Hurricane Katrina quiz

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  • Created by: emilyem
  • Created on: 07-05-14 20:07
Where did hurricane katrina form over?
bahamas
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When did it form?
23rd August 2005
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What category on the saffir-simpson scale did it reach over the gulf of mexico?
5
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What states/countries were affected?
bahamas, south florida, cuba, louisiana, mississippi, alabama
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How many deaths were there?
1836
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How much did the total damage cost?
$108 billion
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How much was the total property damage?
$81 billion
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Why did new orleans flood?
the levee system failed
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How much aid did the US government give?
$50 billion
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How many homes did HUD and FEMA rent?
10,000
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