Hurricane katrina

• When did Hurricane Katrina first surface?

  August 23, 2005
• Where did Hurricane Katrina originate?

  Over the Bahamas, east of Miami
• What category hurricane was Katrina when it made landfall?

  Category 1 hurricane
• What wind speed range defines a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale?

  74–95 miles per hour
• How strong were the sustained winds in Florida during Hurricane Katrina?

  70 miles per hour
• How much rainfall was reported in some areas of Florida?

  5 inches
• What happened to Hurricane Katrina after it reached the Gulf of Mexico?

  It quickly intensified
• What percentage of land in New Orleans is below sea level?

  50%
• What caused Hurricane Katrina to form?

  Merger of a tropical wave and Tropical Depression Ten
• When did Hurricane Katrina organize into Tropical Depression Twelve?

  August 23, 2005
• What were some evacuation options for people during Hurricane Katrina?

  Large convention center or Superdome sports arena
• What was a significant social impact of Hurricane Katrina?

  1,500 deaths in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida
• What was the estimated cost of damages from Hurricane Katrina?

  About $300 billion
• How many jobs were lost due to Hurricane Katrina?

  230,000 jobs
• What was a major economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on the oil industry?

  Disrupted oil and gas production
• What was a significant environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina?

  Destruction of coastal habitats
• How many national guard troops were deployed after Hurricane Katrina?

  58,000 troops
• What was a major issue with the response to Hurricane Katrina?

  Lack of communication between organizations
• What was a key issue with the levees and floodwalls in New Orleans?

  Poorly designed and maintained
• What was the purpose of the hurricane evacuation plans?

  Ensure people could leave high-risk areas
• What was the implementation time for the mandatory evacuation policy in New Orleans?

  24 hours before landfall
• What was a significant issue faced by many residents during evacuation?

  Lack of transport for the poor and elderly
• What was the role of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) during Hurricane Katrina?

  Tracked the storm and provided warnings
• What was a major issue with the public's response to warnings about Hurricane Katrina?

  Many underestimated the warnings
• What was the purpose of the levees and floodwalls in New Orleans?

  Protect from flooding
• What did the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers admit about the levee system?

  Flaws in the system
• What was a significant long-term impact of Hurricane Katrina on the population?

  Over 1 million people displaced
• What was a major social impact of Hurricane Katrina on crime rates?

  Increased crime, looting, and violence
• What was the timeframe for search and rescue operations after Hurricane Katrina?

  Rescuing over 50,000 people
• What was a significant economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on insurance companies?

  High premiums and financial strain
• What was a major environmental consequence of oil spills during Hurricane Katrina?

  Flooding of salt marshes
• What was the purpose of the federal emergency management agency's response?

  Provide emergency food, housing, and water
• How many countries supplied international aid after Hurricane Katrina?

  Over 70 countries
• What was a significant long-term response to Hurricane Katrina?

  Investment into flood defenses
• What was a major issue with the evacuation strategies during Hurricane Katrina?

  Inadequate public transport evacuation plans
• What was the purpose of economic recovery initiatives after Hurricane Katrina?

  To restore the economy and jobs
• What was the timeframe for evacuations before Hurricane Katrina?

  Around 1.2 million were evacuated
• What was a significant impact on education due to Hurricane Katrina?

  Disruption of education systems
• How did Hurricane Katrina affect tourism centers?

  They were badly affected
• What was a significant impact on agriculture due to Hurricane Katrina?

  Cotton and sugar-cane crops were flattened