Criticism of the government response to Hurricane Katrina

The government response to Hurricane Katrina fell under heavy criticism during the aftermath in the US in 2005. Local, State, and Federal Government were accused of failing to prepare and respond effectively to the natural disaster.

Hurricane Katrina landed on August 29th, 2005. Within days, the US Government’s role in preparations and responding to the storm was covered in heavy public debate. It is thought to be the largely televised footage of distressed politicians and residents who remained in New Orleans without water, food or shelter following the hurricane to be the cause of the criticism. The deaths of several citizens by lack of supplies, and the treatment of evacuees in facilities such as the Superdome also came undone to criticism in the media.