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NOVA is excited to partner with organizations that share our passion for scientific discovery as we spread the word about upcoming shows. On August 28, we invite you to join us for a rebroadcast of "Storm That Drowned A City," a feature which covers issues in meteorology, emergency management, and conservation that we think will be of interest to your organization. "Storm That Drowned A City" is NOVA's definitive investigation into the science of Hurricane Katrina, combining a penetrating analysis of what went wrong with a dramatic, minute-by-minute unfolding of events told through eyewitness testimony. What made this storm so deadly? Will powerful hurricanes like Katrina strike more often? How accurately did scientists predict its impact, and why did the levees protecting New Orleans fail? This program focuses in depth on the factors that made New Orleans so vulnerable. Shrinking wetlands had steadily eroded the city's natural protective barrier against the fury of tropical storms. Ironically, the vast effort invested in diverting the Mississippi River and building defensive levees had only helped to accelerate the sinking of entire neighborhoods below sea level. "Storm That Drowned A City" will air Tuesday, August 28 at 8:00 pm on most PBS stations. August is a pledge month, which means NOVA may be pre-empted by other programming in your area. To find out what's airing near you, check your local listings at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/schedule-local.html. Please consider passing this email along to friends, family, and colleagues who might want to tune in. Thanks, and enjoy the show! Best wishes, NOVA To receive our weekly behind-the-scenes newsletter, "NOVA This Week," email kathryn_becker at wgbh.org -- Kate Becker NOVA Promotion 617.300.4383 | kathryn_becker at wgbh.org www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova WGBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. |
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CDERA has mounted a Level Two Response based on the preliminary damage assessment and needs analysis reports received from the impacted States of Dominica, Saint Lucia and Jamaica and Belize. --------------------------------------- |
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Situation Report #5 Hurricane Dean, August 20, 2007, 11.00am EDT Bridgetown, Barbados, August 20, 2007 (CDERA) - The Event: Hurricane Dean impacted the Lesser Antilles on Friday August 17, 2007 as a Category 2 Hurricane Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale and as a Category four during its passage across Jamaica on Sunday August 19. As Dean moved past Jamaica maximum sustained winds were near 145 mph (230 km/hr). Jamaica has reported severe wind damage, significant flooding and storm surges in several of the Southern Parishes As of 11.00am today, Monday August 20 a Hurricane Warning is now in effect for all of Belize. The Government of Belize has extended the Hurricane Warning southward from Belize City to the border with Guatemala. A hurricane warning also remains in effect for the Cayman Islands
Prognosis:
Initial damage assessment will commence as soon as the all clear is given. Preliminary reports from the Jamaica Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management have indicated the following parishes to be severely affected. • St.Thomas Shelterees 5,169 persons are housed in 213 shelters across the island Damage Housing Stock Roads Telecommunications Water Electricity
Preparations continue in Belize. Another Cabinet Meeting is scheduled for today to discuss emergency preparations. DOMINICA Damage assessment is continuing. Dominica National Disaster Office has reported the following: The Cabinet is scheduled to meet today to determine if a disaster declaration is required based on the initial damage assessment reports. Reports indicate extensive damage to the agriculture sector Government of Venezuela has provided a relief package which includes:
Reports from Jamaica will inform the level of regional response as arrangements in place for a worst case scenario may not be required. The Regional Technical Support and other Teams remain on standby for deployment
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Situation Report #3, August 18 2007, 3.00 pm EDT Bridgetown, Barbados, August 19, 2007, (CDERA) - The Event: Hurricane Dean began impacting the Caribbean islands early Friday August 17, 2007 as a Category 2 Hurricane Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale. During the passage of Dean through the islands of the Lesser Antilles maximum sustained winds were near 100 mph (169 km/hr) with higher gusts. Minimal damage was reported by the islands. Three deaths were confirmed, one in Saint Lucia and two in Dominica. Jamaica is currently experiencing the initial effects of the approach of Hurricane Dean a dangerous Category four Hurricane. As of 2.00 pm today, Sunday August 19 Hurricane Dean was located near latitude 17.1 North and 76.0 longitude West or about 80 miles (125 km) East-Southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, with maximum sustained winds near 145 mph (230 km/hr) with higher gusts. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 60 mph (95 km/hr) from the centre and tropical storm winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335km) A hurricane warning in effect for the Cayman Islands Prognosis: The Jamaica Meteorological Office predicts that storm surge flooding of 1.5 - 3 meters (7-9 feet) above normal tide levels along with large and dangerous battering waves. 5-10 inches of Rain expected. Status of the RRM: The Situation - JAMAICA Evacuation of vulnerable Areas Assisted evacuation continued early Sunday morning in the areas of Portmore Bull Bay, St. Andrew, Nightingale Grove, Seaforth and Bath St. Thomas, and Port Royal. Resource and needs lists are being compiled Roads CAYMAN ISLANDS The media has been briefed of the situation Shelters have been opened for special needs population and other shelters will be opened this afternoon Most of the Tourists have left the island and arrangements are being made to providing shelter for those remaining BELIZE Voluntary evacuation of the town of San Pedro Ambergris and the Cayes has begun. DOMINICA Both airports, seaport and ferry terminal are open and operational 150 Persons are still housed in shelters SAINT LUCIA Regional Response: • Emergency Communications checks with Jamaica were completed earlier today • CDERA has been in contact with members of teams already positioned in Jamaica and these include USAID/OFDA, UN/OCHA, PAHO. • Jamaica will activate its relief coordination plan today to facilitate entry of relief teams and supplies that may be necessary. • Regional Technical Support Teams are on standby for deployment as soon as possible after the all clear has been issued if required. • The CDERA Coordinating Unit continues to monitor the impact and threat of Hurricane Dean and stands ready to provide assistance if warranted. Contact Details: The CDERA CU 24hr contact number is 246 425 0386
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Situation Report #3, August 18 2007, 3.00 pm EDT Bridgetown, Barbados, August 18, 2007 (CDERA) - The Event: Hurricane Dean began impacting the Caribbean islands early Friday August 17, 2007 as a Category 2 Hurricane Saffir/Simpson hurricane scale. Hurricane warnings were posted for Saint Lucia and Dominica and Tropical Storm warnings for Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Grenada and its dependencies, Montserrat, St. Kitts/Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. During the passage of Dean through the islands of the Lesser Antilles maximum sustained winds were near 100 mph (169 km/hr) with higher gusts. Hurricane force winds extended outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the centre and Tropical force winds extended outward up to 140 miles (220 km). Minimal damage was reported by the islands. Three deaths were confirmed, one in Saint Lucia and two in Dominica. Damage assessment is now underway in Dominica and Saint Lucia which also suffered roof loss, downed trees, land slides and storm surge impacts. As of 1:45pm (Eastern Caribbean Time), on Friday, Hurricane Dean was upgraded to the first Major Hurricane of the 2007 season with maximum sustained winds of 125mph. Prognosis: Status of the RRM: The Situation - JAMAICA National Disaster Committee Team which is chaired by the Prime Minister met on Friday August 17 to initiate actions in preparations for Hurricane Dean. The North Western Caribbean Donor Group also met yesterday. The National Emergency Operations Centre, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management is activated and Parish District Committees have met and commenced preparations. Emergencies supplies and personnel are being prepositioned in vulnerable areas across the country. Emergency Shelters have been identified and public information is being issued to residents. Regional Response: • The CDERA Coordinating Unit has contacted the Director General at ODPEM in Jamaica and is working to confirm regional technical and logistics support teams to assist in the response effort. • Political support for these operations has been established • Teams have been placed on standby for providing assistance to the utilities sector • The Eastern Caribbean Donor Group is also prepositioning some members of their team in Jamaica to assist the North Western Caribbean Donor Group. • Contact with extra regional agencies is being made to complement regional effort. • The CDERA Coordinating Unit continues to monitor the impact and threat of Hurricane Dean and stands ready to provide assistance if warranted. Contact Details: The CDERA CU 24hr contact number is 246 425 0386 |
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| - Hurricane Dean Situation Report #2 August 17, 2007, 3:00 pm (fwd) |
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Date: 17 Aug 2007 21:56:52 -0000
Subject: Hurricane Dean Situation Report #2 August 17, 2007, 3:00 pm
The Event: Hurricane Dean, a Category two hurricane on the Saffir/Simpson scale began
affecting islands in the Lesser Antilles from the evening of Thursday August 16. Hurricane
warnings were issued on for Saint. Lucia and Dominica and Tropical Storm warnings for Anguilla, Antigua
and Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Grenada and its dependencies, Montserrat, St. Kitts/Nevis
and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
During the passage of Dean early August 17, maximum sustained winds were
near 100 mph (169 km/hr) with higher gusts. Stronger winds were likely over
elevated terrain near the path of the centre. Hurricane force winds extended
outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the centre and Tropical force winds
extended outward up to 140 miles (220) km) and Dean was moving towards the west
near 23mph (37km/hr).
Tropical Storm warnings were discontinued for Barbados and St. Vincent and
the Grenadines
Initial reports from the national disaster offices of the impacted islands
generally indicated minimal damage. The picture in Saint Lucia and Dominica is
still emerging.
The Prognosis: As of 1:45pm (Eastern Caribbean Time) Hurricane Dean was
upgraded to the first Major Hurricane of the 2007 season with maximum sustained
winds of 125mph. Dean is moving towards the west near 22mph (35km/hr) and this
general motion is expected to continue with some decrease in forward speed
during the next 24 hours. This motion should take the centre of Dean across the
Caribbean Sea today and further away from the Lesser Antilles.
PRELIMINARY REPORTS FROM THE NATIONAL DISASTER OFFICES:
Note that the all clear has not yet been issued for Saint Lucia and
Dominica and therefore full damage assessment has not been undertaken.
BARBADOS
Barbados continues to be affected by rain. The flood watch was upgraded to
a Flood Warning and remains in effect until 6.00pm today
SAINT LUCIA
As of 3.00 pm Hurricane Dean is still affecting Saint Lucia and the all
clear has not yet been issued
Deaths:
One death has been reported
Shelters:
• Homeless persons are housed in two shelters that were opened on
Thursday
• 22 persons are housed in a shelter that was opened in Dennery on
Friday.
Utilities:
Power shut down as a precautionary measure has not been restored due to a
number of power lines being down. Due to the power outage there is no water in
the north of the island
Damage:
• Four corner shops have been washed out to sea
• Several reports received of Roofs blown off houses. The Paediatric
Ward of the Hospital lost its roof
• Several trees have fallen
• Storm Surge damage has been reported in the areas of Gros Islet,
Dennery and the Castries Waterfront.
Roads
The road to Vieux Fort has been blocked by fallen trees and utility poles.
These are in the process of being cleared.
DOMINICA
As at 3.00pm Hurricane Dean continues to affect Dominica.
Deaths
2 persons lost their lives when their house was swept away in a landslide
Shelters
An estimated 1000 person are in approximately 100 shelters
Utilities
• Power has been restored to the capital Roseau but the rest of the
island is without electricity
• The Potable Water supply has been interrupted
• Telephone Service in some of the rural areas is not functioning
Damage
• Island wide reports of roof damage received
• Approximately twelve reports of landslides reported including one
that caused the death of two persons
• Roseau River flooded its banks and homes in the Bach Estate are
threatened.
Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have reported minimal damage.
JAMAICA
Jamaica continues to monitor the approach of Dean very closely. A meeting
of the National Response Team chaired by the Prime Minister took place this
morning and the North Western Donor Group met this afternoon.
The National Emergency Operations Centre at the Office of Disaster
Preparedness and Emergency Management is partially activated and issuing public
information to residents. The Parish Disaster Coordinators have all been
contacted and advised to maintain watch.
Regional Response:
The CDERA Coordinating Unit has contacted the Director General at ODPEM in
Jamaica and is working to confirm regional technical support teams to assist
the NEOC as necessary.
A second meeting of the Eastern Caribbean Donor Group (ECDG) was convened
this morning. Given the preliminary reports received from Dominica and Saint
Lucia, it anticipates a Level One or Level two response. As a result the Rapid
Needs Assessment Teams (RNAT) will not be deployed at this time.
The ECDG also considered the emerging threat to Jamaica and looked at options
of providing support to the North Western Donor Group (NWCDG). .
The Regional Response Mechanism remains on STANDBY.
The Coordinating Unit continues to monitor the impact and threat of Hurricane
Dean and stands ready to provide assistance if required.
Contact Details: The CDERA CU 24hr contact number is 246 425 0386
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| - Hurricane Dean - Situation Report # 1 (fwd) |
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Date: 17 Aug 2007 16:04:43 -0000
From: webmaster at cdera.org
Subject: Hurricane Dean - Situation Report # 1
Bridgetown, Barbados, August 17, 2007 (CDERA) - The Event - At 8:00 am EDT the
center of Hurricane Dean, a Category 2 Hurricane was located near latitude 14.3
north and longitude 60.9 west or in the Saint Lucia channel between Saint Lucia and
Martinique. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (169 km/hr) with higher gusts.
Stronger winds are likely over elevated terrain near the path of the centre.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the centre and
Tropical force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220) km).
Saint Lucia and Dominica continue to be under Hurricane warnings. Tropical
Storm warning has been discontinued for Barbados and St. Vincent and the
Grenadines, but is still in effect for Grenada and its dependencies,
Montserrat, Anguilla, St. Kitts/Nevis, Barbuda and British Virgin Islands.
The Prognosis: Hurricane Dean is moving towards the west near 23mph
(37km/hr) and this general motion is expected to continue with some decrease in
forward speed during the next 24 hours. This motion should take the centre of
Dean away from the Lesser Antilles later today.
PRELIMINARY REPORTS FROM THE NATIONAL DISASTER OFFICES:
Note that the all clear has not yet been issued for Saint Lucia and
Dominica and therefore full damage assessment has not been undertaken.
_SAINT LUCIA:_
As of 8.00 am St. Lucia was still experiencing heavy rain and strong winds
Shelters:
• Three hurricane shelters were opened. Two on Thursday to house
homeless persons and a third on Friday to house 22 persons in Dennery.
Uitilities:
Island is without electricity . Power has been shut down as a
precautionary measure during the passage of Dean.
Damage:
• Four corner shops have been washed out to sea
• Several reports received of Roofs blown off houses. The roof of the
Paediatric Ward of the Hospital ost its roof
• Several trees have fallen
Roads
Road to Vieux Fort has been blocked by fallen trees and utility poles.
These are in the process of being cleared.
_DOMINICA
_Dominica was continuing to experience the effects of Dean at 8.00 a.m and
this is expected to continue for a few more hours. The western side of the
island was experiencing very high swells.
Damage:
• Trees blown down
• Reports of roofs being blown off.This does not appear to be
extensive at this time
Uitilities
• Power has been off since 3.00am
• Water was shut off as a precautionary measure
Roads
• Some roads are impassable
• No reports of major landslides
_BARBADOS_
The all clear in Barbados has been given and no major damage has been
reported
_JAMAICA
_Jamaica is scheduling meetings of its Advisory Council and Donor Partners
later today.
_Regional Response:_
The Regional Response Mechanism remains on STANDBY.
Arrangements are in place for initial assessment and deployment of the
Rapid Needs Assessment Teams (RNAT) if required.
The Eastern Caribbean Donor Group (ECDG) is scheduled to meet at 11.00
a.m. today. Some RNAT members in Dominica and Saint Lucia will be available to
support damage assessment.
The Coordinating Unit continues to monitor the impact and threat of Hurricane
Dean and stands ready to provide assistance if required.
_Contact Details:_ The CDERA CU 24hr contact number is 246 425 0386
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| - Hurricane Dean Advisory #3 – warnings in effect for islands of the Lesser Antilles |
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Hurricane warnings are in effect for Dominica and Saint Lucia and tropical storm warnings for Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts/Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as Hurricane Dean, a Category 1 Hurricane, approaches the Lesser Antilles. At 11.00 am EDT the center of Hurricane Dean, a Category 1 Hurricane was located near latitude 13.7 north and longitude 54.3 west or about 350 miles (730 km) east of Barbados. Hurricane Dean is moving towards the west near 23mph (37km/hr) and this motion is expected to continue today. This motion should bring the centre of Dean near the Lesser Antilles early Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150km/hr) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. An Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft will investigate Dean this afternoon. National Response to threat: Dominica, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines held pre-impact meetings yesterday and similar meetings are being held today in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada and, Saint Lucia, The National Emergency Operations Centres are partially activated in Dominica and Saint Vincent. Regional Response: In response to the threat posed by Hurricane Dean, the CDERA Coordinating Unit has continued to maintain contact with the National disaster Offices. The CDERA Coordinating Unit is urging States to ensure that all national preparedness and readiness actions are rushed to completion. The CDERA Coordinating Unit has activated its contingency plan The Regional Response Mechanism remains on STANDBY. Standby means that all elements of the RRM should take the necessary preparatory actions in accordance with their respective plans to ensure that a speedy and efficient response may be mounted if a full activation is declared. The Eastern Caribbean Donor Group (ECDG) Pre-strike meeting commenced at 10:30 a.m today Thursday 16 August, 2007 at the UN House in Barbados. The Coordinating Unit will continue to monitor the situation with Hurricane Dean as it approaches the Caribbean and provide advisories as necessary. Hurricane Warning Tropical Storm Warning Contact Details: The CDERA CU 24hr contact number is 246 425 0386 |
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