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Video of formation Formed over the bahamas.
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Katrina in FloridaThe hurricane hit florida and now drifts towards New Orleans nearing 80 mph winds
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Weakens to a tropical storm while on land. As it goes into the gulf it turns into a category 2 hurricane. Many national guard troops were sent out to prepare.
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11 people dead in Florida from the hurricane. Katrina grows into a category 3 hurricane. Evacuation warnings were sent out.
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Evacuation in New OrleansKatrina grows into a category 5 hurricane. People go to shelters to prepare for the hurricane
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Buras after Katrina Katrina died down to a category 4 hurricane and touched land near Buras, La. Katrina had ripped 2 hole in the superdome with 10,000 refugees inside.
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Video of the destruction Death toll is 100 dead in mississippi. New Orleans is filled to 80% of water forcing some people to get on roof tops. Loot has occured and many people stranded. Helicopters and boats help get people to safety.
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Website with facts Looting was growing and gas prices were near $3+ a gallon. There was also a shortage of crops.
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Website with the facts 30,000 national guards were deployed because of looting and carjackings. Fundraisers were started to help the hurricane victums.
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website for the facts National guards came in convoys with food, water, and weapons. $10.5 billion to cover the immediate rescue and relief efforts was given by congress.