hurricane Katrina Flashcards
1
Q
where was it located?
A
North America, New Orleans, Louisiana
2
Q
what category was the hurricane
A
4/5
3
Q
name two social impacts
A
1836 people died due to drowning
schools and businesses were shut down
4
Q
name 2 economic impacts
A
$110 billion worth of damage
affected 90,000 square miles
5
Q
name 2 environmental impacts
A
levees broke in over 20 places
waste was deposited into the flooded streets (oil rigs were destroyed and polluted the water)
6
Q
2 responses to the hurricane
A
18,000 cars trying to leave every hour
FEMA provided housing
