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New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA. “The Big Easy”. Food. MUSIC. History/Culture. August 29, 2005: Katrina Strikes. 175 mph winds 1800+ confirmed deaths (700 others considered missing) Estimated over $90 billion in damages (more than 2x Andrew). Still DRY. Destruction. Aid. Tarp Roof.

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New Orleans, LA

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  1. New Orleans, LA

  2. “The Big Easy”

  3. Food

  4. MUSIC

  5. History/Culture

  6. August 29, 2005: Katrina Strikes

  7. 175 mph winds • 1800+ confirmed deaths • (700 others considered missing) • Estimated over $90 billion in damages • (more than 2x Andrew)

  8. Still DRY

  9. Destruction

  10. Aid

  11. Tarp Roof Rebuilding Begins

  12. From this point until today: -Some people struggle, receiving no help -Many repair their homes and get right back on their feet -A large number of people never return -Most things, through a slow and steady process, are back to pre-storm conditions today -Some neighborhoods are still in dire need of one last push to help their people out

  13. The dichotomy continues: some people are… Comfortably back in their homes within 6-12 months Still working hard to make progress, even years later

  14. 1 year later: nearly normal

  15. 1 year Later: Nearly Unchanged

  16. French Quarter ‘09

  17. Tulane University Today

  18. The Lower 9th Ward • A middle, working class neighborhood • Predominantly African-American • (city is 68% black) • Arguably the hardest hit area of the city • Has received little help and has made little progress since the storm

  19. Lower 9th: 2009

  20. There is still work to be done!!! • Help the Lower 9th Ward and other remaining areas return to full strength • New Orleans became what it is today due its hardworking and soulful people • Make a difference in someone’s life today by donating your time or money!

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