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When?
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August 23rd – August 31st
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Causes
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Started as tropical depression near bahamas
Moved over Florida- Category 3 Moved to Gulf of Mexico, wnet from Cat. 3 to 5 Made peak on August 8th with winds of 175moh w/ central pressure of 902mbar Reached land on August 29th over New Orleans. |
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Effects – Primary
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Storm surge fooded land – Over 6m high and speed of 175mph
At least 1836 people killed in actual hurricane Total property damage- $181 million |
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Effects – Secondary
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People sought refuge in superdome- Lack of food and water, No hygene
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Management – Pediction
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The hurricane was predicted by many different sources, noting its high magnitude and thus danger to lives.
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Management – Protection
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An evautaion warning was issued, but some did not leave their properties due to believing that they could survive the storm.
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Management – Preparation
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Many areas could not provide sufficient transport to evacuate citizens- meaning that many were left in the city and its parishes- however some estimates stated that 90-92% of citizens were evacuated from the metropolitan area.
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Response – Short term
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Much criticsm for how the disater was managed- Rich and white were evactuated first
$50 billion was given by government National guard sent out to restore law and order. |
