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Monday, 09 August 2004
Hurricane Katrina Reconstruction Figures
--To date, the majority of damaged homes in New Orleans have NOT EVEN BEEN TOUCHED since the storm
--It may take upwards of 10 YEARS to rebuild and revitalize some areas
 
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The IDS Reports on Y'ALL's Winter Break Trip


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Students spend winter break helping locals rebuild almost 3 years after Katrina
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While most students were recovering from finals, 120 students kicked off their winter break by spending six days in Mississippi and Louisiana.

Katrina Facts

  • Katrina Facts 1

    180 miles of Gulf Coast was destroyed
    --The damage is estimated at more than $100 billion
    --More than 300,000 homes were destroyed
    --Nearly 2,000 people lost their lives

  • Katrina Facts 2

    Hurricane Katrina Damage Figures
    --118 million cubic yards of debris were left behind
    --If stacked on a football field, the debris would reach 10.5 miles high

  • Katrina Facts 3

    Hurricane Katrina Reconstruction Figures
    --To date, the majority of damaged homes in New Orleans have NOT EVEN BEEN TOUCHED since the storm
    --It may take upwards of 10 YEARS to rebuild and revitalize some areas

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