuminating the science of the disaster.
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[2021]., Pre-adolescent, Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Co. Call No: BIOGRAPHY NF GOM Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: I, witness (New York, N.Y.)Summary Note: "Launching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young man shares how he combated Puerto Rico's public health emergency after Hurricane Maria. Suffering heavy damage in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Puerto Rican communities lacked access to clean water and electricity. Salvador Gómez-Colón couldn't ignore the basic needs of his homeland, and knew that nongovernmental organizations and larger foreign philanthropies could only do so much. With unstoppable energy and a deep knowledge of local culture, Salvador founded Light and Hope for Puerto Rico and raised more than $100,000 to purchase and distribute solar-powered lamps and hand-powered washing machines to households in need. With a voice that is both accessible and engaging, Salvador recalls living through the catastrophic storm and grappling with the destruction it left behind"-- Provided by publisher.
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2021., Pre-adolescent, Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Co. Call No: 363.34 GOMEZ-COLON Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: I, witness (New York, N.Y.)Summary Note: "Launching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young man shares how he combated Puerto Rico's public health emergency after Hurricane Maria. Suffering heavy damage in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Puerto Rican communities lacked access to clean water and electricity. Salvador Gómez-Colón couldn't ignore the basic needs of his homeland, and knew that nongovernmental organizations and larger foreign charities could only do so much. With unstoppable energy and a deep knowledge of local culture, Salvador founded Light and Hope for Puerto Rico and raised more than $100,000 to purchase and distribute solar-powered lamps and hand-powered washing machines to households in need. With a voice that is both accessible and engaging, Salvador recalls living through the catastrophic storm and grappling with the destruction it left behind"-- Provided by publisher.
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c2007, Juvenile, Lerner Publications Call No: 363.34 922 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents only Series Title: Disasters up closeSummary Note: Photographs, facts, figures, and firsthand survivor stories offer an up close look at some of the world's worst hurricanes.
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[2017]., Kodansha Comics Call No: GN B Tatsuta Edition: Kodansha Comics edition, English edition, American edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents an autobiographical manga story following the experiences of Kazuto Tatsuta, an amateur artist who after the devastating Marc 11, 2011 earthquake and the resulting tsunami that devastated Japan, signed up to work cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. Presents a picture of daily life at the plant and the camaraderie that developed between himself and the mostly blue-collar workers who faced the invisible threat of radiation on a daily basis.
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C2010., Juvenile, Crabtree Pub. Co. Call No: 363.5 9 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Disaster alert!