Level Of Development

Mayanmar is a LEDC (low economic develped city) whereas New Orleans is a MEDC (major economic developed city)

 
The land which was affected

 
Population density of the area

 
Magnitude or size of the storm:

Low lying Irrawaddy delta, an area of islands and rivers was affected in Myanmar by the Cyclone Nargis and was At least 4 metres in storm surge. Low lying Mississippi delta area in New Orleans by the Hurricane Katrina caused 8.5 meters in storm surge.

 
Frequency - how often storms occur in these areas:

 
The time of the event:
Cyclone Nargis happened on May 2nd 2008
and Hurricane Katrina happened on August 29th 2005

 
Prediction:

Despite India tracking the cyclone it hammered the Burmese coast with little notice given to the Burmese people, who have low levels of technology and low literacy rates, but hurricane katrina was spotted and tracked by the National Hurricane centre.

 
Level of preparation for the event:
Mass evacuation orders were made, 1,000 people were bussed out of New Orleans every hour. The response after the storm was criticised for being slow, but the US army did arrive to help. Also,Burma refused initial aid attempts from foreign countries for 2 days, and only then allowed in people with Visas.

Eventually, India, Italy, Bangladesh, Malaysia, The UK and USA committed troops, food aid and cash to the country, but Katrina had Internal aid from FEMA, a branch of the US government was $85 billion. The US corps. of engineers set about draining New Orleans immediately .

 
Government response AFTER the event: