Hurricane formation
What is the minimum water temperature needed for a hurricane to form?
26.5°C (80°F)
What year did Hurricane Katrina make landfall in the United States?
2005
What two methods can be used to receive emergency alerts about hurricanes?
Weather radio and smartphone apps
Which city was most severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina?
New Orleans, Louisiana
What is the term for the rotating winds that form around the center of a hurricane?
The eye wall
Name three essential items to include in a hurricane emergency kit
Water, non-perishable food, flashlight.
Approximately how many people were displaced from their homes due to Hurricane Katrina?
Over 1 million people.
What should you do if instructed to evacuate during a hurricane?
Leave immediately, follow evacuation routes, and take your emergency kit.
Following which hurricane did the U.S. government implement major changes to emergency management policies?
Hurricane Katrina
Which area of the ocean is known for producing the most hurricanes in the Atlantic?
The Caribbean Sea
Which two states declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Katrina?
Louisiana, Mississippi
Which hurricane was the deadliest in U.S. history, occurring in 1900?
Galveston Hurricane