Case study- Hurricane Katrina- HIC

Where and when did it happen?

(Describe the location)

Primary effects of the hurricane
Tip: Which continent/country/compass direction/ sea are nearby?
(Happened as soon as the hurricane struck)
Hurricane Katrina struck the ____ of the country of _____ in the Gulf of ______. This is on the continent
of_____ and is close to the countries of _____. The hurricane struck ______ ______ which is close to the
states of____ and ______

Secondary effects of the hurricane Short term responses to the hurricane

(Affected the city of New Orleans in the long term) (What did the government and people do straight after the hurricane?)

 Food aid was sent in by the government straight after the disaster, although their response was
criticised.

Long term responses to the hurricane

(What was done to support New Orleans in the long term?) Extension. Compare this hurricane with Typhoon Haiyan

(Compare the deaths, injuries, buildings, infrastructure, cost $, responses to the disaster by the government)
 $50 Billion of aid was provided by the government
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