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Hurricane Katrina Recovery

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The large-scale natural disaster that I chose was that of Hurricane Katrina from 2005. Although the damage and lives lost was catastrophic, the toll it took on the race relations, political rhetoric, and emergency response tactics was more evident throughout the recovery process. This hurricane produced as many heroes as it did villains. It also brought about improvements in weather forecasting and natural disaster communications. Hurricane Katrina also displaced countless families, most who lost their homes and belongings. “Hurricane Katrina was a devastating category 4 hurricane that overpowered the levees of New Orleans, which were only designed for category 3. It gave way massive flooding, thousands of deaths, and cost millions of insurance …show more content…

It caused countless deaths, displaced hundreds of families throughout the United States, and destroyed thousands of homes. However, not all the consequences of the hurricane were negative. There were several countries that contributed money, supplies, and manpower to help assist the recovery effort almost as soon as Hurricane Katrina dissipated into thin air. It should also be noted that despite all the aid that was rendered to the United States in support of the recovery effort, there are still sections of New Orleans that have not been rebuilt whatsoever. Furthermore, there were funds that went unaccounted for to this very day. “ Allies offered $854 million in cash and oil. But only $40 million has been used so far for disaster victims or reconstruction” (Solomon, 2007).

Whatever aid was used went towards temporary housing, food, and social services. It’s a shame that because of the American government being way too bureaucratic or proud to accept aid from any country that offered. A lot of supplies were either unused or denied outright due to red tape or bureaucratic limits on how aid can be spent. Needless to say that the government’s response as a whole to the Hurricane Katrina left a lot to be desired and brought about changes to how the Federal Government reacts to natural disasters.
Hurricane Katrina’s impact on global trade could be summarized using Hurricane Katrina’s impact on New Orleans. The …show more content…

Another negative consequence of Hurricane Katrina was the damage to Louisiana’s thriving sugar cane industry.
The humanitarian dimensions of the affected were that of lawlessness, looting, and loss of life. After the hurricane had passed, criminals started looting and stealing. Now, it would be one thing to steal basic necessities for themselves and their families. Items such as food, water, and clothing, were not frowned upon as much as those stealing televisions, computers, and cars. Not to mention the fact that corrupt cops were also guilty of those crimes and so much more. Those law enforcement officers that did remain had to deal with not only the criminals but also that of the reputation of those aforementioned cops. Another outcome of Hurricane Katrina was the evacuation successes and failures, of which were many of

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