Multiple Lines of Defense from Hurricanes

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Presentation by Joseph Suhayda, Hurricane Flooding Consultant, State of Louisiana.

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Joseph N. SuhaydaMay 31, 2011

South East Louisiana Coast (LANDSAT 1993)

Prepared by NSEL/LWRRI/LSU

Multiple Lines of DefenseMultiple Lines of Defense

Base Flood ElevationBase Flood Elevation

PPSIPPPSIP ConceptualConceptual Restoration PlanRestoration Plan

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Plan 4 Bathymetry

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Final-Initial=-12 (negative: land built)

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Track 025

Track 108

Track 126

Track 150Selected Storms(~ 100 yr)

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Base Condition Plan 4 Condition

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Maximum Surge Envelope Storm 025

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Wave Height Analysis Flood Insurance Study Wave Height Analysis Flood Insurance Study

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Plaquemines Parish Coastal Plaquemines Parish Coastal Restoration Restoration

Proposed Wetland Vegetation Proposed Wetland Vegetation PlanPlan

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Plan A

Plaquemines Parish Protection & Restoration ProgramPlaquemines Parish Protection & Restoration ProgramReach B-2Reach B-2

Reach B-2 (Forested Ridge)Approximately : 8 Miles in Length 500 Feet Wide 10 Feet High 8.5 Million Cubic Yards of Fill Cost: $ 50 Million

Multiple Lines of Defense PlanMultiple Lines of Defense Plan

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