Hurricane Katrina and Louisiana Emergency Response Worksheet

Which of the following best describes the state of Louisiana's preparedness for assisted transportation before Hurricane Katrina?

• Comprehensive state-run transportation plan

• No state pre-event assisted transportation plan

• Limited local transportation plans

• Federal transportation assistance only

What was the primary role of the Shelter Task Force before Hurricane Katrina?

• Coordinating federal aid

• Managing medical special needs shelters

• Coordinating parish shelters primarily above I-10

• Overseeing pet shelters

How many Louisiana homes were substantially damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

• 250,000

What was the estimated economic impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 dollars?

• $75 billion

• $100 billion

• $124 billion

• $150 billion

Which of the following was NOT a post-Katrina change in Louisiana's emergency response?

• Introduction of "mega-shelters"

• Implementation of pet shelters

• Successful use of post-Katrina plans during Hurricane Gustav

• Establishment of a state-run transportation plan

What is the significance of the "Cone of Uncertainty" in hurricane scenario planning?

• It represents the forecasted track of the hurricane's center

• It indicates the areas already impacted by the hurricane

• It shows the areas where shelters are located

Which phase of evacuation involves the setup of Contra-Flow?

• Phase I

• Phase II

• Phase III

• Phase IV

What was one of the anticipated shortfalls at H-96 in the hurricane scenario planning?

• Medical personnel for Amtrak missions

• Public works infrastructure assessment teams

• Paratransit and ambulances

• Disaster food stamp program personnel

Which of the following was a goal of the Citizens Assisted Evacuation Plan?

• Enhance the sheltering plan to make it more user-friendly

• Increase the number of federal shelters

• Reduce the number of evacuation routes

• Limit the use of state resources

What was the primary focus of the post-Katrina improvements used during Hurricane Gustav?

• Increasing the number of shelters

• Enhancing evacuee tracking and reentry

• Reducing the economic impact

• Improving federal coordination