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Disaster-Related Information Louisiana State Census Data Center	Featured Links
The widespread destruction caused by natural and man-made disasters have both short and long-term consequences; many of the U.S. Census Bureau data programs provide information that may help policymakers and the public gauge these effects.
Current Resources and Information:
OnTheMap: Get up to the minute information on the path of a storm and economic data for affected areas. American Community Survey: Provides local-level information on populations that may be vulnerable in an emergency, such as people with disabilities, without transportation or who live in mobile homes. Quick Facts: Provides easy access to facts about the people, business, and geography of the United States.
Older Resources and Information on Coastal Populations:
Report Coastline Population Trends in the United States: 1960 to 2008: This historical report uses a combination of decennial census data and population estimates to examine population trends along the country’s saltwater edges — the nation’s coastline counties. Map Number of Hurricanes by Coastline County 1960 to 2008 Map Change in Population Density for Coastline Counties 1960 to 2008 Map Change in Coastline Population by County 1960 to 2008
Mississippi River Floods (2011):
Maps produced by the US Census Bureau based on significant river flood outlook boundaries issued by the National Weather Service: Significant Flood Outlook Area; Significant Flood Outlook Area Counties/Parishes; Population Density by Census Tract; Total Housing Units by Census Tract
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010):
Demographic Maps of the Region Surrounding the Oil Spill
Hurricanes Katrina (2005) and Rita (2005):
2006 Louisiana Health and Population Survey - rapid response survey of selected hurricane affected parishes 2003 County Business Patterns by sector for states Top 25 Imports and Exports 2000-2004: New Orleans; District of Mobile All Imports and Exports in 2005: All Gulf Ports Imports and Exports Katrina Affected Parishes: Population, Housing and Poverty Information; Demographics; Social Demographics; Economic; Mortgage Status and Monthly Owner Costs Katrina Affected Areas Thematic Maps by Census Tract: Population Density; Housing Density; Percent of the Population under 18 years; Percent of the Population over 65 years; Reference Map; Poverty Rate Rita Affected Parishes: Population, Housing and Poverty Information; Demographics

Still need help? Search the U.S. Census Bureau's "Frequently Asked Questions", email the Louisiana State Census Data center or contact a local State Data Center Affiliate.

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