Hurricane Katrina 2005 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005, was the most destructive and one of the costliest tropical cyclones to hit the United States. ... The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1, 2005, and will last through November 30, 2005. ...

Timeline Economic effects Damage to infrastructure Political effects Criticism of gov't response Social effects Effects by region Effects on Mississippi Effects on New Orleans N.O. hurricane preparedness Superdome—Astrodome Civil disturbances Civil engineering and infrastructure repair Disaster relief International response Canadian response Dutch response French response Mexican response Russian response Singaporean response Swedish response Alternative theories Historical Context

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Here is a partial list of major damage to infrastructure and public works as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and, when known, their repair timeline and cost. Facilities that are destroyed or that will need to be replaced rather than repaired are listed in bold. For a national perspective on these events, see Economic effects of Hurricane Katrina. Image File history File links Katrina from NOAA/GOES 12. ... // Before landfall August 23, 2005 - The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues a statement saying that Tropical Depression Twelve had formed over the southeastern Bahamas. ... Hurricane Katrina has already had significant economic effects, which are expected to continue. ... The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina has already begun to have significant political effects manifested in criticism of the government response. ... The neutrality of this section is disputed. ... The Social effects of Hurricane Katrina are complex and yet to be fully determined. ... This article describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina on different regions of the United States and nearby areas. ... About 800,000 people suffered power outages in Mississippi according to the Clarion-Ledger. ... The effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans was extremely severe, resulting from one of the most deadly natural disasters in U.S. history. ... New Orleans, Louisiana sits between (and below) the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. ... The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the Superdome, is a large, multi-purpose sports and exhibition facility located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (29. ... The Reliant Astrodome, formerly the Astrodome, is a domed sports stadium, the first of its kind. ... In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, looting, violence, and criminal activity became serious problems in the evacuated city of New Orleans. ... After Category 4 storm Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans, on the night before August 29, 2005, several flood control constructions failed. ... The inept disaster recovery response to Hurricane Katrina began four days after the storm, with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparations that ranged from logistical supply deployments to a mortuary team with refrigerated trucks. ... Many countries and international organizations have offered the United States relief aid in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ... A 4-ship task force with Operation UNISON departing Halifax Harbour on September 6, 2005 for the U.S. Gulf Coast. ... Royal Netherlands Marine Corps Emblem Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende stated that the Netherlands was prepared to help the United States in a number of ways. ... The French Navy has made naval ships deployed in the Caribbean available for any requested assistance, one of them being the frigate Ventôse (displayed above) France was one of the first nations to offer aid to the United States in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ... Mexican troops from the 1st Army Corps On August 30 Mexican President Vicente Fox sent his condolences to President George W. Bush, In the name of the people and of the government of Mexico, I assure you of my deepest and most sincere condolences for the devastating effects caused by... Heavy transport Ilyushin Il-76M(T/D) (displayed above) aircrafts was, as of August 30, on standby from the Ramenskoe airport. ... The Republic of Singapore Air Force committed four CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 45 personnel toward the relief effort in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ... NASA satellite image (March 15, 2002) of a snow-covered Scandinavia Sweden received on September 1, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a general plea for disaster aid from the United States and the Swedish Rescue Services Agency made a formal offer of help through the Swedish Embassy in... Following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina, various conjectures were put forward suggesting that Katrina was not an ordinary natural event, but was instead influenced by human behavior or supernatural forces. ... Hurricane Katrina was the fourth most intense to hit the United States in recorded history. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Ongoing events • Abramoff-Reed gambling scandal • Dengue outbreak in Singapore • Edinburgh Festival • Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan • Fuel prices • Gomery Comm. ... Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005, was the most destructive and one of the costliest tropical cyclones to hit the United States. ... Hurricane Katrina has already had significant economic effects, which are expected to continue. ...

Alabama

Mobile

• Highways/Roads
  • Cochrane Bridge over Mobile Bay was hit by a flotel (floating habitat used by oil platform crews) that broke loose of its moorings. As of 31 August, it was determined that the damage was not critical, but only one lane (out of two) in each direction was opened. This is important due to the fact that the bridge is the I-10 Hazardous Materials route due to the underwater tunnels that cross under the Mobile River.
  • The causeway crossing the Mobile Delta (US Highway 90/98) was closed before the storm and was completely submerged during the hurricane. Parts of the causeway have been reopened while damage is being evaluated for the rest.

Flotel, a composition of the terms floating hotel, refers to the installation of living quarters on top of rafts or semi-submersible platforms. ... August 31 is the 243rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (244th in leap years), with 122 days remaining, as the final day of August. ...

Kentucky

Christian County

• Public Buildings
  • Christian County High School near Hopkinsville has partially collapsed.

Hopkinsville is a city located in Christian County, Kentucky. ...

Louisiana

New Orleans

• Highways/Roads
  • I-10 Twin Span leading east toward [[Street canal at the Hammond Highway bridge has failed and the rising water is about to overwhelm the pumps on that canal.
    • Efforts *Public Buildings
  • Superdome
    • Two sections of the roof were compromised during the storm.
    • The dome's waterproof membrane has essentially been peeled off.
    • Sewer system has backed up.
• Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
  • reopened to humanitarian relief and rescue operations on August 30
  • reopened to commercial cargo flights on September 10; will reopen to commercial passenger service on September 13

[1] (PDF) Location of Interstate 10 Interstate 10 (abbreviated I-10) is the southernmost east-west, coast-to-coast interstate highway in the United States. ... The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the Superdome, is a large, multi-purpose sports and exhibition facility located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (29. ... Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (IATA: MSY, ICAO: KMSY), formerly Moisant Field, is located in Kenner, Louisiana and is the primary commercial airport for the greater New Orleans area of southeast Louisiana. ...

Mississippi

Hancock County

• Highways/Roads
  • Bridge between Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian is out, according to The Clarion-Ledger.

Harrison County

• Highways/Roads
  • Biloxi-Ocean Springs bridge totally gone (WLBT).
  • US 90 "totally gone" in numerous reports through Biloxi and Gulfport (heavy debris and damage to the roadbed)
• Public Buildings
  • Keesler Air Force Base near Biloxi has extensive damage.