The Devastation of Hurricane Katrina by Ann Wiberg https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r Created by Ann and Brittany en-us 2016-07-02 20:38:10 UTC 2024-10-15 10:56:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Why was Hurricane Katrina in 2005 So Devastating? annwib https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115845593 Hurricane Katrina destroyed many lives. ]]> 2016-07-02 20:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115845593 Hurricane Katrina, which occurred late August of 2005, was recorded as one of the deadliest hurricanes ever to hit the United States. It is estimated that 1,833 people died as a result of the flooding and the actual hurricane.  Millions of others were left homeless along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans. annwib https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115845651 2016-07-02 20:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115845651 annwib https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115845685 2016-07-02 20:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115845685 annwib https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115845695 2016-07-02 20:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115845695 Hurricane Katrina caused a significant amount of industrial waste and raw sewage to be spilled directly into New Orleans neighborhoods, causing an impact on public health. (http://environment.about.com/od/environmentalevents/a/katrina_impact.htm) briwu https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115873605 2016-07-04 00:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115873605 Hurricane Katrina caused an estimated seven million gallons of oil to be spilled throughout the gulf coast region. (http://environment.about.com/od/environmentalevents/a/katrina_impact.htm) briwu https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115873671 2016-07-04 00:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115873671 Many marshes, wetlands and forests were destroyed, leaving countless birds, fishes, crustacean and shellfish without a habitat. (http://www.defendersblog.org/2015/08/of-hurricanes-and-habitat-ten-years-after-katrina/) briwu https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115874048 2016-07-04 00:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115874048 This video talks about how Hurricane Katrina was so devastating because of the years of man-made changes to the landscape affecting how well the land could withstand a strong storm. briwu https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115874298 2016-07-04 01:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115874298 Before and after Hurricane Katrina. briwu https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115874667 2016-07-04 01:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115874667 Before and After Hurricane Katrina briwu https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115874717 2016-07-04 01:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115874717 Facts about Katrina briwu https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115957058 The damage caused by Hurricane Katrina displaced more than a million people but recovery funding is not enough to help all these people.
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http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/videos/the-lasting-effects-of-hurricane-katrina-20150824]]> 2016-07-05 14:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115957551 After 10 years.....Lasting Effects.  Take a look.  There are about 40 pictures.  Very interesting. annwib https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115960370 2016-07-05 15:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115960370 1. Hurricane Katrina was the largest and 3rd strongest hurricane ever recorded to make landfall in the US.In New Orleans, the levees were designed for Category 3, but Katrina peaked at a Category 5 hurricane, with winds up to 175 mph.      2. The final death toll was at 1,836, primarily from Louisiana (1,577) and Mississippi (238).          3. More than half of these victims were senior citizens.         4. The storm surge from Katrina was 20-ft (six meters) high.       5. 705 people are reported as still missing as a result of Hurricane Katrina.      6. Hurricane Katrina affected over 15 million people in different ways varying from having to evacuate their homes, rising gas prices, and the economy suffering.       7.  An estimated 80% of New Orleans was under water, up to 20 ft deep in places.      8.  Hurricane Katrina caused $81 billion in property damages, but it is estimated that the total economic impact in Louisiana and Mississippi may exceed $150 billion, earning the title of costliest hurricane ever in US history.      9. Hurricane Katrina impacted about 90,000 square miles.    10.   The region affected by the storm supported roughly 1 million non-farm jobs, and still, hundreds of thousands of local residents were left unemployed by the hurricane.  11. More than 70 countries pledged monetary donations or other assistance after the hurricane. Kuwait made the largest single pledge of $500 million, but Qatar, India, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh made very large donations as well. annwib https://padlet.com/annwib/wpkqv5hrla0r/wish/115960432

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