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