4. Socio-Economic Factors GDP of USA (2010 est.) = 14.66 trillion HDI (2010) â 0.902 (4thhighest in world) Adult Literacy Rate â 98%
5. Community Preparedness RECENT HAZARD EVENTS: Hurricane Katrina/2006 Gulf of Mexico Earthquake/Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (Alaska) Oil rig warning system was said to be disabled on the day. Thus no structurally placed warning systems were available.
6. A Community's Ability to deal with a Hazard Event Threat was identified quickly, and the government was able to respond and govern further actions. However, the government was unable to effectively communicate with British Petrol