Hurricane Katrina (2005) case study: effects

Question 1

When did it occur?

Answer 1

28th August 2005

Question 2

Where did it occur?

Answer 2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Question 3

Describe effects relating to illnesses

Answer 3

Due to the destroyed chemical plants releasing pollutants into the water supply, diarrhea and food poisoning was common, as well as “Katrina Cough”.

Question 4

Describe the effects relating to casualties

Answer 4

1840 people died

135 are still missing in 2015

Question 5

Describe the effects relating to homelessness

Answer 5

500,000 left homeless
6 months post disaster only 12,000 residents remained
3,000,000 without electricity in the Greater New Orleans area

Question 6

Describe the effects relating to jobs

Answer 6

230,000 jobs were lost

Question 7

Describe the effects on infrastructure

Answer 7

18 schools destroyed
74 damaged 
$108 billion damaged 
80% of the city was flooded 
Roads and telecoms down 
6 months post disaster sewage and gas mains still down

Question 8

Describe the effects on industry

Answer 8

1 million hectares of forest lost, losing lumber companies a total of $5 billion.
Diary industry saw $12 million in losses