Hotel
The family went to a hotel in Bossier City to hide from the hurricane.
News
At the hotel, they followed the news and were shocked about the hurricane's destruction.
Evacuate
Because the hurricane was coming, Samantha's family had to avacuate
Katrina
It is the name of the hurricane
Prom dress
Samantha's prom dress was something she wanted to bring with her, but couldn't.
Mud
When Samantha's family returned home, mud was everywhere.
Fortunate
Samantha felt fortunate because she did not lose anyone that was important to her.
Journal
The whole reading is parts of Samantha's journal
Levee
On August 30th, the levees broke and water spilled into the streets.
Necessity
Samantha's mother asked her to only bring the necessities.
Untouched
Samantha's prom dress looked clean and untouched after they washed it before the prom.
Camper
In September, Samantha's family had to move to a camper to live temporarily.
paranoid
Samantha mentioned her father was usually paranoid about distasters.
Bookshelf
Samantha's put things on top of her bookshelf so they would be safe in case water got in.