Hurricane Katrina Flashcards
1
Q
When was hurricane Katrina and what did it measure
A
Category 5 and was in 2005
2
Q
Why was the New Orleans at risk
A
It’s on the gulf coast of the USA (area where storms are common)
50% of land below sea level
150,000 decided not to evacuate
3
Q
Primary impacts Hurricane Katrina
A
-1,800 died
-damaged 30 oil platforms =9 refineries closed
-substantial beach erosion (destroyed coast in some areas)
£105 billion repair cost
4
Q
Secondary impacts of the hurricane
A
Looting occurred
Racial tensions exposed
1 million become refugees
5
Q
Immediate responses to Hurricane
A
- FEMA Federal Emergency’s Management Agency provided relief for those impacted
- Evacuation
