hurricane USA Flashcards
1
Q
what was the hurricane called
A
hurricane katrina
2
Q
what was the year?
A
2005
3
Q
social impacts
A
1833 people died
80% of new orleans were evacuated
4
Q
economic
A
damage cost: $108 billion
5
Q
environmental
A
destruction along the coast
6
Q
how does usa prepare
A
satellite technology
7
Q
national hurricane centre
A
issue forecast and warnings
educate people about it
8
Q
risk & evacuation in usa:
A
they have warning and evacuation systems
9
Q
example evacuation & warming
A
risk zones
