Hurricane Katrina Flashcards
(24 cards)
Where was hurricane Katrina located ?
South East USA
Where did the Hurricane form and make landfall ?
Formed over the Bahamas and made landfall on Gulf coast of Mexico
When did the hurricane begin ?
23rd August 2005
What category was the hurricane in Lousiana and New Orleans ?
Category 3 then category 5 (for a few hours)
What did wind speeds reach ?
200km/h
What was the storm surge ?
8.5m
How many people didn’t have means of transport to escape ?
100,000
How many people were below the poverty line ?
23% below poverty rate
How many people died ?
1833
How many people were made homeless ?
400,000
What was the lost potential income from logging ?
$5 billion
How many schools were destroyed in New Orleans ?
18
How many jobs were lost ?
230,000
How many oil platforms in the Gulf were damaged ?
30
What % of New Orleans was flooded ?
80%
What coastal conservation area was destroyed ?
Breton National Wildlife refuge in Louisiana
What % of American oil production did the Gulf contribute ?
25%
Whats an example of a coastal habitat which was destroyed ?
Sea turtle breeding beaches
Which organisation managed the response with the state ?
FEMA
What was the size of the police force in New Orleans ?
1600
What % of New Orleans was evacuated before the hurricane made landfall ?
80
How many people were rescued ?
500,000
What amount was pledged by charity donations ?
$4 billion
Give an example of an international contribution
Kuwait pledged $500 million
