Katrina Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When was Hurricane Katrina?
A
2005
2
Q
Where did Hurricane Katrina hit?
A
Florida, Louisiana
Particularly New Orleans
3
Q
What were the costs of Hurricane Katrina?
A
$125 billion
4
Q
What were the wind speeds of Katrina?
A
175 mph
5
Q
What led to the high loss of life in New Orleans?
A
The levees, designed to cope with category 3 storms, failed
6
Q
What were the impacts of Katrina?
A
1,200 people drowned in the floods
1 million people were made homeless
80% of New Orleans became flooded
7
Q
What were the responses to Katrina?
A
The government spent $50 billion in aid
The National Guard was used to restore law and order in New Orleans
The UK sent food
