hurricane Katrina Flashcards
What category was Hurricane Katrina when it made landfall?
Category 5
In which year did Hurricane Katrina occur?
2005
What city was most severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina?
New Orleans
What was the primary cause of the levee failures during Hurricane Katrina?
Poor engineering and maintenance
Fill in the blank: Hurricane Katrina was formed over the __________ Ocean.
Atlantic
What was the estimated economic impact of Hurricane Katrina?
$125 billion
Which federal agency was criticized for its response to Hurricane Katrina?
FEMA
What was a major environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina?
Wetland loss
True or False: Hurricane Katrina led to the largest displacement of people in U.S. history.
True
What date did Hurricane Katrina make landfall?
August 29, 2005
What was the primary reason for the high death toll during Hurricane Katrina?
Inadequate evacuation plans
What major river is New Orleans located near?
Mississippi River
Fill in the blank: The storm surge from Hurricane Katrina reached heights of up to __________ feet.
28
What type of natural disaster is Hurricane Katrina classified as?
Tropical cyclone
What was one of the long-term recovery challenges faced by New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
Housing shortages
True or False: Hurricane Katrina resulted in significant improvements to the levee systems in New Orleans.
True
What was the name of the Superdome where many people sought shelter during the hurricane?
Louisiana Superdome
What was one of the significant public health issues that arose after Hurricane Katrina?
Spread of infectious diseases
Which area of New Orleans was particularly vulnerable to flooding?
Lower Ninth Ward
What role did the National Guard play during Hurricane Katrina?
Disaster response and recovery
What was the population of New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina?
Approximately 450,000
Fill in the blank: Hurricane Katrina was the __________ most deadly hurricane in U.S. history.
deadliest
What was the primary focus of the recovery efforts post-Hurricane Katrina?
Rebuilding infrastructure
What was the main cause of the flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?
Levee breaches
Which government entity is responsible for managing flood risk in the United States?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
True or False: Hurricane Katrina had no impact on the oil industry.
False
What was a significant cultural impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans?
Displacement of artists and musicians
What was a key lesson learned regarding emergency management from Hurricane Katrina?
Importance of effective communication
What was the name of the storm that occurred before Hurricane Katrina and influenced its trajectory?
Tropical Storm Cindy
Fill in the blank: The federal government declared a state of emergency for Louisiana on __________.
August 26, 2005
What were the two major types of damage caused by Hurricane Katrina?
Wind damage and flooding
What was a major factor that contributed to the slow recovery of New Orleans?
Economic decline
What type of housing was heavily damaged in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?
Public housing
True or False: Hurricane Katrina was the first hurricane to hit New Orleans.
False
What was the primary focus of the media coverage during Hurricane Katrina?
Human suffering and rescue efforts
What did the term ‘Katrina’ become synonymous with in terms of disaster response?
Ineffective government response
Fill in the blank: The rebuilding of New Orleans included efforts to restore its __________.
Cultural heritage
What was a significant political outcome of Hurricane Katrina?
Increased scrutiny of government preparedness
What was the effect of Hurricane Katrina on local businesses?
Widespread closures and bankruptcies
What was the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the education system in New Orleans?
Widespread school closures and reforms
True or False: Many residents returned to New Orleans immediately after Hurricane Katrina.
False
What was the long-term impact of Hurricane Katrina on the population of New Orleans?
Population decline
What was a major health concern for residents returning to New Orleans post-Katrina?
Toxic mold exposure
Fill in the blank: The federal response to Hurricane Katrina was criticized for being __________.
Slow
What was a major environmental restoration project initiated after Hurricane Katrina?
Coastal wetlands restoration
What was one of the immediate responses of residents to Hurricane Katrina?
Evacuation
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major evacuation route used during Hurricane Katrina.
Interstate 10
