Hurricane Isaac (2012)

The governors of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama declared a state of emergency throughout the day for lying in their respective area of ​​responsibility stretches of coastline. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley ordered mandatory evacuations for coastal and low -lying areas, but became a part of these evacuations lifted, as settled Narrow precisely where Isaac would pull over the country. The governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, urged residents of 15 Parishs this on to leave their homes, including 53,000 residents of St. Charles Parish in New Orleans. In Plaquemines Parish south of the city forced the evacuation of about 2,000 residents was ordered. Finally, mandatory evacuations in parts of eight Parish were carried out prior to the arrival of the hurricane. The governor of the state has a total of 4,200 National Guard troops activated, of which patrolled numerous in the streets of New Orleans.

In Cuba, especially the city of Baracoa in the far east of the island was affected. Tsunami -like waves, heavy rainfall and gusts up to 80 km / h damaged 89 houses and 16 public institutions. Most roofs were partially or completely covered. 19 houses collapsed partially and four together completely. Also, the power and telephone network has been affected. Five people were injured. Deaths were not complaining. Also from the provinces of Holguin, Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba and Granma damage to homes and electricity supply were reported. Many rivers have overflowed the banks. In other parts of the country, such as the central Cuban province of Villa Clara, were pleased, however, well- filled reservoir.