Hurricane Katrina CS Flashcards
Date of Hurricane Katrina?
29th August 2005.
Which city was affected the most?
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Strength of Hurricane Katrina?
Cat 5 whilst over warm water, Cat 3 when it reached the coast of Louisiana.
How many people died?
1,800.
How many homes destroyed?
300,000.
How many people without electricity?
3,000,000.
Economic cost?
$300 billion in damage.
How much of New Orleans was flooded?
80%.
Other economic impacts?
Oil platforms were destroyed.
Shops were looted.
Fuel prices rose.
Tourism decreased.
Why did much of New Orleans flood?
Out-dated flood defences, i.e. levees broke.
How much in aid was given by the government?
$50 billion.
Were most people evacuated?
Yes, but the poorest were left behind.
Who was deployed to restore law and order?
The national guard (approx. 58,000 personnel).
What did the UK government send during the early stages of recovery?
Food aid.
How much did Kuwait donate?
$500 million.
