Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast, what policies have changed?
National Center for Disaster Prepardness
AUGUST 22, 2024
A look at some key legislation since Hurricane Katrina. By Zayna Syed Streets that looked like canals, the Superdome surrounded by water, scores of displaced people on highway overpasses —these are some of the historic images that emerged from the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina. As we approach the hurricane’s 19th anniversary, it is worth looking at how much Katrina has influenced emergency management and the legislation crafted in its wake.
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