What day did Hurricane Katrina hit?
August 23, 2005
What was the name of the New Orleans mayor during 2005?
Who is Ray Nagin?
What was Hurricane Katrina referred to as before it reached the Gulf
Tropical Depression Twelve
Name two non-government groups that helped after Katrina.
Possible answers: Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, American Red Cross
Name two states other than Louisiana affected by Hurricane Katrina
Possible answers: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi
Where was Hurricane Katrina before it reached the Gulf?
The Bahamas
Name three government related groups that helped during and after Katrina.
Possible answers: FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and National Guard
How many jobs were lost as a result of Hurricane Katrina?
400,000
Name the two things hurricane needs to form
What it warm ocean water and strong winds
How much money did it cost to cover the damage of Hurricane Katrina ?
160 billion dollars
Name one state other than Louisiana that flooded as a result of Hurricane Katrina?
Kentucky and Ohio
How much of New Orleans was underwater?
80%
How many people are still missing after Katrina?
705 people
How many people died in Hurricane Katrina?
1,833 people
Hurricane Katrina is the _______ most intense Atlantic hurricane ever
The Sixth