Texas Prepares For Hurricane Laura To Make Landfall

A category three storm is expected to hit the Gulf Coast, prompting Texas Governor Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration. Over 385,000 Texans have been ordered to evacuate, with some areas moving from voluntary to mandatory evacuations. Galveston County Judge Mark Henry emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting limited resources for rescue operations. The storm, compared to hurricanes Ike and Rita, is expected to cause significant damage, including tornadoes, flooding, and a storm surge up to 10 feet.

What category is the storm expected to be when it makes landfall along the Gulf Coast?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 2

• Category 1

How many Texans were advised to evacuate due to the storm?

• 385,000

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

What did Galveston County Judge Mark Henry emphasize about the evacuation orders?

• They are optional and can be ignored.

• They should be taken seriously due to limited rescue resources.

• They are only for certain areas.

• They will be enforced by door-to-door checks.

Which previous hurricanes is the storm compared to?

• Harvey and Irma

• Ike and Rita

• Katrina and Sandy

• Andrew and Wilma

What is the predicted maximum storm surge height?

• 10 feet

• 8 feet

• 5 feet

• 12 feet