Catharine Hurricane
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Catharine Hurricane
Fill in the gaps using the words: volunteers, officials, disaster, government, storm, preparedness, Hurricane, wind speed, shelters, rescue teams, impact, flooding, profound, loss, resilience, overwhelming
Hurricane Catharine hit New Orleans with tremendous force. Starting as a tropical _______________(1) in the Gulf of Mexico, it grew into a powerful storm, reaching a category 4 level according to the National _______________(2) Center. As the weather forecast warned of the incoming disaster, the local _______________(3) ordered an evacuation to protect public safety.
In the days leading up to the hurricane, _______________(4) worked tirelessly to prepare _______________(5) for people in need. Despite these efforts, the storm intensity surprised many, with high _______________(6) and heavy rainfall leading to massive _______________(7). Infrastructure damage was severe, causing an extended power outage across the city.
The impact of Hurricane Catharine on the community was _______________(8). First responders and search and _______________(9) worked around the clock to help those trapped by rising waters. The economic _______________(10) was significant as many businesses filed insurance claims due to damages.
The _______________(11) response highlighted weaknesses in the city’s preparedness, prompting discussions on how to better manage future storms. The economic loss was _______________(12), affecting families and businesses alike. Many volunteers came forward to assist in the aftermath, showcasing the city's _______________(13).
The community _______________(14) was both deep and lasting, with public safety remaining a primary concern. Local government _______________(15) are now focused on strengthening the city's defenses against future storms. This tragic event reminded everyone of the importance of _______________(16) and the value of community support.
Can You Tell which Sentences are True and which are False?
1 Hurricane Catharine was classified as a category 5 storm.
2 The local government ordered an evacuation to ensure the safety of residents.
3 Many volunteers helped prepare shelters before the hurricane hit.
4 The storm caused minimal damage to the city's infrastructure.
5 The economic impact of the hurricane affected both families and businesses.
6 The community's response to the disaster showed a lack of resilience.
7 Local officials are now working to improve the city's defenses against future storms.
Read the text. What do the numbers stand for?
2005
100 000
1800
15
1.2 million
50
10 000
160 billion
800 000
On August 26, 2005, both Louisiana and Mississippi activated their emergency response plans and began preparations for evacuations along the coast. Many people who did not were unable to for medical reasons or had limited access to transportation. It is estimate that around 1.2 million people evacuated the metropolitan New Orleans region and that about 100,000 people remained in New Orleans. Of those remaining, around 10,000 went to the Superdome shelter before the storm. When the waves and storm surge hit the coastline, the structures along the coast in Mississippi were completely destroyed and further inland experienced catastrophic flooding. In New Orleans, the combination of surge and waves lead to failure and overtopping of the levee system. More than 50 breaches of the levee system lead to flooding that eventually covered 80% of the city of New Orleans to depth above 15 ft. in some places. Because the city of New Orleans is mostly below sea level, and most of the pump stations used to remove rain water from the city were disabled by the storm, the water stayed in the city. Overall, more than 1,800 people lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Katrina. More than 1,500 death occurred in Louisiana, around 230 in Mississippi, and 14 in Florida. Katrina is the third deadliest hurricane in U.S. history. In New Orleans, people were trapped in their houses and on their roofs as the rapidly rising water caught many people by surprise. The flooding and widespread damage from Katrina delayed rescue and aid efforts for days. Besides the death toll, hurricane Katrina left many people homeless as more than 800,000 housing units were destroyed or damaged in the storm. Katrina is the costliest U.S hurricane, with estimated damage over $81 billion and costs over $160 billion (2005 US dollars). |
Correct Answers:
1
False - The text states that Hurricane Catharine reached a category 4 level, not category 5.
2
True - The text mentions that the local government ordered an evacuation for public safety.
3
True - The text indicates that volunteers worked hard to prepare shelters before the hurricane.
4
False - The text describes the infrastructure damage as severe, not minimal.
5
True - The text states that the economic loss affected both families and businesses.
6
False - The text highlights the community's resilience in the aftermath of the disaster.
7
True - The text mentions that local officials are focused on strengthening defenses against future storms.
Correct answers:
1. storm
2. Hurricane
3. government
4. volunteers
5. shelters
6. wind speed
7. flooding
8. profound
9. rescue teams
10. loss
11. disaster
12 overwhelming
13 resil
14
15
16