Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the five deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. It was the sixth-strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the third-strongest hurricane on record that made landfall in the United States. Katrina formed on August 23 during the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season and caused devastation along much of the north-central Gulf Coast. The most severe loss of life and property damage occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana, which flooded as the levee system catastrophically failed, in many cases hours after the storm had moved inland. The hurricane caused severe destruction across the entire Mississippi coast and into Alabama, as far as 100 miles (160 km) from the storm's center. In the 2005 Atlantic season, Katrina was the eleventh tropical storm, fifth hurricane, third major hurricane, and second Category 5 hurricane. More about Hurricane Katrina from Wikipedia »
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Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria
…dwellers for decades, delivered not just their first Lombardi trophy but optimism for the city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.”The Saints kept hope alive in this city that better days were coming,” said Shannon Sims, a 45-year-old criminal…
Saints raise their city's spirits, maybe for good
…said Shannon Sims, a 45-year-old criminal-court administrator in the crowd. They “were the force that kept us moving forward.”Hurricane Katrina battered the Saints and even knocked them out of town for a while, as it did to many New Orleanians. Now the team…
Super Bowl win gives New Orleans a rebirth story
…a hard-luck city, Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts is feeding feelings the city can overcome the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and solve long-standing problems.Forty-six-year-old Dwight Henry, co-owner of the Buttermilk Drop bakery and cafe, says…
Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever
NEW YORK - The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of “M-A-S-H” to become the most-watched program in television history.
Super Bowl most watch TV show ever
…an era when there were fewer television sets.Compelling story lines involving the city of New Orleans and its recovery from Hurricane Katrina and the quest for a second Super Bowl ring for Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning propelled the viewership.The…
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Super Bowl victory parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria
NEW ORLEANS — Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city. The Carnival-flavored parade honoring the team's 31-
Payton, Brees bask in glory of New Orleans' title
“You can't get enough of this,” the Saints' head coach said at a news conference at the Fort Lauderdale convention center Monday morning. “This thing lay in my bed next to me last night, rolled over it a couple times. I probably drooled on it. But man,
Saints raise their city's spirits, maybe for good
Fans cheer the arrival of the NFL football Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints as they drive from the Louis Armstrong International Airport to their practice facilities in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS (AP)
For New Orleans, Victory Is About More Than Football
“Our spirits are lifted,” said Peggy Fuselier, one of thousands of people who lined Veterans Memorial Boulevard outside the international airport to cheer their champions. “It's the greatest thing that could ever happen to this city.” To many
Super Bowl 44 Was Most Watched TV Program Ever
…game. The Saints' resurgence had been seen as a mirror of the ongoing recovery of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the underdogs' story propelled viewership. The Super Bowl was extra compelling because of the New Orleans…
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I know it's a strong statement, but it's actually quite accurate. It was a pathetic system before the storm.
Local people have said that time and time again … He's not saying hurricanes are good things… . What he's saying is that people were not serious about school reform [before the hurricane struck], and if they were serious, there wasn't any progress being made. And post-Katrina, there is.
I think the best thing that happened to the education system in New Orleans was hurricane Katrina. That education system was a disaster. It took hurricane Katrina to wake up the community and say we have to do better. The progress that they've made in four years is unbelievable.
We have agreed on an aggressive plan which will greatly help New Orleans’ system deliver better service to residents while it protects the environment … Protecting America’s waters is a priority at EPA. We are pleased the Sewage & Water Board shares our strong commitment to clean water.
We are pleased that, despite the devastating effects of the hurricane, the board has agreed to continue its aggressive remediation program in order to protect the public health and make the waterways safe for the people of New Orleans.
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