After Hurricane Ida, New Orleans Could Be In The Dark For Weeks

After Hurricane Ida, New Orleans Could Be In The Dark For Weeks

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Social Studies, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The city is converting 70 buses into cooling stations to provide relief after a major storm. While the levees held, the storm caused significant damage to power equipment, affecting the Crescent City and nearby areas. Recovery could take weeks, and City Council members are demanding solutions. Over 200,000 residents stayed during the storm, many relying on generators, but fuel is scarce, leading to long waits at gas stations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure is the city taking to provide relief to residents?

Providing free medical check-ups

Using buses as cooling stations

Distributing free food

Offering free accommodation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major issue did the storm cause in the city?

Contamination of water supply

Collapse of bridges

Destruction of power equipment

Flooding of residential areas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long might the repair process take according to city officials?

A couple of months

A few days

Several weeks

Almost a year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people stayed in the city during the storm?

300,000

200,000

100,000

50,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge are residents facing when trying to use generators?

Lack of generator availability

Difficulty in finding fuel

High cost of generators

Noise complaints from neighbors