Katrina Flashcards
1
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General info
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23-30 August
7.5m Storm surge
Cat 5, max wind speed 175 mph
2
Q
Secondary affects
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Total cost $150 bn Insurance pay puts totalled $34 bn 1/4 homes still remain empty Chandeleur offshore islands destroyed (turtles) 16 wildlife centres forced to close
3
Q
Responses
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1,000s forced to camp in superdome
FEMA gains more powers
Leveés raised (st Charles in 2007)
4
Q
Primary effects
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1838 killed 7.5m storm surge Affected 80% of city 1 million homeless 30 oil platforms damaged 7 million gallons of oil leaked into sea
