Effects of Hurricane Sandy
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Food and water:
While it was expected that the storm would have no long term impacts on the food supply chain, the impact brought various groups together to work towards maintaining a steady food supply in the short period of time. Anheuser-Busch switched a beer line in a Georgia plant to cans of clean and drinkable water that was distributed to those in need of water. Damaged restaurants were slow at reopening causing decreasing food demand through the supply chain.
Energy sources:
People in 15 states-as far as Ohio- lost power. Refineries for fuel were affected through shutting down completely or reduced runs. The refineries stayed out of operation due to the hurricane. To add to that, New York Harbor shipments of gas imports and other products through waterborne transportation were shut down or limited. The lack of fuel resorted to gas rationing in some areas.
Abiotic factors:
Sandy caused water levels to rise along the entire East Coast of the U.S., ranging from Florida to Maine. Winds measured near 100 miles per hour over the Gulf Stream. In the end, the water, along with the cities, were filled with debris, mud, and garbage. The temperatures were humid for a time period of a week. Toxic substances in the water from the hurricane decrease the quality of the water and amounts of dissolved oxygen.
Biotic factors:
Hurricanes have a great effect on aquatic ecosystems. Sediment erosion and deposition often affect oyster beds and coral reefs. Saltwater invasion in freshwater lakes and streams caused many organisms such as fish to die and affected the lakeside habitat. However, often hurricanes have minimal or least possible effect on ocean ecosystems, as toxins and pollutants tend to be flushed out by tidal flows. Toxic substances in the water from the hurricane cause degradation of water quality, phytoplankton blooms, a decrease in dissolved oxygen and harm to many organisms.
Humans:
Many humans were affected by death or injury. There was a great deal of destruction of property and belongings. Because of the hurricane there was disruption in the daily routine of the victims. Humans were impacted by the loss of food source due to the destruction of the hurricane. Everything was left in ruins, including the trees, plants, and farmland which grew the food we eat were severely destroyed.
Food and water:
While it was expected that the storm would have no long term impacts on the food supply chain, the impact brought various groups together to work towards maintaining a steady food supply in the short period of time. Anheuser-Busch switched a beer line in a Georgia plant to cans of clean and drinkable water that was distributed to those in need of water. Damaged restaurants were slow at reopening causing decreasing food demand through the supply chain.
Energy sources:
People in 15 states-as far as Ohio- lost power. Refineries for fuel were affected through shutting down completely or reduced runs. The refineries stayed out of operation due to the hurricane. To add to that, New York Harbor shipments of gas imports and other products through waterborne transportation were shut down or limited. The lack of fuel resorted to gas rationing in some areas.
Abiotic factors:
Sandy caused water levels to rise along the entire East Coast of the U.S., ranging from Florida to Maine. Winds measured near 100 miles per hour over the Gulf Stream. In the end, the water, along with the cities, were filled with debris, mud, and garbage. The temperatures were humid for a time period of a week. Toxic substances in the water from the hurricane decrease the quality of the water and amounts of dissolved oxygen.
Biotic factors:
Hurricanes have a great effect on aquatic ecosystems. Sediment erosion and deposition often affect oyster beds and coral reefs. Saltwater invasion in freshwater lakes and streams caused many organisms such as fish to die and affected the lakeside habitat. However, often hurricanes have minimal or least possible effect on ocean ecosystems, as toxins and pollutants tend to be flushed out by tidal flows. Toxic substances in the water from the hurricane cause degradation of water quality, phytoplankton blooms, a decrease in dissolved oxygen and harm to many organisms.
Humans:
Many humans were affected by death or injury. There was a great deal of destruction of property and belongings. Because of the hurricane there was disruption in the daily routine of the victims. Humans were impacted by the loss of food source due to the destruction of the hurricane. Everything was left in ruins, including the trees, plants, and farmland which grew the food we eat were severely destroyed.