Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina formed over Bahamas on 23 August 2005. It was by far the colossal hurricane ever. The destructive hurricane affected Florida, Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans and Louisiana. The infamous Katrina claimed lives of many and broke down copious amounts of infrastructure. The damages caused by the natural disaster are recorded to be somewhere around USD 100 billion.
Causes of Hurricane Katrina
A critical evaluation of the prominent causes of Hurricane Katrina intended to put forth the details about how this tropical depression festered into a full-fledged Category 5 Hurricane - and caused such wide-scale destruction in the United States.
Effects of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was recorded as one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in the history of United States. To understand more about the economical, environmental and social effects of hurricane Katrina, read on...
Hurricane Katrina: Facts and Information
One of the most disastrous hurricanes to hit the U.S. coast in 2005, the hurricane Katrina caused large-scale damage to life and property. Read on to know more about one of the worst natural disasters in recent history.
The Deadly History of Hurricanes and Lessons That Must Be Learned
Most people think that if they're trapped in a hurricane, they'll be killed by a flying tree or a collapsing roof. But as history has proven time and again, the deadliest storms have killed the most people with water-yet the lessons of history are being ignored.
Ruling on Hurricane Katrina Opens Government to Mass Lawsuits
Hurricane Katrina victims may finally be getting "their due" after a judge has found that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was at fault for much of the problems that occurred after the storm.
Former Bush Aides Say Katrina was Tipping Point for President
With an administration that has seen the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a multi-front Global War on Terror, and countless global catastrophes, Hurricane Katrina proved to be George W. Bush's final undoing.
Gulf Coast Still Hurting Two Years Later
On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, recovery is slow as federal funds and insurance money still have not arrived.
FEMA Knew of Toxic Trailers for Over a Year, Didn't Tell Residents
Testing of FEMA trailers from Hurricane Katrina revealed formaldehyde levels up to 400 times the normal amount for human exposure; new documentation reveals that FEMA knew all along.
Church Gives House to Katrina Victims, Who Then Sell It and Leave
The congregation of a Memphis church thought they were doing something extraordinary to help Hurricane Katrina victims by giving them a house free and clear—but once the papers were signed, the couple sold the house for a profit and went back to New Orleans.
Thanks to Katrina Evacuees, Houston’s Homicide Rate Increases
After Hurricane Katrina struck nearly a year ago, Houston, TX, took in over 150,000 evacuees—more than any other city in the country. But Houston discovered that lending a helping hand has caused crime rates to rise.
As Thousands of Gulf Coast Residents Left, Hispanics Moved In
The twin hurricanes Katrina and Rita drove nearly a half a million people from their homes along the Gulf Coast when whole communities were wiped away. But in the wake of those storms, tens of thousands of Hispanics moved in.
Hurricane Katrina Devastation Tours Selling Out Like Beignets
Gray Line Tours in New Orleans is now offering tours of the bleak devastation wrought by the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina last year. And the tour buses are filling up to capacity.
Louis Farrakahn Says Government Conspiracy Flooded New Orleans
Outspoken Islamic leader Louis Farrakhan has suggested that the American government might have blown a hole in the levee surrounding Lake Ponchartrain in New Orleans, in an attempt to flood poor black people out of the hurricane-ravaged city.
Did Katrina Free Firing Flippers?
Among the tales of destruction floating through the media following Hurricane Katrina’s destruction is a bizarre story about attack dolphins trained by the US military being swept out to open water where they may pose a threat to civilians.
Snooty Ocala Subdivision Outlaws Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
In an amazingly tacky show of inhumanity, an Ocala neighborhood has told its residents that they can’t offer temporary housing to families who have been left homeless by Hurricane Katrina.
Inviting Hurricane Evacuees Into Your Home May Prove Risky
The kindness of opening up your home to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina is an extremely generous thing to do—but be sure that your offer is not taken advantage of.
No Surprise: FEMA Chief Brown Couldn't Even Oversee Horse Shows
A not-so-surprising revelation came to light this week that FEMA's bungling director, Michael Brown, had been asked to leave his previous job and had no qualifications for the job he now holds.
Rich and Famous Also Affected By Hurricane Katrina
While many celebrities with ties to New Orleans and other areas along the Gulf coast have made public expressions of sympathy about the devastation, some have been directly affected by it.
Stars Benefit Hurricane Katrina
NBC, MTV, and BET are just a few of the networks that are participating in benefit concerts to help aid Hurricane Katrina’s victims.
A critical evaluation of the prominent causes of Hurricane Katrina intended to put forth the details about how this tropical depression festered into a full-fledged Category 5 Hurricane - and caused such wide-scale destruction in the United States.
Effects of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was recorded as one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in the history of United States. To understand more about the economical, environmental and social effects of hurricane Katrina, read on...
Hurricane Katrina: Facts and Information
One of the most disastrous hurricanes to hit the U.S. coast in 2005, the hurricane Katrina caused large-scale damage to life and property. Read on to know more about one of the worst natural disasters in recent history.
The Deadly History of Hurricanes and Lessons That Must Be Learned
Most people think that if they're trapped in a hurricane, they'll be killed by a flying tree or a collapsing roof. But as history has proven time and again, the deadliest storms have killed the most people with water-yet the lessons of history are being ignored.
Ruling on Hurricane Katrina Opens Government to Mass Lawsuits
Hurricane Katrina victims may finally be getting "their due" after a judge has found that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was at fault for much of the problems that occurred after the storm.
Former Bush Aides Say Katrina was Tipping Point for President
With an administration that has seen the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a multi-front Global War on Terror, and countless global catastrophes, Hurricane Katrina proved to be George W. Bush's final undoing.
Gulf Coast Still Hurting Two Years Later
On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, recovery is slow as federal funds and insurance money still have not arrived.
FEMA Knew of Toxic Trailers for Over a Year, Didn't Tell Residents
Testing of FEMA trailers from Hurricane Katrina revealed formaldehyde levels up to 400 times the normal amount for human exposure; new documentation reveals that FEMA knew all along.
Church Gives House to Katrina Victims, Who Then Sell It and Leave
The congregation of a Memphis church thought they were doing something extraordinary to help Hurricane Katrina victims by giving them a house free and clear—but once the papers were signed, the couple sold the house for a profit and went back to New Orleans.
Thanks to Katrina Evacuees, Houston’s Homicide Rate Increases
After Hurricane Katrina struck nearly a year ago, Houston, TX, took in over 150,000 evacuees—more than any other city in the country. But Houston discovered that lending a helping hand has caused crime rates to rise.
As Thousands of Gulf Coast Residents Left, Hispanics Moved In
The twin hurricanes Katrina and Rita drove nearly a half a million people from their homes along the Gulf Coast when whole communities were wiped away. But in the wake of those storms, tens of thousands of Hispanics moved in.
Hurricane Katrina Devastation Tours Selling Out Like Beignets
Gray Line Tours in New Orleans is now offering tours of the bleak devastation wrought by the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina last year. And the tour buses are filling up to capacity.
Louis Farrakahn Says Government Conspiracy Flooded New Orleans
Outspoken Islamic leader Louis Farrakhan has suggested that the American government might have blown a hole in the levee surrounding Lake Ponchartrain in New Orleans, in an attempt to flood poor black people out of the hurricane-ravaged city.
Did Katrina Free Firing Flippers?
Among the tales of destruction floating through the media following Hurricane Katrina’s destruction is a bizarre story about attack dolphins trained by the US military being swept out to open water where they may pose a threat to civilians.
Snooty Ocala Subdivision Outlaws Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
In an amazingly tacky show of inhumanity, an Ocala neighborhood has told its residents that they can’t offer temporary housing to families who have been left homeless by Hurricane Katrina.
Inviting Hurricane Evacuees Into Your Home May Prove Risky
The kindness of opening up your home to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina is an extremely generous thing to do—but be sure that your offer is not taken advantage of.
No Surprise: FEMA Chief Brown Couldn't Even Oversee Horse Shows
A not-so-surprising revelation came to light this week that FEMA's bungling director, Michael Brown, had been asked to leave his previous job and had no qualifications for the job he now holds.
Rich and Famous Also Affected By Hurricane Katrina
While many celebrities with ties to New Orleans and other areas along the Gulf coast have made public expressions of sympathy about the devastation, some have been directly affected by it.
Stars Benefit Hurricane Katrina
NBC, MTV, and BET are just a few of the networks that are participating in benefit concerts to help aid Hurricane Katrina’s victims.