Hurricane Gustav (2008)

Dates Active: August 25 – September 4, 2008
Category at U.S. Landfall: Category 2 near Cocodrie, Louisiana
Peak Sustained Winds: ~135 mph at peak (≈104 mph at U.S. landfall)
Areas Impacted: Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, U.S. Gulf Coast (Louisiana)
Estimated Damages: ≈ US $8.3 billion (2008 USD)

Hurricane Gustav in 2008 caused widespread devastation across the Gulf Coast, leaving about 1.4 million U.S. customers without power and generating storm surges of 6 to 7 feet that flooded coastal communities. The storm’s powerful winds and heavy rainfall damaged homes, infrastructure, and energy facilities, with insured losses estimated at up to $4.5 billion.

RSI’s Impact
Supported Louisiana’s hospital evacuation missions and coordinated patient movement (200+ patients) under ESF-8 operations.