AGENCY PROFILES | BUSINESS PROFILES | SUBMIT NEWS

Government ContractorsGovernment Contractors

  • No products in cart.
  • GOVCON 101

    Basics of Government Contracting

    • Getting Started in Government Contracting
    • What Is Government Contracting?
    • Basics of Government Contracting
    • Types of Contracts
    • Identifying Your Target Audience
    • How To Win A Government Contract – The Basics

    GovCon Business Resources

    • B2G Business Resources
    • Government Agency Profiles
    • Government Contractor Profiles

    Discussion Forums

    • Discussion Forums (Home)

    Courses and Learning Resources

    • Education (Home)
    • View All Courses
    • Books

    Networking and Events

    • Networking (Home)
    • How To Network Effectively
    • Upcoming GovCon Networking Events
    • All Events (Calendar View)
  • SOLUTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT

    Solutions for Government

    • Solutions (Home)
    • Cybersecurity

    By Industry

    • Industries (Home)
    • Aerospace and Defense
    • Architecture, Engineering, Construction
    • Computers and Communication Services
    • Facilities Management
    • Hardware and Software Providers
    • Professional Services

    Get Involved In Government Contractors

    Join our community by creating a free account and explore the options available for you and your organization to add value to contractors and our partners in federal, state and local government.
    • Create Your Free Account
    • Marketing Services
    • Create A Webinar
    • Create A Podcast or Netcast
    • Create A Course
    • Post An Event
    • Contact Us To Discuss Your Needs
  • CONTRACTS

    Pre-Solicitation

    • Imports And Systems Inspection Regulatory Compliance And Enforcement (SIRCE)

    • Operation of the San Diego Job Corps Center

    • Pre-Solicitation Bids (Home)

    Active

    • Adapting USAID Democracy Rights and Governance Assistance to Better Address Global Trends

    • Active Bids (Home)

    Awarded Contracts

    • Universal Enrollment Services (UES) Bridge Award

    • Awarded Contracts (Home)

    Cancelled

    • SAMHSA Public Engagement Platform (PEP)

    • Large Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

    • Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) State Child and Youth Program Resilience Training for Teens I

    • Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) Soft Armor Ballistic Inserts

    • Cancelled Bids (Home)
  • RESOURCES

    Business Resources

    • Business Resources (Home)
    • Accounting and Taxes
    • Banking, Capital, Loans
    • Business Development / Sales
    • Capture Management
    • Proposal Management
    • Contract Management
    • Human Resources
    • Legal and Compliance
    • Technology and Software
    • Marketing

    Courses and Learning

    • Education (Home)
    • View All Courses
    • Books

    Networking

    • How To Network Effectively
    • How To Create A Successful B2G Event
    • How To Create A B2G Webinar

    Profiles

    • Government Agency and Department Profiles
    • Government Contractor Company Profiles

    Reports and Whitepapers

    • Government Trends
    • eBooks
    • Infographics
    • Industry Whitepapers
  • COURSES & WEBINARS

    Courses

    • VIEW ALL COURSES
    • How To Create Successful B2B and B2G Webinars (Course and One On One Consulting)
    • LinkedIn for B2B and B2G Networking 101
    • Search Engine Optimization for Government Contractors 101
    • Small Business Marketing To The Government 101
    • Social Media 101
    • E-mail Marketing 101

    Videos and Webinars

    • Creative Ways To Get and Create Content (8/18/2021)

    Teach - Share Your Knowledge

    • Create A Course
    • Create A Webinar

    Attend A Bootcamp or Training

    • Bootcamps

    Books for GovCon Professionals

    • Books (Home)
  • NETWORKING & EVENTS

    B2G Networking Resources

    • How To Network Effectively
    • How To Create A Successful B2G Event
    • How To Create A B2G Webinar

    Upcoming Events

    Event Categories

    • GovCon Networking
    • Conferences
    • Webinars
    • Awards
    • All Events (Calendar View)
JOIN

Hurricane Michael Devastates Communities and Leaves +1 Million Without Power

by gceditorialteam / Friday, October 12, 2018 / Published in Disaster Relief, Editorial Team, GovCon Snapshot, Natural Disasters
Weather Channel Video Footage of Hurricane Michael Disaster

Hurricane Michael, a storm that quickly grew into a Category 4 Hurricane by the time it reached Florida, caused massive devastation across several states. The storm has moved out to sea.

Over 1 million people are believed to lack electricity as of Friday morning (10/12/2018).

Reports are that at least six people have died – four in Florida, one in Georgia, and one in North Carolina. Though reports from local law enforcement in Panama City and Mexico Beach in Florida are that the devastation is so severe it is impossible to know if anyone is missing, or if there are additional fatalities.

The force of the storm’s wind ripped roofs from houses and even knocked houses off their foundations. Fallen trees also destroyed homes and cars. The combination of wind, rain, and ocean storm surge sank numerous boats in many Florida communities.

Other states such as George, South Carolina, North Carolina, and parts of southern and central Virginia experienced flooding. Some communities in those states reported losing power.

DISCUSS IN THE FORUM: Disaster recovery efforts are underway in the states impacted by Hurricane Michael. We have created a Forum dedicated to Disaster Recovery, with questions and sections for recent natural disasters, such as Hurricane Michael. If you have information on how people and businesses can help those need, or other questions or comments relating to disaster recovery, please share them. Click here to discuss.

Here is what you need to know:

People need to exercise extreme caution: Though the storm has passed by and is now in the Atlantic Ocean, there are still many dangers people need to be aware of:

  1. For example, power is out in many areas. However, there also are downed power lines that may be active. Do not assume that a power line is safe to handle.
  2. Water is likely contaminated with chemicals and/or different types of bacteria. People need to make sure they drink only bottled water.
  3. Gas lines may be punctured and leaking. People need to take precautions, especially if their homes have sustained heavy damage.
  4. If you decide to remove debris, you should be very careful. You need to be aware of animals that are trapped or hiding – not just broken glass, metal, wood, and wires. Snakes, for example, could be trapped in some of the debris.
  5. Looting has been reported in different communities. Stay away from retail stores and other areas, as there may be increased National Guard and police presence. People are cautioned about filming or confronting looters. Overall, law enforcement asks people not to take risks or put their lives or the lives of family members in danger.
  6. Travel is not yet advised for people in many of the hardest hit areas. Roads need to be cleared of trees, telephone polls, cars, buildings, and other debris. If you do travel, you could be putting yourself at risk.

Federal disaster designation from President Trump: The President approved a declaration of a major disaster, which will allow state and local authorities to receive federal funding and other aid for their response efforts.

Poultry industry impacted: Hurricane Michael caused damage to the poultry industry in Georgia. Over 80 chicken houses, holding approximately 2 million chickens were destroyed. The poultry industry for Georgia is a $23 billion a year industry.

Preliminary insurance estimate is at $8 billion: Karen Clark & Company, a Boston, Massachusetts based insurance company, estimates Hurricane Michael will cost about $8 billion in insured losses. However, there will be additional losses not covered by insurance – such as losses caused by storm surge.

Storm was 4th most powerful (in terms of wind): With wind reaching 155 mph (250 kph), Hurricane Michael was the 4th most powerful storm to make landfall in the U.S., and third most powerful in terms of pressure (919 mb). The storm surge was 9 feet (2.7 meters).

Electric grid in parts of Florida totally destroyed: There were early estimates that it could take several days for crews to even begin working to restore power. This means that people could be without electricity for weeks.

Quotes of Note:

“We’re broken here. This devastation is beyond. I think it’s sort of obvious we need some help.”
– Al Cathey, Mayor of Mexico Beach, in a comment to the Tampa Bay Times

“It’s hard to convey in words the scale of the catastrophe in Panama City. The whole city looks like a nuke was dropped on it. I’m literally shocked at the scale of the destruction.”
– Josh Morgerman, Storm Chaster

“It was terrifying, honestly. There was a lot of noise. We thought the windows were going to break at any time. We had the inside windows kind of barricaded in with mattresses,” Vance Beu, 29, staying in Panama City with his mother

“It’s absolutely horrendous. Catastrophic. There’s flooding. Boats on the highway. A house on the highway. Houses that have been there forever are just shattered.” – Sally Crown, resident of Apalachicola, Florida. She stayed during the storm, and commented after surveying the damage.

Video

View Before and After Pictures of Mexico Beach, Florida

https://www.governmentcontractors.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/before-after-hurricane-michael-weather-channel.mp4

Author

  • gceditorialteam

    View all posts

Tagged under: Hurricane Michael

About gceditorialteam

What you can read next

General Services Administration (GSA) Releases Pre-Sol For $2.5 Billion Payroll Contract Called NewPay
Copies of the US Federal Budget
Federal Government Collects Record Individual Income Taxes in FY 2018; Still Runs $779B Deficit
F35A Lightening - US Air Force
Defense Contractors: Delayed Contract Awards Slows Payments, Revenue Gains For Businesses

1 Comment to “ Hurricane Michael Devastates Communities and Leaves +1 Million Without Power”

  1. Glenn says :Log in to Reply
    October 13, 2018 at 1:38 am

    I want to help the hurricane Michael please give me a call xxx-xxx-xxxx I got 4 week off of my job I can help

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Join Today! Get Involved In Government Contractors

  • Register To Become An Author or Thought Leader on Government Contractors
  • Create A Course
  • Create A Webinar
  • Contact Us To Discuss Your Interests

Latest Posts

US General Services Administration - HCaTS 8(a) - Human Capital Training Solutions

HCaTS-8(a): What is the Winning Score?

10:00 am 15 Jan 2020
Copies of the US Federal Budget

Federal Government Collects Record Individual Income Taxes in FY 2018; Still Runs $779B Deficit

2:33 pm 22 Oct 2018
FedFem Awards Honoring Women Owned Businesses in Government Contracting - LeadersNest

LeadersNest Announces the 2018 FedFem Awards Winners

1:55 pm 17 Oct 2018
L3 Harris Technologies

Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies To Merge Into L3 Harris Technologies

1:26 pm 15 Oct 2018
Weather Channel Video Footage of Hurricane Michael Disaster

Hurricane Michael Devastates Communities and Leaves +1 Million Without Power

11:20 am 12 Oct 2018
GovCon CRM and Marketing Automation Solution - Click To Learn More

GovCon Courses, Bootcamps, and Books


Government Contractors has created a section of learning opportunities for govcon professionals, including book recommendations and courses. Through our partnership with Catoctin College, you also can create courses for the govcon community.

Click to see courses and learning opportunities.

Discussion Forums

Government Contractor Discussions Forum

Join in the debate in our GovCon Discussion Forums. We seek to include a wide variety of topics important to b2g professionals. Registration is free. Some threads are "invitation only" due to topic sensitivity / privacy.

Click here to view the GovCon Discussion Forums.

SIGN-UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES

GETTING STARTED

  • How To Get Started
  • Basics of Government Contracting
  • Government Agency Profiles
  • Types of Contracts
  • B2G Business Resources
  • Federal Contracts
  • Networking and Events
  • Submit A Company Profile

POPULAR COURSES

  • VIEW ALL COURSES
  • How To Create Successful B2B and B2G Webinars (Course and One On One Consulting)
  • Inbound Marketing 101
  • Content Marketing 101
  • LinkedIn for B2B and B2G Networking 101
  • Search Engine Optimization for Government Contractors 101
  • E-mail Marketing 101
  • Social Media 101
  • Small Business Marketing To The Government 101
  • Introduction To B2B and B2G Advertising
  • How The Military Uses Instagram
  • Register / Become A Thought Leader
  • Submit News or Press Release
  • List An Event
  • Advertise
  • Ask A GovCon Expert
  • Contact Us

Web Hosting

  • Commenting and Discussion Forum Policy
  • Contributor Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA: Request Content Removal
  • Terms of Use and GDPR Notice

Copyright © 2021 by Government Contractors LLC. All rights reserved.

TOP