huricane katrina

huricane katrina

Hurricane Katrina was a devastating storm that almost caused an entire city and state to collapse. It caused thousands of people to migrate too many different locations and changed every aspect of their lives. People went days without food, water, and shelter. Mass hysteria broke out and people were begging for someone to help. Overcrowded shelters and flooded streets were only a few of the problems New Orleans faced. Trying to rescue everyone that was stranded and keeping them safe was another.
Days before the category 5 hurricane hit media, politicians, and meteorologists warned all of the New Orleans residents that this could possibly escalate into one of the worst storms to ever hit U.S. soil. I wondered to myself what everyone must have been going through; knowing that everything they owned and cherished could be destroyed because of Mother Nature. The mayor of New Orleans called for state of emergency and demanded evacuation of all citizens. Shelters were set up all around the city with one of the largest being held in the Superdome; stadium for the New Orleans Saints. People began to flock to numerous places in order to find safety. As the storm hit, America braced herself to see what was going to happen after the storm. What happened, no one could have ever expected.

The storm itself was overwhelming and caused wind speeds to reach over 110 mph. Rain, wind damage, and water surges were only a few of the problems that Hurricane Katrina caused. Imagine being crammed into a football arena and watching some of the roof being blown off because of the wind; people screaming and yelling because of the fear that their lives may be over. However, the awful events had barely even begun to occur. The storm had blown out several building windows, blown trees, cars, and other objects down, and caused huge amounts of damage to houses and other property. Media coverage began to overflow in the city and caught many graphic pictures that haunt America today. Pictures...