The Probability of a Major Hurrican Hitting New Orleans

Potential for major hurricanes to attack New Orleans Directory Introduction 3 Introduction 3 Hypothesis 7 Analysis and Method 8 Conclusion 10 References 12 Appendix 14 Executive Summary Louisiana State New Orleans is located at the second lowest elevation among major US cities doing. This is just like an island, surrounded by water. In response to the low altitude, the lakes, rivers and surrounding wetlands are a dangerous combination, the Army Corps of Corps built a series of dams throughout the city to enhance its protection.

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, it left tragedy and destruction. As one of the worst hurricanes that hit the land of the United States, Hurricane Katrina robbed 1,836 people and brought about $ 81 billion in property damage. For New Orleans it's not surprising that a major refurbishment is important. Hyatt Hotel is one of the last hotels to resume after hurricane. After six years of closure, Regency was refurbished with new window, brand new room, expanded conference room, and brand new luxurious entrance. All of these will total $ 275 million. The inside and the outside are beautiful hotels, and the resurrection of the Regency proves the unbreakable spirit of The Big Easy

August 23, 2005; Hurricane Katrina formed in the Bahamas and landed in Florida. On the 29th, it attacked and destroyed New Orleans by the third landing, becoming the most deadly hurricane in the 2005 season, becoming one of the five worst hurricanes in American history. If you look at the hurricanes that caused Katrina, precautionary measures, racial discrimination, class disparities, and the age of the government, this is all avoided. As an article in the newspaper "Katrina autopsy: Four storms, not just one", we have to ask ourselves whether "natural" disasters are truly natural or a product of people.