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Hurricane Katrina
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What state did Katrina hit first? | Florida |
| How many people volunteered for the Red Cross? | 7,400 |
| How much did it cost to clean up from Katrina? | 2 billion dollars |
| How many people were killed in Hurricane Katrina? | 1,833 |
| How high did the Mississippi River surge? | 27- 30 feet |
| Storm surges are caused by | strong winds |
| How long did it take to clean up after Hurricane Katrina? | 1 year |
| What government agency helped the survivors? | FEMA |
| How much money in damages did Katrina cause? | $150 billion dollars |
| Where did Katrina hit after New Orleans? | Louisiana |
| What is the middle of the storm called? | The eye |
| What category of hurricane did Katrina get up to? | 5 |
| What date did Hurricane Katrina start form? | August 23, 2005 |
| What direction did the hurricane turn in? | counterclockwise |
| What was the greatest wind speed that the hurricane got to? | 174 mph |