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
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