Hurricane Katrina

1,836 deaths. 705 missing.

Hazard’s Identification

• Location & Areas afected

USA - The Gulf Coast from central Florida to Texas

• Description

Hazard’s Identification

Warnings & Preventions

• Population warning

Catastrophic damage

• Evacuation

42,000 evacuees from New Orleans

State & government response

• On a local scale

Criticism on Ray Nagin’s response

• On a national scale

Mismanagement & lack of leadership

Aftermath

On the economy

• Total of $150 billion

Personal Experience

• Hurricane Katrina Storm surge video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4CBax_jWTo

“The hurricane that struck Louisiana yesterday was nicknamed Katrina by the National Weather Service. Its real name is global warming.”