Health after Hurricane Katrina

http://www.annals.org/cgi/reprint/144/2/153.pdf

I wanted to explore some information on the effects of Hurrican Katina. This article has a lot of in deapth, descriptive accounts of how things went on and of the days that followed.

Running water became contaminated in many parts of the area after Katrina struck. Shelters had inadequate means of testing the water. Some shelters knew their water was contaminated, and were stuck contimplating weather or not to just shut off the water comletely! But this is risky because it brings up the issue of forgoing showering and washing. It is just a bad situation from every aspect. I feel like why wouldnt we be better prepaid for something like this. It's very scary for me being a Florida resident during hurricane season and all. I think it would be a very worthy issue to really look into and prepare for.