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NL888 Posted 14 years ago
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What does "It doesn't take a Katrina" mean?
What does "it" refer to? The storm Isaac? Isaac will not act like the monster Katrina?
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n Biloxi, Miss., officials instituted new height requirements on homes in low-lying areas, said Vincent Creel, a city spokesman. New seaside homes have been built bigger, stronger and from 13 to 20 feet off the ground. Though Isaac did not require a mandatory evacuation for the coastal city, residents cleared store shelves of bottled water, flashlights, batteries and other supplies — a sign they're taking the storm seriously, Creel said.
"It doesn't take a Katrina," Creel said. "A minimal storm can do damage. We just hope people continue to be vigilant."
In Bayou La Batre, Ala., language barrier — not the storm surge or high winds — was one of the lasting failures from Katrina. The city's sizable Asian community didn't understand many of the dangers that lingered after the 2005 hurricane, including black mold in homes, which sickened many residents.
Context:
n Biloxi, Miss., officials instituted new height requirements on homes in low-lying areas, said Vincent Creel, a city spokesman. New seaside homes have been built bigger, stronger and from 13 to 20 feet off the ground. Though Isaac did not require a mandatory evacuation for the coastal city, residents cleared store shelves of bottled water, flashlights, batteries and other supplies — a sign they're taking the storm seriously, Creel said.
"It doesn't take a Katrina," Creel said. "A minimal storm can do damage. We just hope people continue to be vigilant."
In Bayou La Batre, Ala., language barrier — not the storm surge or high winds — was one of the lasting failures from Katrina. The city's sizable Asian community didn't understand many of the dangers that lingered after the 2005 hurricane, including black mold in homes, which sickened many residents.
Top answer
It has no antecedent; it's a dummy subject. The sentence means that a storm doesn't have to be as severe as Hurricane Katrina in order to pose a threat.
- It has no antecedent; it's a dummy subject.
- The sentence means that a storm doesn't have to be as severe as Hurricane Katrina in order to pose a threat.
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It has no antecedent; it's a dummy subject. The sentence means that a storm doesn't have to be as severe as Hurricane Katrina in order to pose a threat.
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