What to do if Hurricane Winds or Storm Surge Cause a Hazardous Chemical Leak?
This researcher studies the possibilities of a hazardous-materials crisis that could occur during a hurricane — for example, how to respond if high winds or storm surge cause chemical-plant leaks or water contamination. His Web sites are at http://hurricane.lsu.edu and http://risk.lsu.edu . — John Pine, associate professor, LSU Institute for Environmental Studies, 225-388-1075, jpine@lsu.edu . What Are the Chances of Such a Leak or Spill? — Marc Levitan, associate professor, LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 225-388-4445, evitan@eng.lsu.edu . How Well Will Your House/Trees Hold Up During Hurricane-Force Winds? This researcher studies wind effects on structures, wind forces during hurricanes and can speak on how a house or building will hold up during hurricane-force winds. He uses a wind tunnel in his research. — Marc Levitan, associate professor, LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 225-388-4445, levitan@eng.lsu.edu . This researcher studies
