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The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita
Links & Resources
Background
and Statistics
The
Background and Statistics section provides a backdrop for service
providers related to Katrina and Rita evacuees living in Texas.
The resources address the number of people affected and potentially
traumatized by the storms, with special focus on those displaced
by the hurricanes. Data on the demographics of these populations,
as well as statistics on their displacement over time are also included.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) produces a wide range of labor
market data that may be used to evaluate the scale of the economic
disruption caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The facts and
figures provided establish conditions in the most affected local
labor markets as they were before the hurricanes struck. Employment
status of evacuees since the hurricanes is also addressed.
Center
on Philanthropy
The Center on Philanthropy provides information on Gulf Coast hurricane
relief donations. Immediately following Hurricane Katrina, the Center
began tracking charitable support from the United States for relief
efforts in the Gulf States. The information covers publicly reported
data on U.S. philanthropic organizations and the amount of gifts
received for relief efforts for both Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
from individuals, corporations, and foundations. It does not include
the aid delivered or pledged by the U.S. government.
City
of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans provides a Greater New Orleans Community
Data Center that includes population and housing estimates, housing
damage estimates, and reported locations of evacuees. Among this
information are survey reports with population estimates, geographic
repopulation trends, and population characteristics to aid in the
decision-making processes of local, state, federal, and non-profit
planners with accurate and reliable estimates of the size and characteristics
of the population of New Orleans during the post-Hurricane Katrina
recovery period. It also includes post-Katrina community resources,
hurricane impact and recovery information, and pre-Katrina information.
Included is a survey report containing population estimates, geographic
repopulation trends, and population characteristics. The survey
was conducted in January of 2006.
Community
Action Network
The Community Action Network in Austin provides statistics from
the City of Austin on evacuees in Austin / Travis County receiving
public assistance. Information about evacuees' sociodemographic
status is provided, including percentages of evacuees with various
disabilities, as well as their housing and employment status.
Louisiana
State University
Louisiana State University (LSU) has established a clearinghouse
to facilitate the collection, dissemination, and archiving of data
related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The site contains maps and
reports, as well as links to data stores and other websites. It
also includes a research section with an extensive listing of links
to LSU research related to the hurricanes.
U.S.
Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau provides information on the economy, transportation,
housing, maps, and other resources related to Hurricane Katrina.
Additionally, the census bureau has information on the people affected,
including a Fast Facts section, residents, demographics, and social
information, as well as poverty status. The link below accesses
a site with links to resources in all of these areas.
Fact
Finder
The U.S. Census Bureau site also provides information on population
characteristics before and after the hurricanes in the Gulf Coast
area.
Wikipedia
-- Hurricane Katrina
This Wikipedia entry provides an overview of the events leading
up to and following Hurricane Katrina and statistics related to
the aftermath. The page covers storm history, preparations, impact,
and aftermath of the storm, as well as media involvement. External
links and resources are also provided. Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia
written collaboratively by contributors from around the world.
Wikipedia
-- Hurricane Rita
This Wikipedia entry provides an overview of the events leading
up to and following Hurricane Rita and statistics related to the
aftermath. The page covers storm history, preparations, impact,
and aftermath of the storm, as well as media involvement. External
links and resources are also provided. Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia
written collaboratively by contributors from around the world.
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