Rescue and Storm Surge Video from Hurricane Isaac – Social Media Resources, Part 5
Isaac has been downgraded to a tropical storm but is still dropping heavy rains on the Gulf states and cause many to lose power. Homes were flooded this morning in Plaquemines Parish as the water topped the 12-foot levee. Below are links to video and photos of the storm surge and rescues that occurred today.
Videos:
Interview with a woman rescued from the attic of her home in Plaquemines Parish (WFAA)
http://www.wfaa.com/news/national/Rescues-under-way-in-Plaquemines-Parish–167838635.html
Hurricane Isaac blows massive waves from New Orleans’ Lake Ponchartrain on shore
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1RmaH-GjKAs
Hurricane Isaac in New Orleans
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5boeZ0z-QNw
West Closure Complex Pump Test
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8VMGpYRzKsw
Isaac causes rough conditions at the levee in Kenner
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7lrcXWZHVvg
Intense storm surge from Waveland, MS
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hgRdDg6drSQ
Rough seas in Pensacola, FL from Hurricane Isaac
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_7ud13LMzTo
Isaac hits Pensacola, FL
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wgWzMwQYzI8
Photos:
New Orleans Isaac Landfall Slideshow:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2012/aug/29/hurricane-isaac-new-orleans-in-pictures
More Resources:
Personal Accounts of Hurricane Isaac as He Lashes the Louisiana & Mississippi Coast – Social Media Resources, Part 4
Hurricane Isaac to Make Gulf Coast Landfall Tonight – Social Media Resources, Part 3
Isaac Reaches Hurricane Status – Social Media Resources Part 2
Tropical Storm Isaac Social Media Resources – Disaster Social Network– Part 1
A Comparison of Hurricane Isaac’s Track and Historical Hurricane Katrina Track
Economic Losses from Hurricane Isaac Could Reach $21 Billion
Author: Disaster Social Network
