Lasting+Effects+of+Hurricane+Katrina

//The help:// The nation was in turmoil after the infamous Hurricane Katrina blew over the Gulf Coast and damaged the beautiful city of New Orleans in 2005. Many wealthy Americans donated their means toward repairing the city, and some shelters opened for those whose homes were destroyed. In result to these hard times, the largest United Nations World Summit in history was held in New York City, which discussed how nations could come together and help one another out. In relation, the famous Live 8 concert was held around the world to benefit the “Make Poverty History” campaign. Although these were troubled times for America, we managed to keep our spirits high with various forms relief.

//The lack of help:// Although Hurricane Katrina victims received help from donations and charities, they did not receive much help at all from the government. In fact, the Federal Emergency Management Agency also known as FEMA, stopped all funding for Katrina victims. This became a grand scheme because Katrina victims had no place to go once FEMA backed out, and therefore the city of New Orleans reeked of poverty. //The economy:// Not only did this natural disaster cause turmoil to the people who were affected, but it also made oil prices rise due to the economic effects. It didn’t just affect the people of New Orleans but also created an impact for all Americans. The economic downfall due to this natural disaster became a burden to all ordinary Americans as it affected their personal income as well.