Why Hurricane Katrina is important?

Hurricane Katrina was an extremely destructive 2005 storm that caused more than 1,800 deaths along the U.S. Gulf Coast. One of the worst disasters in U.S. history, Katrina caused an estimated $161 billion in damage. Poor neighborhoods and people of color were most vulnerable to the storm’s damaging water and winds.

Are people still affected by Hurricane Katrina today?

705 people are reported as still missing as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina affected over 15 million people in different ways varying from having to evacuate their homes, rising gas prices, and the economy suffering.

What impact did Hurricane Katrina have on the world?

Besides the death toll, hurricane Katrina left many people homeless as more than 800,000 housing units were destroyed or damaged in the storm. Katrina is the costliest U.S hurricane, with estimated damage over $81 billion and costs over $160 billion (2005 US dollars).

What did Hurricane Katrina teach us?

Hurricane Katrina taught us, taught America, a lot of lessons. One of those lessons was about preparedness and the need for coordinated help when disaster strikes. Getting needed assistance and care, including medicines, to people in affected areas is paramount following a disaster.

How did Hurricane Katrina affect the economy?

Hurricane Katrina is tied as the costliest hurricane to have ever hit the United States, with $125 billion in damages. In New Orleans alone, an estimated 95,000 individuals lost their jobs in the 10 months following the hurricane, accounting for $2.9 billion in lost wages.

What are the social impacts of Hurricane Katrina?

The hurricane left hundreds of thousands of people without access to their homes or jobs, it separated people from relatives, and caused both physical and mental distress on those who suffered through the storm and its aftermath, such as Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What changed because of Hurricane Katrina?

Hurricane Katrina was the costliest in U.S. history and left widespread economic impacts. Oil and gas industry operations were crippled after the storm and coastal communities that rely on tourism suffered from both loss of infrastructure and business and coastal erosion.

How did America change after Hurricane Katrina?

During and after Hurricane Katrina, entire communications systems went down. People could not reach 9-1-1 emergency call centers. They lost internet access. Since then, federal, state and local agencies have partnered with private companies in order to enhance communications.