Hurricane Katrina Flashcards
How many people died in the hurricane and the flooding afterwards?
1,833
How much of New Orleans flooded?
80%
When did Hurricane Katrina form?
23rd August 2005
Where did Hurricane Katrina form?
200 miles southeast of the Bahamas
How was pollution caused due to the hurricane?
Oil and petrol stations and oil rigs out of the sea created contaminated flood waters. The hurricane spewed sewage, toxic chemicals and pesticides into the streets of New Orleans
What impacts did the pollution have?
- Farming and agriculture was made harder as crops were filled with chemicals and unfit to eat
- Many people became ill
How many people were displaced in the Gulf Coast region?
1 million
Why was the healthcare suffering?
Hospitals would be over crowded with people who were seriously injured so people did not get the attention they needed
What was the highest category Hurricane Katrina became?
Category 5
When did Hurricane Katrina become a Category 5 hurricane?
August 28th
