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LAKE CHARLES HARBOR LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICTAND TERMINAL DISTRICT

LAKE CHARLES HARBOR LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICTAND TERMINAL DISTRICT

LAKE CHARLES HARBOR LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICTAND TERMINAL DISTRICT

• The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles) was created under Act 67 of the Lake Charles) was created under Act 67 of the Louisiana Legislature of 1924. The enabling Louisiana Legislature of 1924. The enabling legislation authorized the District to call bond elections legislation authorized the District to call bond elections and to raise funds for the construction, operation and and to raise funds for the construction, operation and maintenance of port facilities. This legislation also maintenance of port facilities. This legislation also provided for a Board of Commissioners who are provided for a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the governor with confirmation of the appointed by the governor with confirmation of the state Senate.state Senate.

City Docks 1950’sCity Docks 1950’s

City Docks 2006City Docks 2006

LAKE CHARLES HARBOR LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICTAND TERMINAL DISTRICT

• The Port of Lake Charles is one of the busiest ports The Port of Lake Charles is one of the busiest ports on the Gulf coast .The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Gulf coast .The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers currently ranks the Port as the 12currently ranks the Port as the 12thth largest port district largest port district out of 150 in United States of America. out of 150 in United States of America.

• The District owns over 4,000 acres of property. The District owns over 4,000 acres of property. • The District handles 55 million tons of cargo annuallyThe District handles 55 million tons of cargo annually• Calcasieu Ship Channel handles between 1,200 to Calcasieu Ship Channel handles between 1,200 to

1,400 vessels per year.1,400 vessels per year.

LAKE CHARLES HARBOR LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICTAND TERMINAL DISTRICT

• The Port of Lake Charles owns, operates and leases The Port of Lake Charles owns, operates and leases three terminals. three terminals. (Principle cargoes: agricultural products, (Principle cargoes: agricultural products, forest products, mineral products, and petroleum products) forest products, mineral products, and petroleum products)

1. City Docks1. City Docks 2. Bulk Terminal #12. Bulk Terminal #1 3. Industrial Canal3. Industrial Canal

• Port of Lake Charles owns and leases property for Port of Lake Charles owns and leases property for economic development for the community of economic development for the community of Southwest Louisiana.Southwest Louisiana.

HurricanesHurricanes• Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the

southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes gather heat and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters. and energy through contact with warm ocean waters. Evaporation from the seawater increases their power.Evaporation from the seawater increases their power.

• Hurricanes rotate in a counter-clockwise direction Hurricanes rotate in a counter-clockwise direction around an "eye." Hurricanes have winds at least 74 around an "eye." Hurricanes have winds at least 74 miles per hour. When they come onto land, the heavy miles per hour. When they come onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds and heavy waves can damage rain, strong winds and heavy waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. The heavy waves are called a buildings, trees and cars. The heavy waves are called a storm surge. Storm surges are very dangerous and a storm surge. Storm surges are very dangerous and a major reason why you MUST stay away from the ocean major reason why you MUST stay away from the ocean during a hurricane warning or hurricane.during a hurricane warning or hurricane.

Hurricane ClassificationsHurricane Classifications• Hurricanes are classified into five categories, based on Hurricanes are classified into five categories, based on

their wind speeds and potential to cause damage.their wind speeds and potential to cause damage.

• Category One -- Winds 74-95 miles per hour Category One -- Winds 74-95 miles per hour • Category Two -- Winds 96-110 miles per hour Category Two -- Winds 96-110 miles per hour • Category Three -- Winds 111-130 miles per hour Category Three -- Winds 111-130 miles per hour • Category Four -- Winds 131-155 miles per hour Category Four -- Winds 131-155 miles per hour • Category Five -- Winds greater than 155 miles per hour Category Five -- Winds greater than 155 miles per hour

• In the U.S., the official hurricane season is from June 1 In the U.S., the official hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, but hurricanes can happen any time to November 30, but hurricanes can happen any time of the year. Hurricanes are named by the National of the year. Hurricanes are named by the National Weather Service. Some past hurricanes have been Weather Service. Some past hurricanes have been named: Opal, Andrew, Marilyn, Hugo, Fran, and Rita.named: Opal, Andrew, Marilyn, Hugo, Fran, and Rita.

HurricanesHurricanes• Important terms to know:Important terms to know:

• Hurricane WatchHurricane Watch -- A hurricane is possible within 36 -- A hurricane is possible within 36 hours. Stay tuned to the radio and television for more hours. Stay tuned to the radio and television for more information. The Hurricane Center is tracking the storm information. The Hurricane Center is tracking the storm and trying to predict where it may come ashore. and trying to predict where it may come ashore.

• Hurricane WarningHurricane Warning -- A hurricane is expected within -- A hurricane is expected within 24 hours. You may be told to evacuate. You and your 24 hours. You may be told to evacuate. You and your family should begin making preparations to evacuate. If family should begin making preparations to evacuate. If your area is having an evacuation, remember to take your area is having an evacuation, remember to take your your Disaster Supply Kit. Do not forget to make plans for your pets if you must evacuate.

Hurricane “RITA”Hurricane “RITA” ((September 23, 2005)September 23, 2005)

““Seeing is Believing”Seeing is Believing”

MAP

Coastal Map

Port of Lake CharlesPort of Lake Charles

Assistance Assistance

Safe HarborSafe Harbor

Safe HarborSafe Harbor

U.S. Coast GuardU.S. Coast Guard(Temporary Base)(Temporary Base)

M/V Sirius and M/V Texas ClipperM/V Sirius and M/V Texas Clipper(Temporary Housing for Hurricane Victims)(Temporary Housing for Hurricane Victims)

M/V Texas ClipperM/V Texas Clipper(Safe refuge for McNeese student)(Safe refuge for McNeese student)

Port of Lake CharlesPort of Lake Charles

Recovery Recovery

Wind Damage – City Docks

Warehouse 100 – City Docks

Railcar Blown Over – Bulk Terminal 1

Railcar Blown Over – Bulk Terminal 1

Industrial Canal

Hurricane RitaHurricane Rita

Damage in our CommunityDamage in our Community

Lake Street

Lake Street

Lake Charles

Ryan Street

Lake Charles, Capital One Bank

Lake Charles, Capital Bank One

Lake Charles Beach

Lake Charles Isle Of Capri

Lake Charles Harrah’s Casino

Lake Charles,La Sail Boat & Railroad

Lake Charles,La HWY-14

Lake Charles Wildlife Office

210 Beach Lake Charles,La

McNeese Stadium

Big Lake

Big Lake,La

Cameron,La Downtown Area

Cameron,La Aerial View

Grand Chenier,La

Carlyss,La Hwy 27 South

Johnson Bayou,LA

Hackberry,La

Holly Beach Before

Holly Beach After

Unwelcome Visitors

Port of Lake Charles Port of Lake Charles

20072007

Warehouse 100 – City DocksPost Hurricane

Warehouse 100 – City Docks 2007

Shed 15 City Docks

Shed 15 - 2007

Shed 15

Shed 15 - 2007