Hurricane Katrina Releases

Bridges

2005-11-27T20:55:06Z

Measurement Definitions
Recovery: Percent bridges open to navigation The recovery measure indicates the percentage of bridges in the storm affected area through which vessels can transit with the minimum overhead clearance shown on navigational charts. These bridges may be operating with some damage, including locked in the open or up position, missing lights and damaged fenders. Restored: Percent of bridges operating in pre-storm condition. The restoration measure indicates the percentage of bridges in the storm affected area that have been completely repaired and are operating at pre-storm levels.
Amplifying Information
There are 86 movable bridges and 51 fixed bridges within the affected area that cross commercial waterways. As bridges become operational or if they are locked open to allow navigation to pass through the bridge site, they are considered recovered. To move from the recovered status to the restored status, the bridge must be fully functional in pre-hurricane condition and completely repaired (structure, machinery, lights, fenders, and signage). Note: Due to Hurricane Rita, many of the movable bridges in the area were closed-to-navigation in preparation of the storm. Some of these bridges sustained water damage and wind damage due to the storm and some bridges are inaccessible to bridge operators due to water on highways and mandatory evacuations. Over the next several days, information will become available to determine the extent of damage to these bridges that were listed as restored or recovered from Hurricane Katrina.
Data Source(s)
State and Local Transportation Departments; Railroad Companies; Waterway Users; Local Coast Guard Resources; and the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association.
Stakeholders
Port of New Orleans Port of St. Bernard Port of Plaquemines Port of South Louisiana Port of Baton Rouge Alabama State Docks Port of Morgan City Jackson County Port Authority New Orleans Steamship Association Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association Mississippi River Maritime Association American Waterway Operators Federal and State Pilots	Towing Companies Alabama Department of Transportation Mississippi Department of Transportation Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Federal Railroad Administration Local Bridge Owners Railroad Companies Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association Greater Lafourche Port Commission
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What kind of damage did bridges sustain? The types of damage to a bridge that may keep it from moving from the recovered status to the restored status include loss of shore power, damage to the equipment that operated the bridge, structural damage to the bridge or its related appurtenances, or damage to the roadway surface that prevents vehicle traffic from using the bridge. What is the Coast Guard’s involvement with bridges? The Coast Guard assumed responsibility for bridges in 1967 from the Army Corps of Engineers. The Coast Guard is responsible for approval of the location and plans of bridges constructed across navigable waters of the United States. The regulation of drawbridges to balance land and marine transportation needs is another responsibility of the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard also approves the location and plans of international bridges and the alteration of bridges found to be unreasonable obstructions to navigation. What is the impact of damaged bridges to the Maritime Transportation System? There are a few waterways closed as a result of bridges issues. The Barataria Waterway, Rigolets Pass, West Pearl River, and the Doullut Canal are currently impacted by bridge outages. Vessel traffic is limited on several other waterways due to bridges being unable to open. Restricted vertical clearances at bridge sites occur on the Algiers Alternate Route and Bayou Portage. Do any bridges need to be replaced as a result of damage from Hurricane Katrina? The U.S. 90 Bridge at Ocean Springs, MS and the U.S. 90 Bridge at St. Louis Bay, MS were both completely destroyed by the storm. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is currently designing fixed bridges to replace the destroyed moveable bridges. The I-10 Bridge across Lake Pontchartrain near Slidell, LA was severely damaged by the hurricane. Temporary repairs to the bridge have begun to provide two lanes of vehicular traffic by Oct. 30. One additional lane will be provided 75 days later. These repairs are temporary in nature. The I-10 Bridge across the West Pascagoula River in MS was damaged by the hurricane and should be returned to full service by Oct. 15. While these damaged highway bridges do not hinder the MTS directly, their condition severely limits vehicular traffic that could move goods from ports and people in and out of the impacted area. What goods have been prevented from delivery as a result of damaged bridges? Diesel fuel, gasoline, coal and chemical products deliveries were impacted. As bridges have come back in service, flow of these goods has improved.

Containerized Cargo Facilities

2005-11-27T20:54:06Z

Measurement Definitions

Recovery: Percent of Containerized Cargo Facilities Operating
The recovery measure is the percent of facilities in the storm affected area that are in compliance with federal regulations to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and are operational at some capacity – from low level up to and including 100% of their pre-storm capability.
Restoration: Percent of Containerized Cargo Facilities Capable of Operating at Pre-Storm Levels.
The restoration measure is the percent of facilities in the storm affected area that are in compliance with federal regulations to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and have the capability to operate at 100% pre-storm levels.

Amplifying Information
The capability to operate at 100% does not mean the facility is operating at 100% - for instance, maybe the facility has repaired all damage, is in compliance with all federal regulations, but lacks the business that it once did. In this case, although they may not be moving the same level of cargo as before, they are still capable of doing so.

Data Source(s)

USCG Sector Mobile and Sector New Orleans

USCG Maritime Information for Safety and Law Enforcement

DHS: http://www.dhs.gov/

FEMA: http://www.fema.gov

ACOE: http://www.usace.army.mil

DOT National Emergency Transportation Center (via MARAD)

DOT Transportation Network Restoration Working Group (via MARAD)

American Association of Port Authorities: http://www.aapa-ports.org/pressroom/katrina_updates.htm

Ports Association of Louisiana: www.portsoflouisiana.org

Port of New Orleans: www.portno.com

Mississippi Ports: www.gomdot.com/ports

Alabama State Port Authority: www.asdd.com

Louisiana DOT: www.dotd.louisiana.gov

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/USDOTReliefSite/

Stakeholders

USCG

Port Authorities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama

Shipping lines

Port/dock workers

Trucking and highway transportation companies (Private and DOT)

USACE

DOT (Federal Highway Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association)

DHS

Federal and State Pilots

Waterfront facilities (Containerized cargo facilities, Warehouses, etc.)

Railroads

Frequently Asked Questions

How many container facilities are in the storm affected area and how many have recovered?

Sector New Orleans has 7 container facilities with 6 recovered (86% recovered). Sector Mobile has 5 container facilities with 1 recovered (20% recovered).

What is the current status of the Port of New Orleans?

The Port is operating at 50% capacity this week. DOT estimates that in 3 months the port will attain 70-80% capacity, and at 6 months 100% capacity.
Cargo operations at Uptown River Terminals (Nashville, Napoleon, Louisiana, First, etc) have restarted. Access is available to the Port facilities, and approximately 31 trucking companies are ready to begin hauling cargo. The Maersk and France Road terminals are underwater and closed. P&O Terminals operates a container terminal at Napoleon Avenue.
The port’s upriver facilities, where approximately 70 percent of port activities occur, fared relatively well in the storm; including the Napoleon Avenue Container terminal, the Nashville Avenue complex, the Louisiana Avenue complex, the First Street Wharf, and the Alabo Street Wharf. These facilities experienced moderate wind damage from Hurricane Katrina and power has been restored to this area.
Damage estimates for Port of New Orleans Public Ports is approx $1.6 billion.
Power has been restored in this area and to the Port's administrative building.
Port workers are living aboard four MARAD ships, which have the capacity to house around 1,000 people.
At present, Canadian National, CSX, and Norfolk Southern direct rail connections are all experiencing slow service. It is expected that the rail infrastructure will require significant repairs.

What is the current status of the Port of Gulfport, MS?

The port is open, operating at 50% capacity. Three container lines are operating.

The port has temporary aids to navigation in place and the main channel is open, with draft restrictions, for 24 hour transits. Restoration date is estimated to be February 2006.

Rail service from KCS will not be restored for approximately 2 months.

Cold storage facilities were completely destroyed. Recovery time is unknown.

Damage estimated for the Public Ports is approx $705.6 million.

What is the current status of the Port of Pascagoula, MS?

The port is open but is only operating at 50% of pre-storm capacity.

The port has temporary aids to navigation in place and the main channel is clear. Draft is limited to 38 feet due to shoaling. Dredging projects to remove draft restrictions will take approximately 60 days.

The port is not expected to return to full operation before mid to late October at the earliest. Damage estimated for the Public Ports is approx $15 million.

Cold storage facilities were completely destroyed. Recovery time is estimated to be one year.

CSX mainline is cut just west of the port. Rail traffic can only move to the east.

How long will it take to restore containerized cargo facilities to normal operations?
Only Maersk-Sealand is not operational. Rail infrastructure repairs in the next four weeks are expected to return Maersk-Sealand to operation. CG Railway, a rail-on-barge service between New Orleans and Coatzacoalcos Mexico expects to resume operation on or about November 10.
How much containerized cargo is waiting to enter ports impacted by Hurricane Katrina?
Container Ships diverted to other ports to offload/load containerized cargo (DOT-MARAD SITREP).
What kind of containerized cargo is waiting to enter affected ports?
Containerized cargoes consist of general and hazardous material cargoes. Cargoes are being diverted to other ports for loading or unloading.
What kind of damage has been done to containerized cargo handling facilities?
General damage consists of damaged/destroyed cranes, pier and structural damage, loss of power, communications, security equipment, damage or loss of entry/exit facilities, etc.
How much containerized cargo was lost or damaged as a result of the hurricane?
Unknown at the present time.
What impact has the damage to the port facilities had on containerized cargo transport?
Containerized cargoes, unable to be loaded/unloaded at affected ports, are being diverted to relief ports; which means cargo will possibly have to be transported greater distances by highway in order to reach their original destinations.

Bulk Liquid Facilities

2005-11-27T20:52:57Z

Measurement Definitions
Recovery: Percent of Bulk Liquid Facilities Operating The recovery measure is the percent of facilities in the storm affected area that are in compliance with federal regulations to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and are operational at some capacity – from low level up to and including 100% of their pre-storm capability. Restoration: Percent of Bulk Liquid Facilities Capable of Operating at Pre-Storm Levels. The restoration measure is the percent of facilities in the storm affected area that are in compliance with federal regulations to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and have the capability to operate at 100% pre-storm levels.
Amplifying Information
The capability to operate at 100% does not mean the facility is operating at 100% - for instance, maybe the facility has repaired all damage, is in compliance with all federal regulations, but lacks the business that it once did. In this case, although they may not be moving the same level of cargo as before, they are still capable of doing so
Data Source(s)
USCG Sector Mobile and Sector New Orleans USCG Maritime Information for Safety and Law Enforcement DOE: http://www.doe.gov FEMA: http://www.fema.gov DHS: http://www.dhs.gov/ ACOE: http://www.usace.army.mil DOT National Emergency Transportation Center (via MARAD) DOT Transportation Network Restoration Working Group (via MARAD) American Association of Port Authorities: http://www.aapa-ports.org/pressroom/katrina_updates.htm Ports Association of Louisiana: www.portsoflouisiana.org Port of Baton Rouge: www.portgbr.com Port of South Louisiana Port of New Orleans: www.portno.com Port of St. Bernard: www.stbernardport.com/index.html Port of Fourchon: www.portfourchon.com Mississippi Ports: www.gomdot.com/ports Alabama State Port Authority: www.asdd.com Louisiana DOT: www.dotd.louisiana.gov National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/USDOTReliefSite/ Association of Oil Pipelines: www.aopl.org
Stakeholders
USCG Port Authorities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama Towing organizations (American Waterways Operators and Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association) Trucking and highway transportation companies (Private and DOT) USACE	DOT ( Federal Highway Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration) DHS Federal and State Pilots Waterfront facilities (Bulk Liquid, Refineries, etc.) Railroads
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bulk liquid facilities are in the storm affected area and how many have recovered? Sector New Orleans has 469 bulk liquid facilities with 334 recovered (71% recovered). Sector Mobile has 97 bulk liquid facilities with 75 recovered (77% recovered). How many petroleum refineries are not operating? Three petroleum refineries in LA are shutdown due to damage. They have a total refining capacity of 554,000 bbls/day. What is the current status of the Port of New Orleans? The Port of New Orleans is operating at 50% capacity this week, with 68 vessel arrivals scheduled. DOT estimates within 3 months 70-80% capacity, and at 6 months 100% capacity. The Uptown river terminals (Nashville, Napoleon, Louisiana, First etc.) had moderate wind damage to warehouses, but facilities are moving commercial cargo. Damage estimates for Port of New Orleans Public Ports is approx $1.6 billion. The port’s upriver facilities, where approximately 70 percent of port activities occur, fared relatively well in the storm; including the Napoleon Avenue Container terminal, the Nashville Avenue complex, the Louisiana Avenue complex, the First Street Wharf, and the Alabo Street Wharf. These facilities experienced moderate wind damage from Hurricane Katrina and power has been restored to this area. At present, Canadian National, CSX, and Norfolk Southern direct rail connections are all experiencing slow service. The New Orleans Belt Railroad, which provides the rail switching service to the port, is 90% operational. Four to six weeks are required to return to 100% service. Power has been restored in this area and to the Port's administrative building. Port workers are living aboard four MARAD ships, which have the capacity to house around 1,000 people. What is the current status of the Port of South Louisiana, LA? The port is the largest port by tonnage and operating at 100% of capacity and is 100 % operational. All grain terminals, chemical facilities, transfer facilities, and the following refineries; Motiva-Convent, Motiva-Norco, Valero, and Marathon, are operational. Overall the port experienced only minor infrastructure and structural damage to port facilities. Officials with the Port of South Louisiana have assessed the damage at approximately $2,000,000. Moderate additional structural damage was experienced during Hurricane Rita on September 24. What is the current status of Port Fourchon, LA? The port is open and operating at 80% capacity. The port, still reeling from considerable wind damage to offshore and port facilities due to Hurricane Katrina, suffered additional wind and flooding damage from Rita. Preliminary recovery estimates for damage caused by Katrina already exceeded $7 million for public port facilities, but are expected to increase and $48 million for privately owned facilities on port property. What is the current status of the Port of Gulfport, MS? The port is open, operating at 50% capacity. Three container lines are operating. The port has temporary aids to navigation in place and the main channel is open, with restrictions, for 24 hour transits. Restoration of the channel is estimated to be completed in February 2006. Rail service from KCS will not be restored for approximately 2 months. Cold storage facilities were completely destroyed. Recovery time is unknown. Damage estimated for the Public Ports is approx $705.6 million. What is the current status of the Port of Pascagoula, MS? The port is open but is only operating at 50% of pre-storm capacity. The port has temporary aids to navigation in place and the main channel is clear. Draft is limited to 38 feet due to shoaling. Restoration of the channel is estimated to be completed in May 2006. The port is not expected to return to full operation before mid to late October at the earliest. Cold storage facilities were completely destroyed. Recovery time is estimated to be one year. Damage estimated for the Public Ports is approx $15 million. CSX mainline is cut just west of the port. Rail traffic can only move to the east. What is a liquid bulk facility? Liquid bulk facilities are those facilities that handle liquid cargos subject to regulation under Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations Subchapters D, N and O, Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Subchapter O and several other regulations. Click here to learn more. Has facility security been affected by the hurricane? As a matter of policy, we do not publicly disclose information about security plans at specific locations or facilities. Facilities will not be able to operate until they meet the requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). The Coast Guard continues to provide robust maritime homeland security to all industry sectors within the maritime domain consistent with the DHS Elevated Homeland Security Advisory threat level (Yellow). The maritime security level has not changed (MARSEC 1) as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

Aids to Navigation Measurements

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Measurement Definitions
Recovery: Percent Aids To Navigation (ATON) on station. Recovery is the percent of aids in the storm affected area known to be on station, although they may not be displaying the proper light or sound signal or signals may be at diminished capacity. Restoration: Percent aids watching properly. Restoration is the percentage of the navigation aids in the storm affected area that are fully operational at pre-storm levels.
Amplifying Information
There are 1,789 navigation aids in the defined storm affected area, however upon further inspection, a total of 1884 aids have been discovered to be damaged/effected. Some waterways are restricted to daylight navigation only until lighted navigation aids are installed.
Data Source(s)
Field ATON units via the Eighth CG District Office of Aids to Navigation (OAN) Pilots Professional Mariners
Stakeholders
Pilots US Navy US Coast Guard	Professional Mariners American Waterway Operators (AWO) Recreational Boat Operators
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where are Aids to Navigation (ATON) prescribed? Volume IV “Gulf Coast” Light List, COMDTPUB P16502.4, describes each ATON by type, height, color, flash, exact location, etc. What is the purpose of an Aid to Navigation (ATON)? An ATON is a device that marks the side of a navigable channel or a hazard. Without ATON, vessels cannot safety move, could possibly run aground, sink, and/or spill cargo or pollutants. How many ATONs are affected and where are they located? 1,789 ATONs are located between Terrebone, LA on the West (90.52.00 W) to Perdido Key, FL on the East (87.33.12 W) to the mouth of the Red River on the Mississippi River (31.00.00 N) on the North to the open water of the Gulf of Mexico on the South (28.30.00 N). What sort of effort has been made to identify & repair ATON in the storm affected area? Directly after the storm, all available resources, including ATON, were dedicated for Search & Rescue. Upon being released from SAR about 1 week after the storm, ATON units began assessing the condition of ATON and making repairs. Currently, 16 Coast Guard Cutters, 7 ATON Teams, in addition to resources from Coast Guard District Seven are focused on restoring ATON to pre-hurricane conditions. How are vessels and the boating public being notified of improper aids? By continuously broadcasting notices to mariners via VHF Channel 22. What has been the biggest ATON challenge caused by Hurricane Katrina? The ATON marking the entrance to the Mississippi River was destroyed. Due to the position and size of this particular aid, ideal sea conditions must be present in order to safety replace this aid. What are Aids to Navigation? Short Range Aids to Navigation are buoys, beacons, lights, lighthouses, ranges, sound signals (horns, bells, gongs, and whistles) and radar-reflecting devices that assist mariners in safely navigating a waterway by marking navigable channels and hazards. Why are Aids to Navigation critical to the Maritime Transportation System? Aids to navigation assist mariners and boaters in determining their position and safe course, warn them of dangers and obstructions, and promote safe and economic movement of vessel traffic on our nation’s waterways. What are the costs associated with establishing temporary aids and replacing aids to navigation destroyed by Katrina? (Answer In progress). What happened to the Aids to Navigation that were in place before Katrina? Many structures were damaged beyond repair and required replacement. Most buoys were washed up on land as the hurricane passed. As assets become available, aids to navigation discovered on land will be collected and if possible, restored and returned to service. How many aids to navigation were in the area impacted by Katrina? There are 1,789 navigation aids in the storm affected area. Which Coast Guard units were involved in restoring aids to navigation following Katrina? Personnel and equipment throughout the Coast Guard were mobilized to assist in the recovery and restoration of aids to navigation in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Coast Guard cutters Joshua Appleby and Oak set aids to navigation while a task force from the Seventh Coast Guard District traveled in a recreational vehicle convoy to work on inland aids to navigation including the Gulf Intracoastal Watwerway. Will the Coast Guard be able to recover all of the aids to navigation displaced by hurricane Katrina?

Commercial Fishing Industry

2005-11-27T20:50:53Z

Measurement Definitions
Recovery: Percent Fishing Vessels Capable of Operating The recovery measure is the number of Commercial Fishing Vessels that are able to operate in the Gulf of Mexico. Restoration: Percent of Fish/Ice houses able to fully supply/support FV industry compared with last year. The restoration measure is the percent of fish/ice houses able to fully supply/support the Commercial Fishing Vessel industry compared to last year.
Amplifying Information

Data Source(s)
D8 CFVS Coordinator CG MSU Morgan City CG Sector Mobile
Stakeholders
Public Fish / Ice houses USCG	Owner/Operators Commercial Fishing Vessel Associations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Deep Draft Waterways

2005-11-27T20:49:58Z

Measurement Definitions
Recovery: Percent of channel depth available to deep water shipping. The recovery measure is focused on infrastructure and indicates whether or not the main ship channels in the storm affected area are open to the pre-Katrina depth. Restoration: Daily vessel arrivals. The restoration measure is focused on shipping activity and indicates the number of daily vessel arrivals as a percentage the average number of daily vessel arrivals last year.
Amplifying Information
There are 19 deep draft channels in Mobile and 11 deep draft channels in New Orleans. 5 of the 30 total deep draft channels in the storm affected area are not at project depth although all 30 are open and at pre-storm depth. The average number of daily vessel arrivals last year was 8.3 (250 mth/30) in Mobile and 12.5 (375/30) in New Orleans. The number of vessel arrivals in Mobile and New Orleans varies little from month-to-month. The capability to operate at 100% does not mean the Channel is operating at 100% - for instance, The Channel could be at pre Katrina project depth, but lacks vessel traffic due to closure of facilities etc. In this case, although they may not be moving the same level of cargo as before, they are still capable of doing so.
Data Source(s)
Army Corps of Engineers – channel depths. Vessel Pilots, Masters, Agents via local USCG Sector Commands – vessel arrivals.
Stakeholders
Pilots Army Corps of Engineers Navy MSC	USCG CBP Port Authorities
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a deep draft vessel? We consider a deep draft vessel any vessel of 300 gross tons or greater. What cargoes are waiting to enter ports impacted by Hurricane Katrina? Bulk liquid cargo Bulk cargo Packaged bulk How did the hurricane impact channel depths? Channel depths were not significantly reduced after hurricane Katrina. What other infrastructure impacts deep draft shipping? Port facilities and other inter-modal connections needed to move cargo.

Federal Channels

2005-11-27T20:48:51Z

Measurement Definitions
Recovery: Percent Federal Channel and Safety Fairways Open to Navigation Percent recovery is the number of storm affected miles of federal waterways that are open to vessel traffic regardless of restrictions divided by the total number of miles of federal waterway affected by the storm. Restoration: Percent Federal Channel and Safety Fairways at Pre-storm Condition Percent restoration is the number of miles returned to pre-hurricane dimensions (depth and width) divided by the number of miles of federal waterway affected
Amplifying Information
In the case of Hurricane Katrina the storm affected waterways the area extends from Mobile, AL west to Port Fourchon, LA and from Baton Rouge, LA, south to the entrance buoys of the harbor channels in this area. Restrictions that exist along the waterways affect the restoration. Restrictions can be, draft restrictions, width restrictions of one way traffic restrictions. Day light restrictions are not considered here if they are imposed because of aids to navigation. This item has been expanded to include the safety fairways (475 miles) leading to and connecting the federal channels.
Data Source(s)
US Army Corps of Engineers NOAA, US Navy and USACE all conduct channel survey operations to ensure no hazards to navigation lie in channel or waterways. Pilots and Other Waterway Operators
Stakeholders
Port Authorities American Waterway Operators	Pilots Associations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agencies are involved in the management of federal channels? The USACE is the federal agency which manages and maintains federal channels. NOAA and the Navy assist in surveying channels after events to ensure no obstructions or hazards exist. These surveys are done at the request of the USCG Captain of the Port. How long will it take to restore the channels to pre-hurricane conditions? This factor depends greatly on the individual channel and its importance to the port. The USACE has emergency dredging authority.

Ferries

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Measurement Definitions
Recovery: Percent of Ferries Operating: The recovery measure is the percent of Ferry Operations in the storm affected area that are open to the MTS and are operational at some capacity Restoration: Percent of Ferries Operating at Pre-Storm Levels. The recovery measure is the percent of Ferry Operations in the storm affected area that are open to the MTS and operating at 100% of pre-storm traffic.
Ferries affected
Alabama: Dauphin Island/Fort Morgan ferry Plaquemines Parrish Louisiana Belle Chase/Scarsdale (M/V St. James) Belle Chase/Scarsdale (M/V Louisiana) Point La Hache (M/V Point La Hache) Crescent City Connection LDOT Algiers/Chalmette (Stumpf) Algiers/Chalmette (M/V Neville Levy) Canal Street/Algiers (M/V Westside) Canal Street/Algiers (M/V Col. Frank X. Armiger) Gretna/Jackson Avenue (M/V Thomas)
Data Source(s)
Louisiana DOT: www.dotd.louisiana.gov LDOT Fleet & Movable Bridge Maintenance Supervisor, Vincent Latino (225) 379-1553
Stakeholders
USCG LDOT Plaquemines Parrish	Dauphin Island Ferry

Hazardous Materials Releases

2005-11-27T20:46:58Z

Measurement Definitions
*Recovery*: Percent of HAZMAT incidents assessed. Recovery measure is the total number of HAZMAT cases on or adjacent to federal waterways with an assessment complete divided by the total number of HAZMAT cases opened. *Restoration*: Percent of HAZMAT incidents closed. Restoration measure is the total number of HAZMAT cases on or adjacent to federal waterways that have been closed (i.e., no longer a threat to public health and the environment) divided by the total number of HAZMAT cases opened.
Amplifying Information
HAZMAT incident measures include actual releases and reported hazards (unidentified drums, tanks etc) on or adjacent to federal waterways including those located at marine terminals, marinas, shipyards, and other waterfront property. Source of releases include releases from vessels, vehicles, railcars, storage containers, pipelines or production facilities, fixed facilities.
Data Source(s)
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Commanders (SITREPS) Environmental Protection Agency On Scene Commanders (OSC)
Stakeholders
National Response System Regional Response System Local Emergency Planning Committee(s) State Emergency Response Commission(s) Port Authorities Disposal facilities	Local Fire/Hazmat Contractors Owner/Operators Associations Public individuals & groups
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does HAZMAT assessment mean? Once a HAZMAT incident (actual case or reported hazard) has been identified, it is assigned a case number and assessed by a team of individuals from the USCG, U.S. EPA, NOAA, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and environmental representatives from the State of Mississippi and Alabama. An assessment includes a complete analysis of the hazard, prioritized for response actions, and the tactics to be implemented in order to reduce or eliminate the threat to public safety, health and the environment. How will the hazardous materials be cleaned up? Response tactics vary dependent upon the type of hazardous materials, the state of the material (liquid, gaseous or solid) and the dangers associated with the material. What agencies will be involved in the clean up of hazardous materials? HAZMAT incidents are handled by specially trained technicians at the local, state and federal levels of government. The National Response System and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan detail response actions for hazardous materials releases. How can I report a HAZMAT incident? Contact the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 or 202-267-2675.

Intermodal Connections

2005-11-27T20:46:01Z

Measurement Definitions

Recovery: Percent of Maritime Transportation System Intermodal Connections Operating.
The recovery measure is the percent of Intermodal Connections (Rail and Highway) in the storm affected area that are open to the Marine Transportation system and are operational at some capacity – from low level up to and including 100% of their pre-storm capability.
Restoration: Percent of Maritime Transportation System Intermodal Connections Operating at Pre-Storm Levels.
The recovery measure is the percent of Intermodal Connections (Rail and Highway) in the storm affected area that are open to the Marine Transportation system and have the capability to operate at 100% pre-storm levels.

Roads and Highways Information

Louisiana
There are a few waterways closed as a result of bridges issues. The Barataria Waterway, Rigolets Pass, and the Doullut Canal are currently impacted by bridge outages. Vessel traffic is limited on several other waterways due to bridges being unable to open. Restricted vertical clearances at bridge sites occur on the

Algiers Alternate Route

and Bayou Portage.
The I-10 Bridge across Lake Pontchartrain near Slidell, LA was severely damaged by the hurricane. Temporary repairs to the bridge have begun to provide two lanes of vehicular traffic. Two additional lanes will be provided 75 days later. These repairs are temporary in nature. While these damaged highway bridges do not hinder the MTS directly, their condition severely limits vehicular traffic that could move goods from ports and people in and out of the impacted area.
There continues to be a high demand for truck drivers throughout the Port of New Orleans.
Mississippi
The U.S. 90 Bridge at Ocean Springs, MS and the U.S. 90 Bridge at St. Louis Bay, MS were both completely destroyed by the storm. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is currently designing fixed bridges to replace the destroyed moveable bridges.
I-10 Bridge in Pascagoula: is now open to two lane traffic in east and west bound directions.
I-110 Bridge in Biloxi: three of four lanes open to all vehicles.
Pass Christian:
Two lanes have been completed from Shadowlawn Dr. to Henderson Ave. for a total of 3.7 miles.
Long Beach-Gulfport:
Two lanes have been completed from Debuys Road to English Place for a total of 8.0 miles
Biloxi:
Two lanes have been completed from Porter Ave. to Brady Dr. for a total of 6.8 miles.
Notes:
18.5 miles completed of the approximately 30 miles on US 90 corridor. Most of the drainage structures in all of these sections are not yet functioning. They will be coming back to repair or replace them throughout these sections. Progress on US-90 expects to dramatically slow down this week as work in all three cities is entering areas of US-90 that were completely destroyed. None of these sections are open to public traffic as police checkpoints are still in place throughout the area.

Railroads and Transit Information

Major Freight Lines:
Union Pacific (UP): All lines are open.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF): All lines are open.
CSX Transportation (CSXT): All lines are open with the exception of the line from New Orleans to Pascagoula, MS.
Norfolk Southern (NS): All lines are open.
Kansas City Southern (KCS): All lines are open.
Canadian National (CN): All lines are open.
Louisiana and Delta (LDRR): all subdivisions operating .
New Orleans Gulf Coast (NOGC): Northern operations resumed. Southern operations suspended from mile posts 13 to 24. Estimated repair time >30days.
New Orleans Public Belt, which provides rail interchange service to the Port of New Orleans, is 90% operational. Repairs are expected to be completed in 4-6 weeks.
Amtrak:
The City of New Orleans is operating to Memphis and Chicago, and the Crescent is operating to Atlanta and New York. Operations resumed on October 9.
Service that had been provided to New Orleans on a three-days-weekly schedule by the Sunset Limited (trains 1 & 2) to Orlando and Los Angeles is not yet restored. Plans for service to the west, via Beaumont and Houston, will be announced at a later date. Service to the east, via Biloxi and Mobile, will not be possible until 2006 at the earliest because of the extreme nature of the damage done to tracks, bridges and other infrastructure owned by CSX Transportation.
Transit:
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority - New Orleans, LA – 14 lines in service
Coast Transit Authority - Gulfport/Biloxi, MS - Partial Service
City of Jackson - Jackson, MS - Full Service
City of Picayune - Picayune, MS - Partial Service
Tuscaloosa County Parking & Transit Authority -Tuscaloosa, AL - Partial Service
City of Mobile - Mobile, AL - Partial Service

Data Source(s)

USCG Sector Mobile and Sector New Orleans

DOE: http://www.doe.gov
FEMA: http://www.fema.gov
DHS: http://www.dhs.gov/
ACOE: http://www.usace.army.mil
DOT National Emergency Transportation Center (via MARAD)
DOT Transportation Network Restoration Working Group (via MARAD)
DOT Federal Railroad Administration: http://www.fra.dot.gov
American Association of Port Authorities: http://www.aapa-ports.org/pressroom/katrina_updates.htm
Ports Association of Louisiana: www.portsoflouisiana.org
Port of Baton Rouge: www.portgbr.com
Port of South Louisiana
Port of New Orleans: www.portno.com
Port of St. Bernard: www.stbernardport.com/index.html
Port of Fourchon: www.portfourchon.com
Mississippi Ports: www.gomdot.com/ports
Alabama State Port Authority: www.asdd.com
Louisiana DOT: www.dotd.louisiana.gov
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/USDOTReliefSite/

Stakeholders

USCG
Port Authorities in Alabama and Louisiana
Towing organizations (American Waterways Operators and Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association)
Trucking and highway transportation companies (Private and DOT)
USACE
Port/dock workers

DOT (Federal Highway Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

DHS
Federal and State Pilots
Waterfront facilities (Bulk Liquid, Refineries, etc.)
Railroads
Agriculture community