Hurricane Katrina Facts

When did Hurricane Katrina strike the USA?

• August 2004

• April 2004

• August 2005

• April 2005

The city of New Orleans was badly effected. In which state is New Orleans?

• Texas

• Georgia

• Mississippi

• Louisiana

Approximately how many people died in the disaster?

• 1368

• 1836

• 3681

• 1683

What percentage of marshland was permanently flooded?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Who was the mayor of NOLA at the time

• Ray Nagin

• Russell Honare

• Kathleen Blanco

• Michael Brown

Who was the state governor?

• Ray Nagin

• Russell Honare

• Kathleen Blanco

• Michael Brown

Which General was called in to lead the National Guard?

• Ray Nagin

• Russell Honare

• Kathleen Blanco

• Michael Brown

Who was the director of FEMA?

• Ray Nagin

• Russell Honare

• Kathleen Blanco

• Michael Brown

How many people sought shelter in the Superdome?

• 16,000

• 21,000

• 26,000

• 2,600

How many oil refineries were closed?

• 9

• 16

• 21

• 30