Scientist had predicted that a major storm was approaching and evacuation should take place. (History 2) These states were in panic mode. “New Orleans was at particular risk. Though about half the city actually lies above sea level, its average elevation is about six feet below sea level–and it is completely surrounded by water.” ( History 2) To help with flooding with the surrounding lakes engineers had created a barrier called levees, these blockades were demolished during the disaster. As the storm had started to approach the rain had also increased in some places it had raised to 9 meters. (“history” 3) this substantial amount of rain had caused some flooding in home and had worried the people. As people's homes started to fill to the rim with water they would climb their roofs and attics to escape to get to safety. One thing had lead to another and evacuation was needed. Although Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana were all greatly affected by this hurricane the main city that had gone through the most damage was New Orleans. Since many civilians were unable to evacuate the city had opened up the Superdome as a shelter. Most of the citizens that had needed this protection where the homeless and people who did not own cars or any types of transportation. Overall there was complete chaos and the civilians were
Scientist had predicted that a major storm was approaching and evacuation should take place. (History 2) These states were in panic mode. “New Orleans was at particular risk. Though about half the city actually lies above sea level, its average elevation is about six feet below sea level–and it is completely surrounded by water.” ( History 2) To help with flooding with the surrounding lakes engineers had created a barrier called levees, these blockades were demolished during the disaster. As the storm had started to approach the rain had also increased in some places it had raised to 9 meters. (“history” 3) this substantial amount of rain had caused some flooding in home and had worried the people. As people's homes started to fill to the rim with water they would climb their roofs and attics to escape to get to safety. One thing had lead to another and evacuation was needed. Although Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana were all greatly affected by this hurricane the main city that had gone through the most damage was New Orleans. Since many civilians were unable to evacuate the city had opened up the Superdome as a shelter. Most of the citizens that had needed this protection where the homeless and people who did not own cars or any types of transportation. Overall there was complete chaos and the civilians were