Hurricane Rita was an extremely powerful hurricane that caused widespread damage across parts of Mexico and the southern United States in 2005, with over 100 deaths reported and damage to houses, infrastructure, and fishing harbours. Recovery efforts included temporary housing, volunteers helping with recovery, the army delivering aid, and sandbags being used to reduce flooding.

1. By Ethan and Sydney

2. Hurricane Rita was the fourth
most intense Atlantic hurricane
ever recorded and the most
intense tropical cyclone ever
recorded in mexico.

3. Houses were damaged/destroyed
Oil and gas prices went up
Flooding
Trees knocked down
Electric equipment caught fire
Roads closed
113 deaths reported
Fishing harbours were damaged/destroyed

4. •Temporary housing was made
•People volunteered to help with
the recovery
•Army helped deliver food and
water
•Sandbags were placed
•Evacuation