Themes

Subthemes

Strategies during Storm Events

Hurricane preparedness, food, nonperishable food, gas, water, flashlight, charger, generator, physical supplies, physical and mental needs, physical and mental well-being, news outlet, survival hobbies, extracurricular activities.

The Culture Surrounding Hurricanes

Generation, outreach, transgenerational culture, internet information, social media information.

Storm Conditions/Area

Self-dependence, flood insurance, bad thunderstorm, documents, possessions.

Hurricanes Katrina and Ida

100-year storm, monstrous storm, Hurricane Andrew, New Orleans, hitchhiking, strategies, hurricane preparation, cultural resets, new foundations.

The Historical Flood of 2016

Catastrophic event, flooding, school photos, digital saving, documents, possessions, insurance companies, phone, laptop.

Important Documents and Possessions

Documents, possessions, vaccine cards, driver’s licenses, marriage licenses, photos, COVID cards, birth certificates, divorce documentation, Social Security cards, health insurance, home insurance, mortgage, cash, tea set, electricity, power charger, insurance agent, insurance documents, computer, passport.

Technological Influence

Digital age, documents, possessions, phones, Eastern Baton Rouge, storms, communications, access, storage, drop box, computer, driver’s license, COVID card, technology, Wi-Fi.

Impacts on Mental Health

Proximity, Katrina, anxiety, stress, emergency situations, survival instincts.

Different Preparedness Levels

Precautions, gas cans, generators, mental checklist, flashlights, enough nonperishable foods, batteries, water.