Floods happen when there is a sudden surge in water and the ground cannot absorb all the water. One example is a flash flood where storms come in and rain continuiously. The runoff can go very fast and can push a car on its side. There are many other types of floods like snow melting, sea level rising, and landslides and mudslides.
In 2005, Hurrican Katrina created one of the worst floods in New Orleans. More than 80% of the city was under water. About 1,800 people died and millions displaced. Many houses were damaged and destroyed; people did everything they could to save their belongings. FEMA, a government agency was founded after Hurricane Katrina and they help with different types of natural disasters like floods and house fires.
Many companies and organizations are helping donate food, mobile feeding units, distributing hygiene kits, finding animals, and providing food. Some are: Companion Animal Alliance, American Humane Association, MAP International, Operation Blessing International, and the Louisiana Flood Relief Fund.
