Facts About Hurricane Katrina:

What date did the hurricane hit the Gulf Coast?

It hit the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005.

 

How much did Hurricane Katrina cost?

Hurricane Katrina was one of the costliest hurricanes in the United States. The destruction from the hurricane cost 91 billion dollars.

 

How many people were affected by the hurricane?

The hurricane affected 15 million people. It affected people as far as the economy, evacuations, and  gas prices.

 

How many people lost their jobs due to the hurricane ? 

There were 400,000 people that lost their job from the disaster. This sent the Gulf into a crisis as well.

 

How many people lost their lifes from the hurricane?

There were 1,836 people lost their life. This made it the 3rd deadliest hurricane ever.

 

How many houses were washed away in the disaster? 

There were 275,000 houses destroyed from the disaster.