Droughts and Flooding Past and Future Planning

Hurricane Sandy �  11.62 inches

�  $30 Billion lost

�  346,000 homes were destroyed

�  37 people were killed

�  509 out of 580 school districts were closed

�  Voluntary evacuation along the west coast such as Mantoloking, Bay Head, Barnegat, Beach Haven

�  Power outages and gasoline shortages

California Drought �  Ongoing for 3 years

�  Very strict with water usage, hoses without shut off nozzles couldn’t be used and sprinkler water could not go on the street. Some parts banned filing bathtubs and Jacuzzis.

Ice Bucket Challenge �  Bring awareness towards ALS

�  1.2 millions videos were shared since August

�  About 6 million gallons of water was wasted through this challenge.

Third World Countries �  Suffering from droughts: