hurricane katrina Flashcards

1
Q

when

A

from 23rd august - 31st august 2005

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2
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where

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New orleans -below sea level
other places included 
southern florida 
louisiana 
cuba
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3
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who

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over 1 mill lost their homes and 1200 drowned

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4
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who helped

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UK gave food supply during recovery time
$50 billion given by the government
red cross helped people who were homeless

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5
Q

strataggies

A
sand bags and plywood 
run a bath water supply fails 
buy canned or dried food 
bring outside items inside 
leave affected area if possible 
download red cross app find shelter
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6
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how is a tropical storm formed

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sea temperature above 27•c 
a lot of open water 
low air pressure 
located between tropics 
damp moist air
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