Hurricane Katrina Sam Swidler

What happened  Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was the largest natural disaster in the history of the United States. Preliminary damage estimates were well in excess of $100 billion, eclipsing many times the damage wrought by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 Hurricane Andrew  The effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans were shocking and long-lasting. By August 31, 2005, eighty percent of New Orleans was flooded, with some parts under 15 feet (4.5 ﾊ m) of water  Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was the largest natural disaster in the history of the United States. Preliminary damage estimates were well in excess of $100 billion, eclipsing many times the damage wrought by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 Hurricane Andrew  The effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans were shocking and long-lasting. By August 31, 2005, eighty percent of New Orleans was flooded, with some parts under 15 feet (4.5 ﾊ m) of water

Hurricane  A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorm that produce strong winds and heavy rain.

Victims  Many Hurricane Katrina victims faced difficult living conditions even before the storm arrived. ﾊ Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama are, respectively, the first, second, and eighth poorest states in the nation. And of the 5.8 million individuals in these states who lived in the areas struck hardest by the hurricane, more than one million lived in poverty prior to the hurricane ﾕ s onset.

Wreckage  Most of the major roads traveling into and out of the city were damaged.  I t was reported that most of the windows on the north side of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans had been blown out, and many other high rise buildings had extensive window damage.  Most of the major roads traveling into and out of the city were damaged.  I t was reported that most of the windows on the north side of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans had been blown out, and many other high rise buildings had extensive window damage.

Help  People all around are helping out in community service, fundraisers, or others to help raise money or rebuild homes to help support or clear out all the problems from Hurricane Katrina.

Discussion Questions  The people of New Orleans were warned the hurricane had come, do you think it could have been more disastrous if they weren’t warned?  If there is a way how do you think you can help any of the victims from the hurricane?  How long do you think you would have to evacuate any area that a hurricane might hit?  The people of New Orleans were warned the hurricane had come, do you think it could have been more disastrous if they weren’t warned?  If there is a way how do you think you can help any of the victims from the hurricane?  How long do you think you would have to evacuate any area that a hurricane might hit?

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