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Hurricane Katrina

Having killed more then 1,836 people and causing $100 billion preliminary damage, Hurricane Katrina was the costliest hurricane of 2005 and one of the five deadliest in United States history.

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Was there any rain when Hurricane Katrina struck?

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Yes, Hurricane Katrina was accompanied by heavy rainfall. The intense rainfall resulted in widespread flooding which caused significant damage to the affected areas.

What was the front of Hurricane Katrina?

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The front of Hurricane Katrina refers to the leading edge of the storm system as it approached land. It was characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge, which is a rise in sea level caused by the hurricane's low pressure and strong winds. The front of Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005, causing widespread devastation along the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Did they fix new Orleans from Hurricane Katrina?

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After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, significant efforts were made to rebuild and restore New Orleans. The city's infrastructure, housing, and levee system were improved, and various programs were implemented to support economic development and assist residents in returning to their homes. While progress has been made, the recovery process is ongoing, and challenges remain in terms of population loss, economic disparities, and vulnerabilities to future disasters.

How many black people died in hurricane Katrina?

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According to a study conducted by the U.S. government, out of the 1,170 fatalities directly attributed to Hurricane Katrina, approximately 68% were African American. However, it's important to note that these numbers may not precisely reflect the total number of black people who died as a result of the hurricane, as some records may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Which entity as responsible for disaster planning and relief within the US at the time of Hurricane Katrina?

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for disaster planning and relief within the US. At the time of Hurricane Katrina, FEMA was under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security. The response to Hurricane Katrina highlighted significant failures and shortcomings in FEMA's ability to effectively respond to the disaster.

Why are ants so strong?

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Ants are strong because they are small...if an ant was the size of a human, it wouldn't be able to breathe (no lungs...insects breath via tubes that bring air directly into their bodies) and probably wouldn't be able to move. As an animal gets bigger, its mass increases faster than its strength. If you were the size of an ant, you might be even stronger. Of course, since ants have an exoskeleton, with their supports (bones) on the outside, their muscles attach differently than ours--our bones are on the inside.

What two stadiums did the saints use for home games after hurricane Katrina?

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You may be asking about the New Orleans Arena or the Louisiana Super Dome.

How many people died in Hurricane Okeechobee?

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In total, the hurricane killed at least 4,078 people and caused around $100 million ($1 billion 2008 US dollars) in damages over the course of its path. (Wikipedia)

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What is the same with Hurricane Katrina and hurricane Isaac?

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Similarities:

  • Both Katrina and Sandy were extremely destructive Atlantic hurricanes. They were the costliest and second costliest hurricanes in U.S. history with Price tags of $105 billion and $50 billion respectively.
  • Both formed during very active hurricane seasons.
  • Both were extremely large hurricanes, causing high storm surges and very widespread damage.
  • Both flooded and shut down major U.S. cities; Katrina hit New Orleans and Sandy shut down New York City, though for a much shorter time.
  • Both storms ultimately merged with other systems.

Differences:

  • Hurricane Katrina was far more intense than Sandy, peaking as a category 5 storm with 175 mph winds and striking the U.S. as a category 3. Sandy was a category 2 storm at peak strength with 110 mph winds, and hit the U.S. at category 1 intensity.
  • Katrina was a hurricane in every sense of the word at landfall in the U.S. with full tropical characteristics. Sandy was a post-tropical cyclone at landfall in the U.S. and so was technically no longer a hurricane.
  • Hurricane Katrina started on a westward path, hitting Florida and then turning north to hit the U.S. Gulf coast, a similar path to that taken by numerous Atlantic hurricanes. Hurricane Sandy started on a northward path, before making an unprecedented westward turn to hit the U.S. east coast.
  • Hurricane Katrina's damage was almost exclusively in the United States while Sandy caused significant damage and several dozen deaths in the Caribbean.
  • Hurricane Katrina was far deadlier than Sandy, killing more than 1,800 people. Hurricane Sandy killed just over 200 people.

What is Katrina Kaif Mumbai apparment house name?

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Katrina Kaif Lives in Mumbai and sometime she visit's her family in Pakistan. I am her biggest fan.Hurry for Katrina Kaif I love her so much so much I really want to see my fan!






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What percentage of New Orleans is below the poverty line during Hurricane Katrina?

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There are two factors that caused much of the issues with Katrina. The first was that the poorer areas of New Orleans were situated in areas that never should have been populated. The ninth ward is well below sea level and was a disaster waiting to happen.

The second situation was completely socioeconomic. While everyone in New Orleans was told to leave the area, the poor had fewer resources to leave for any extended time. The city leaders also refused to assist the poorer sections evacuate the are with available buses.

Contributing factors in the situation was the refusal of the State to ask for Federal help for several days. This created a very difficult situation for those that chose to ignore the warnings (for whatever reasons) and stayed.

While the average person living in New Orleans was not below poverty, the average person that suffered from the disaster was certainly in the lower income for a variety of reasons. When you have fewer dollars to work with, your choices outside handouts from Government, are fewer and more restricted.

What are the environmental effects of hurricane Katrina?

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Short term effects of Hurricane Katrina include;

1500 deaths.

3million people left without electricity for over a week.

People who stayed in New Orleans suffered serious food poisoning.

$300bn of repair needed.

Huge areas of flooding in Florida which took months to drain.

What is a socialist system?

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A socialist system of governance has multiple characteristics. These include high taxation regimes to redistribute capitol, welfare states themselves, communal property and state owned enterprises.

How natural calamities affect on social problem?

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Natural calamities cause social problems because of the damage they are capable of causing. This includes calamities like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.

What city was left in a worst state after hurricane Katrina?

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New Orleans was in the worst condition after Hurricane Katrina after 80% of the city was flooded with water that soon became toxic and over 1400 people died in New Orleans alone.

What effects should someone expect from a hurricane?

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Cars, houses, trees, people and TV's flying around willy nilly!

Why did the Hurricane Katrina form over the Bahamas?

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Katrina first formed as Tropical Depression Twelve on August 23, 2005.

What type of storm is a hurricane before it is classified as a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a storm its also a typhoon its the same :)

What was the wind speed of hurricane Katrina when it hit new Orleans?

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When Katrina's center was closest to New Orleans the storm had sustained winds of 120 mph,making it a category 3 hurricane.