Hurricane Katrina 2005 Atlantic hurricane season Lowest pressure 902 mbar (hPa; 26. ... The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, shattering previous records on repeated occasions. ...

General Image File history File links Katrina-noaaGOES12. ... Timeline Meteorological history Preparations New Orleans preparedness Impact This article contains a historical timeline of the events of Hurricane Katrina. ... The path of Hurricane Katrina. ... This article covers the details of the Preparations for Hurricane Katrina, a major category 5 hurricane that devastated parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. ... New Orleans, Louisiana sits between (and below) the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. ... Economic effects Political effects Criticism of gov't response Social effects Effects by region Effects on Mississippi Effects on New Orleans Levee failures Infrastructure repairs Reconstruction Relief The economic effects of Hurricane Katrina, which hit Louisiana and Mississippi in late August 2005, were far-reaching. ... The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina has already begun to have significant political effects manifested in the failure of the US Army Corps flood protection that experts agree should have held against Katrinas storm surge as well as criticism of government response. ... The criticism of the government response to Hurricane Katrina primarily consisted of condemnations of mismanagement and lack of preparation in the relief effort in response to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. ... The impact and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina led to one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the history of the United States. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans was catastrophic and long-lasting. ... Sketch of New Orleans (shaded grey), indicating the locations of the principal breaches in the levees/floodwalls (dark blue arrows). ... As a result of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, there were extensive failures of the levees and flood walls protecting New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding communities. ... The effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans was catastrophic. ... Disaster relief International response Analysis This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Many countries and international organizations have offered the United States relief aid in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ... Alternative theories Historical context Media coverage Other wikis 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 third most intense to hit the United States in recorded history. ... Many representatives of the news media reporting on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina became directly involved in the unfolding events, instead of simply reporting. ... Commons: Katrina images Wikinews: Katrina stories Wikisource: Katrina sources

This article covers the Hurricane Katrina effects by region, within the United States and Canada. The effects of Hurricane Katrina, in August 2005, were catastrophic and widespread. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history. The storm was large and had an effect on several different areas of North America. Lowest pressure 902 mbar (hPa; 26. ... Mount Pinatubo eruption, 1991 A natural disaster is the consequence of the combination of a natural hazard (a physical event e. ... List of United States disasters by death toll is a list of notable disasters which occurred in the United States or involved US citizens, in a definable incident. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ...

Path of Hurricane Katrina in North America ( enlarge).

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Florida

Damage to a mobile home in Davie, Florida following Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina's first landfall was in South Florida, where it hit as a Category 1 hurricane. The damage was fairly minimal, and 11 fatalities were reported.^[1] More than 1 million customers were left without electricity, and damage in Florida was estimated at between $1 and $2 Billion (with most of the damage coming from flooding and overturned trees). ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (3008x2000, 4232 KB) http://www. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (3008x2000, 4232 KB) http://www. ... Davie is a town located in Broward County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 75,720. ... Location of metropolitan area in the state of Florida Major cities Miami, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida Area  - Total  - Water 15,896 km² (6,137 mi²) 2,621 km² (1,011 mi²) 16. ... The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of tropical depression and tropical storm and thereby become hurricanes; the categories it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. ... Lightning strikes during a night-time thunderstorm. ... ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ... ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ...

Damage to an Exxon gas station in Pensacola, Florida during Hurricane Katrina.

Two traffic fatalities related to Katrina were also reported on the Florida Panhandle in Walton County, and moderate to locally heavy damage was reported in the western part of the Panhandle (on the outer edge of Katrina), which had already been hit hard by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and Hurricane Dennis in July, 2005.^[2] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1499x1037, 609 KB) Summary From [1], an Exxon gas station remains open in Pensacola, Florida despite having lost its roof during Hurricane Katrina. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1499x1037, 609 KB) Summary From [1], an Exxon gas station remains open in Pensacola, Florida despite having lost its roof during Hurricane Katrina. ... Exxon Mobil Corporation or ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is an oil producer and distributor formed on November 30, 1999, by the merger of Exxon and Mobil. ... Nickname: Location of Pensacola, Florida (top left) Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Escambia Government  - Mayor John Fogg Area  - City 39. ... The Florida Panhandle is the region of the state of Florida which includes the westernmost 16 counties in the state. ... Walton County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Lowest pressure 910 mbar (hPa) Damage $19. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hurricane Dennis was the fourth named storm, second hurricane, and first major hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Federal disaster areas: all counties in Mississippi and Louisiana, 22 counties in western Alabama, and 11 in Florida.

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Louisiana    

Hurricane Katrina made its second landfall on August 29, 2005, as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana. As such, the primary areas that were affected were southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi, including the cities of New Orleans, Louisiana, and the parishes of St. Tammany, Jefferson, Terrebonne, Plaquemines, Lafourche, and St. Bernard. is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of tropical depression and tropical storm and thereby become hurricanes; the categories it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. ... Buras-Triumph is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nickname: Location in the State of Louisiana and the United States Coordinates: Country United States State Louisiana Parish Orleans Founded 1718 Government  - Mayor Ray Nagin (D) Area  - City  350. ... Jefferson Parish is a parish in Louisiana that includes most of the suburbs of New Orleans. ... Terrebonne Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Plaquemines Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Lafourche Parish is a parish located in the south of the state of Louisiana. ... St. ...

According to officials nearly one million people were temporarily without electricity in Louisiana for several weeks. On September 1, 2005, 800,000 homes were without electricity. Numerous roadways were flooded or damaged and many evacuations conducted by boat and helicopter. Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Approximately 18,000 National Guardsmen were dispatched to New Orleans as part of the disaster relief effort. The United States Navy also announced that four amphibious ships would be sent from Norfolk, Virginia within a few days to assist the relief efforts. The United States National Guard is a component of the United States Army (the Army National Guard) and the United States Air Force (the Air National Guard). ... The United States Navy, also known as the USN or the U.S. Navy, is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ... Motto: Crescas (Latin for, Thou shalt grow. ...

By July 1, 2006, when new population estimates were calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of the state of Louisiana declined by 219,563, or 4.87%.^[3] is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

New Orleans

An aerial view of the flooding near downtown New Orleans. The Superdome is at center.

Main article: Effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans

Although Mayor Ray Nagin ordered a mandatory evacuation of the city by August 29, 2005, many were unable to evacuate for a variety of reasons, such as a lack of transportation.^[4] Approximately one million people had fled the city and its surrounding suburbs by the evening of August 28, while about 80,000 to 90,000 people remained in the city, with 10,000-12,000 taking shelter at the Louisiana Superdome. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2878x1850, 4497 KB) Summary From [1], an aerial view from a United States Navy helicopter showing floodwaters around the much of the New Orleans Central Business District in New Orleans. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2878x1850, 4497 KB) Summary From [1], an aerial view from a United States Navy helicopter showing floodwaters around the much of the New Orleans Central Business District in New Orleans. ... Nickname: Location in the State of Louisiana and the United States Coordinates: Country United States State Louisiana Parish Orleans Founded 1718 Government  - Mayor Ray Nagin (D) Area  - City  350. ... Superdome redirects here. ... The effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans was catastrophic and long-lasting. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr. ... is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year (241st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Superdome redirects here. ...

By August 31, eighty percent (80%) of the city of New Orleans was flooded by Hurricane Katrina, with some parts of the city under 20 feet (6.1 meters) of water. Over 50 breaches in region's levee system were catalogued, five of which resulted in massive flooding of New Orleans. The 17th Street Canal levee was just south of the Hammond Highway Bridge. Levees around the London Avenue breached in two location, one near Robert E. Lee Boulevard and one near Mirabeau Avenue. Two breaches in the Industrial Canal resulted in a highly destructive and lethal flooding of the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood. Levee repair efforts were undertaken, involving reinforcing the levees with 3,000 pound (1,400 kg) sandbags deployed by U.S. Army Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters. The 17th Street Canal levee repair was completed by September 5. August 31 is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Woman walks dog along the levee beside the floodwall on the Metarie side of the Canal, 11 November, 2005. ... The United States Army is the largest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ... The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a versatile, twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. ... The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a medium-lift utility or assault helicopter derived from the twin-turboshaft engine, single rotor Sikorsky S-70. ... September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Many refugees were trapped in flooded houses and rooftops waiting to be rescued. The Superdome sustained significant damage, including two sections of the roof that were compromised, and the dome's waterproof membrane had essentially been peeled off. On August 30, Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco ordered the complete evacuation of the remaining people that sought shelter in the Superdome.^[1] They were transported to the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. August 30 is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (born December 15, 1942) is an American politician. ... Superdome redirects here. ... The Reliant Astrodome, formerly just the Astrodome, is a domed sports stadium in Houston, Texas, and is part of the Reliant Park complex. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Incorporated June 5, 1837 Government  - Mayor Bill White Area  - City  601. ...

The only route out of the city was west on the Crescent City Connection as the I-10 (twin span) bridge travelling east towards Slidell, Louisiana had collapsed. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway was also carrying emergency traffic only. A compass rose with west highlighted This article refers to the cardinal direction; for other uses see West (disambiguation). ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 10 Interstate 10 (abbreviated I-10) is the southernmost east-west, coast-to-coast interstate highway in the United States. ... The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST, internally called HT-7U) is a project being undertaken to construct an experimental superconducting tokamak magnetic fusion energy reactor in Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province, in eastern China. ... Slidell is a city in St. ... Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Heading south on the Causeway toward New Orleans The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway consists of two parallel bridges that are the longest bridges in the world by total length. ...

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport was closed before the storm and was flooded. By August 30, it was reopened to humanitarian and rescue operations. Commercial cargo flights resumed on September 10, and commercial passenger service resumed on September 13. 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 New Orleans metropolitan area of southeast Louisiana and the second largest airport on the United States Gulf Coast. ... August 30 is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... September 10 is the 253rd day of the Gregorian calendar (254th in leap years). ... September 13 is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years). ...

St. Tammany Parish

Katrina’s western eyewall passed directly over Slidell, with winds gusting over 150 mph for long periods of time. Lakeshore Estates, Oak Harbor, Eden Isles and the homes, camps, marinas, lounges and restaurants along Highway 11, Lakeview Drive and Carr Drive were, for the most part, ruined by the storm surge. Before the water drained from the city, the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain was not found at Lakeview Drive but more than a mile away at Old Spanish Trail. Slidell is a city in St. ... Eden Isle is a census-designated place located in St. ...

The Twin Spans of I-10 between Slidell and New Orleans East were virtually destroyed, and much of I-10 in New Orleans East was under water. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway was open only to emergency traffic There was no access to Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard or Plaquemines—or any other southshore parish—through St. Tammany. The I-10 Twin Spans should not be confused with the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, which crosses Lake Pontchartrain between Metairie, Louisiana and Mandeville, Louisiana. ... Eastern New Orleans is a large section of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Heading south on the Causeway toward New Orleans The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway consists of two parallel bridges that are the longest bridges in the world by total length. ...

Inland, the wind ravaged the entire northshore. Trees and telephone poles were toppled parish-wide, opening new vistas into many a home which had never had a skylight before, and blocking rural dirt roads and interstate highways alike. On Tuesday, August 30, St. Tammany Parish announced that the parish was closed, and asked residents who had evacuated not to return until further notice.

There was no electricity or water service anywhere in the parish. Gas leaks were reported parish-wide. Hospitals are running on generators and are at capacity. Ambulance services are only responding to life-threatening emergencies.

Hurricane Katrina destroyed 4,652 St. Tammany houses and caused major damage to 9,353 houses in the parish.

Jefferson Parish

The breach on the 17th Street Canal levee caused mostly insevere street flooding within Jefferson Parish. But some lower lying areas did receive significant water damage. Woman walks dog along the levee beside the floodwall on the Metarie side of the Canal, 11 November, 2005. ... Jefferson Parish is a parish in Louisiana that includes most of the suburbs of New Orleans. ...

By one week after the storm, residents were allowed to return to their homes to retrieve essentials, provided that they could present identification proving that they lived in the parish. They were only allowed in to retrieve essential items, and were then required to leave the parish for another month.

The Sheriff of Jefferson Parish reported that he expects his district to remain uninhabitable for at least one week and that residents should not return to the area. Incidents of looting have been reported throughout affected areas of Louisiana, most notably in New Orleans. Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco ordered all roadways into the state closed. Jefferson Parish is a parish in Louisiana that includes most of the suburbs of New Orleans. ... Looting (which derives via the Hindi lut from Sanskrit lunt, to rob), sacking, or plundering is the indiscriminate taking of goods by force as part of a military or political victory, or during a catastrophe or riot, such as during war [1], natural disaster [2], rioting [3], or terrorist attack... Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (born December 15, 1942) is an American politician. ...

Terrebonne Parish

In Terrebonne Parish, signs, trees, roofs and utility poles suffered the brunt of Hurricane Katrina's fury when the storm roared across Terrebonne and Lafourche. Terrebonne Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Lafourche Parish is a parish located in the south of the state of Louisiana. ...

Plaquemines Parish

Flooding in Venice, Louisiana.

There was extensive flooding in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, and the southern part of the parish was "reclaimed" by the Mississippi River. The Belle Chasse Tunnel was flooded as well.^[5] Image File history File links PostVeniceLG.jpg Summary Flooding in Venice, Louisiana http://soundwaves. ... Image File history File links PostVeniceLG.jpg Summary Flooding in Venice, Louisiana http://soundwaves. ... Venice, Louisiana is a town in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. ... Plaquemines Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... For the river in Canada, see Mississippi River (Ontario). ...

On August 29, the President of Plaquemines Parish, Benny Rousselle, issued a statement to all residents not to return to the parish until further notice. There were no public services available and all roads were closed and impassable. He requested that only employees in Drainage, Heavy Equipment, Public Right-of-Way Maintenance and Solid Waste Departments return to the parish if possible. is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

St. Bernard Parish

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, which lies to the East of New Orleans and thus was closer to the path of the storm and the more exposed to the storm surge from the Gulf of Mexico, was rapidly flooded. This was apparently the result of extensive levee failure along the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, a 76 mile (122 km) long shipping channel, which had been dredged to provide access for about 650 deep draft ships per year. The levees were sized to hold back up to 17.5 feet (5.3 meters) of water. It is reported that up to 90% of these levees were damaged and that the failures may be measured in miles. St. ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ...

The Parish's two shelters at Chalmette High School and St. Bernard High School suffered considerable damage with flooding. Chalmette High lost much of its roof, and St. Bernard High had many broken windows. There were estimates of 300-plus evacuees at both sites.

By August 29, about 150 people were sighted on rooftops in areas that were under approximately 8-10 feet or more of water. Among those on the roofs were WDSU reporter Heath Allen and a St. Bernard resident on a Government Complex rooftop. is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... WDSU is the NBC affiliate for the New Orleans, Louisiana television market. ...

Several tragic deaths were reported at St. Rita's Nursing Home in the parish, as 34 people died due to drowning. The owners of the nursing home were arrested and charged with negligent homicide.^[6]

Washington Parish

Washington Parish, Louisiana, the tip of the boot, is located north of New Orleans. The parish received major damage due to wind damage and local flooding. The parish is home to many pine forest which millions of pine trees snapped or completely uprooted. The eye of Katrina could be seen in the eastern part of the parish, in Bogalusa. Much of Bogalusa was without power for weeks and months. Many major roads were covered by trees and were not cleared for many days. Schools did not open until October. The parish banned gas to the public for several days, which caused local hysteria. Washington Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Bogalusa is a city in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. ...

Mississippi

Main article: Effect of Hurricane Katrina on Mississippi

Long Beach, Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina: block after block was flattened under 30-foot tide.

Mississippi (all counties disaster areas): 49 lower with full assistance, green have only public assistance Category A/B.

Hurricane Katrina's devastating impact on the state of Mississippi caused a complete re-evaluation of hurricane command centers, safety, and offshore gambling. Because landfall was during daylight, many people survived by swimming to higher buildings and trees within sight. Afterward, all Mississippi counties were declared disaster areas (see map). This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (3008x2000, 2706 KB) Hurricane Katrina damage in Long Beach, Mississippi, which is west of Gulfport and east of Pass Christian. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (3008x2000, 2706 KB) Hurricane Katrina damage in Long Beach, Mississippi, which is west of Gulfport and east of Pass Christian. ... Long Beach is a city located in Harrison County, Mississippi. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 372 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (500 × 805 pixel, file size: 33 KB, MIME type: image/png) Hurricane Katrina disaster areas: Map of the state of Mississippi showing borders and names of the counties, with disaster areas from Hurricane Katrina shaded: all counties... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 372 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (500 × 805 pixel, file size: 33 KB, MIME type: image/png) Hurricane Katrina disaster areas: Map of the state of Mississippi showing borders and names of the counties, with disaster areas from Hurricane Katrina shaded: all counties... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The Gulf Coast of Mississippi suffered massive damage from the impact of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, leaving 236 people dead, 67 missing, and an estimated $125 billion in damages.^[7] Since Katrina made its third and final landfall on the Louisiana/Mississippi state line, the storm's powerful northeastern quadrant made hammered areas of Mississippi, as well as Alabama, causing extensive wind and flood damage. According to MSNBC, a 30 foot (9.1 meter) storm surge came ashore wiping out 90% of the buildings along the Biloxi-Gulfport coastline. The bridge between Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian was also damaged by the storm. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Lowest pressure 902 mbar (hPa; 26. ... is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... MSNBC, a combination of MSN and NBC, is a 24-hour cable news channel in the United States and Canada, and a news website. ... Biloxi Lighthouse (of 1848) Biloxi () is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the U.S.. The 2000 census recorded the population as 50,644. ... Gulfport, Mississippi city flag. ... Bay Saint Louis is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi. ... Location of coastal city of Pass Christian, Mississippi, east of Bay St. ...

The three counties most affected by the storm were the coastal counties, Hancock County, Harrison County, and Jackson County. Emergency command centers in the 3 coastal counties were partially disabled, prompting a re-evaluation of general hurricane emergency-center design nationwide: in Hancock county, the emergency-command headquarters were swamped by a 32-foot (11-m) storm tide flooding into the building, which had been considered flood-proof at 30 feet (10 m) above sea level. Hancock County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ...

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) officials also recorded deaths in Hinds, Warren, and Leake counties. About 800,000 people through the state experienced power outages, which is almost a third of the population.^[8] Hinds County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ... Leake County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ...

United States Navy officials announced that two Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers that were under construction at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula had been damaged by the storm, as well as the Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. The United States Navy, also known as the USN or the U.S. Navy, is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ... The Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyers, one of the destroyer classes of the United States Navy, is built around the Aegis combat system and the SPY-1D multi-function phased array radar. ... A guided missile is a military rocket that can be directed in flight to change its flight path. ... HMCS Algonquin, a Canadian Iroquois-class destroyer In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet or battle group and defend them against smaller, short-range but powerful attackers (originally torpedo boats, later submarines and aircraft). ... The Northrop Grumman Corporation NYSE: NOC is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of a 1994 merger between Northrop and Grumman. ... Pascagoula Refinery SkylineU.S. Route 90 Pascagoula is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. ... Six of the U.S. Navys assault ships in formation; lead ship and first ship to port are Tarawa-class, all others are Wasp-class Amphibious assault ships, usually shortened to amphibs, phibs or popularly known as gator freighters, denotes a range of classes of warship employed to land... USS Makin Island (LHD-8), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, will be the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Makin Island, target of the Marine Raiders attack early in World War II. Makin Island was laid down on 14 February 2004 by the Ingalls...

Hancock County

Hancock County was the scene of the final landfall of the eye of Hurricane Katrina, and its communities and infrastructure suffered some of the most intense damage inflicted by that storm. Devastation occurred in many communities, including Waveland, Bay St. Louis, Pearlington, and Clermont Harbor. Hancock County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ... Lowest pressure 902 mbar (hPa; 26. ... Waveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi, on the Gulf of Mexico. ... Bay Saint Louis is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi. ... Pearlington is a census-designated place located in Hancock County, Mississippi. ... Clermont Harbor is an unincorporated village on the western end of Hancock County and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ...

Katrina practically obliterated Waveland, and state officials said that it took a harder hit from the wind and water than any other town along the coast. The storm dragged away almost every structure within one half mile of the beach, leaving driveways and walkways that went to nowhere.^[9] The death toll was estimated at about 50.

In Bay St. Louis, Katrina destroyed many buildings, including the first floor and dormitories of Saint Stanislaus College and the Bay St. Louis Public Library. ^[10] Saint Stanislaus College, or SSC, is an all-boy Catholic boarding school in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. ...

Harrison County

Hurricane Katrina pushed houses inland on the Mississippi coast, such as at Biloxi.

Harrison County was hit particularly hard by the hurricane as well as the storm surge. Its two coastal cities, Biloxi and Gulfport suffered severe damages and many casualties were reported. By September 1, 126 people were already confirmed dead.^[11] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixel Image in higher resolution (3008 × 2000 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixel Image in higher resolution (3008 × 2000 pixel, file size: 2. ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ... Biloxi Lighthouse (of 1848) Biloxi () is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the U.S.. The 2000 census recorded the population as 50,644. ... Gulfport, Mississippi city flag. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ...

Widespread damage was reported in the city of Biloxi as several of the city's attractions were destroyed. Many restaurants have been destroyed and several casino barges were pulled out of the water and onto land. Residents that recalled Hurricane Camille observed that Katrina was, "much worse," with a storm surge reportedly reaching further inland. Katrina's wind estimates were lighter than Camille's, and the central air pressure was slightly higher, but Camille was also a much smaller storm so the greater impact of the storm surge may be due to the size. Biloxi Lighthouse (of 1848) Biloxi () is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the U.S.. The 2000 census recorded the population as 50,644. ... Lowest pressure ≤905 mbar (hPa)[1] Damages $1. ...

The Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge was totally destroyed, and US 90 had heavy debris and severe damage to the roadbed. United States Highway 90 is an east-west United States highway. ...

Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi was also damaged extensively. August 31, 2005: C-17 Globemasters unload supplies at Keesler following Hurricane Katrina. ...

In Pass Christian, the destruction was almost complete. Location of coastal city of Pass Christian, Mississippi, east of Bay St. ...

Federal Disaster Areas: all counties in Mississippi (49 most severe), 22 counties in western Alabama, and 11 in Florida (Miami area not shown).

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Jackson County

Jackson County, Mississippi had a coastal storm tide of, at least, 22 feet, with Hurricane Katrina coming ashore during the morning high tide. Reports stated that 90% of Pascagoula was flooded by the storm surge, and the storm was so intense that 3 US Navy ships were damaged. Moss Point and Escatawpa were also affected. Jackson County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ... Pascagoula is a city located in Jackson County, Mississippi. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Moss Point is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. ... Escatawpa is a census-designated place and town in Jackson County, Mississippi. ...

Although the severe hurricane-force winds were mainly east of downtown New Orleans, extending into Alabama, heavy rainfall led to inland flooding, including counties in western Mississippi. Also, the eastern outer bands of Hurricane Katrina spawned 62 tornadoes to the northeast (none in Louisiana), with 11 tornadoes in Mississippi, and even 2 in Georgia.

For those reasons, all counties in Mississippi were affected in some tangible way, and hence, all Mississippi counties were designated as disaster areas for Federal assistance, with 49 lower counties eligible for full individual and public assistance.

Alabama

Bayou La Batre, Alabama: Cargo ship & fishing boats.

Mobile, Alabama parking lot.

Hurricane Katrina was the 4th recent storm to hit Alabama (following Hurricane Ivan (2004), Hurricane Cindy plus Hurricane Dennis), and Alabama suffered widespread, moderate to heavy damage caused by hurricane-force winds, flooding by a storm tide of 14-18 feet, and tornadoes. ^[12] Massive damage occurred along coastal areas, pushing small ships and oil rigs ashore, flooding fishing areas with dozens of shrimp boats, destroying marinas plus hundreds of boardwalks, and swamping beachfront homes or hotels, with widespread tree damage and roofs or shingles torn off. Afterward, 22 counties in Alabama were declared disaster areas for Federal assistance (see map above, "Federal Disaster Areas"), spanning a 400-mile (640-km) region. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 461 pixelsFull resolution (1650 × 950 pixel, file size: 193 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Ship and boats aground at Bayou La Batre, Alabama after Hurricane Katrina (NOAA photo). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 461 pixelsFull resolution (1650 × 950 pixel, file size: 193 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Ship and boats aground at Bayou La Batre, Alabama after Hurricane Katrina (NOAA photo). ... Shrimp boats in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: The Azalea City Coordinates: Country US State Alabama County Mobile Founded 1702 Incorporated 1814 Government  - Mayor Sam Jones Area  - City 412. ... Lowest pressure 910 mbar (hPa) Damage $19. ... The name Cindy has been used for seven tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. ... Hurricane Dennis was the fourth named storm, second hurricane, and first major hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. ...

Mobile Bay spilled into downtown Mobile, Alabama to the depth of 2-6 feet (0.6-2 meter). A flotel (floating habitat used by oil platform crews) broke loose of its moorings and slammed into the Cochrane Bridge: bridge damage was found not to be critical, but only one lane (out of two) in each direction was reopened immediately after the storm. There was cause for concern because the bridge, in conjunction with underwater tunnels, is a part of the I-10 Hazardous Materials route across the Mobile River. The causeway crossing the Mobile Delta (US Highway 90/98) was also closed before the storm and was completely submerged during the hurricane. Many coastal homes south of the Point Clear area were severely damaged, flooded, or swept away. Mobile Bay - Landsat photo Mobile and Mobile Bay from space, June 1991 During a jubilee along the shores of Mobile Bay, blue crabs & flounder come to shallow water near shore Mobile Bay is an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, lying within the state of Alabama in the United States. ... Nickname: The Azalea City Coordinates: Country US State Alabama County Mobile Founded 1702 Incorporated 1814 Government  - Mayor Sam Jones Area  - City 412. ... Flotel, a composition of the terms floating hotel, refers to the installation of living quarters on top of rafts or semi-submersible platforms. ... The Hibernia platform is the worlds largest oil platform. ... The Mobile River located in southern Alabama, United States. ...

Damage was quite heavy in coastal Alabama (comparable to Hurricane Ivan in 2004), including significant structural damage to buildings. Bayou La Batre, a fishing town, sustained significant damage to its infrastructure and fishing fleet. It was the focal point of public attention given to Alabama in the aftermath of the storm. On Sunday, September 4, 2005, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited a community center in Bayou La Batre and surveyed storm damage with Alabama Governor Bob Riley. ^[13] Some damage was reported in inland Alabama, as well, particularly related to fallen trees. An oil platform also became grounded near Dauphin Island. Lowest pressure 910 mbar (hPa) Damage $19. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bayou La Batre is a city located in Mobile County, Alabama. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Condoleezza Rice (born November 14, 1954) is the 66th United States Secretary of State, and the second in the administration of President George W. Bush to hold the office. ... Bayou La Batre is a city located in Mobile County, Alabama. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... Robert Renfroe Bob Riley (born October 3, 1944) is an American politician in the Republican Party. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... Dauphin Island is a barrier island on the western edge of Mobile Bay. ...

More than 584,000 people were left without power in Alabama immediately after the storm. Tornadoes were also reported near Brewton. Brewton is a city located in Escambia County, Alabama. ...

Towns on the Eastern Shore began regaining electric power on August 30, and power was retored to sections of Mobile beginning on the 5th day, September 3, 2005. is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Georgia

Western Georgia has been hit with the outer bands of Hurricane Katrina resulting in heavy rains, damaging winds and several reports of tornadoes in Polk, Heard, and Carroll counties. In Polk County, three homes were reported damaged by a tornado. A fatal tornado in Carroll County resulted in the death of one person in a vehicle collision and caused damage to as many as 30 homes, and one additional fatality was reported.^[14] Polk County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Heard County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Carroll County is a county located in the Georgia and was named for Charles Carroll of Maryland, at that time the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. ...

Severe weather has also been reported in northeastern Georgia, including tornadoes in White and Hall counties. In White County, a tornado struck the tourist town of Helen, ripping the top floor from an Econolodge hotel and damaging businesses at a nearby outlet mall. Thirty people were displaced by the storm, but no injuries were reported. In Hall County, several homes were reported damaged by a possible tornado in Lula.^[14] A tornado in a feeder band moved through Decatur County to the west of Bainbridge in southwestern Georgia during the evening of August 29. White County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Hall County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Helen is a city located in White County, Georgia. ... Lula is a city located on the county line of Hall County, Georgia and Banks County, Georgia. ... Decatur County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Bainbridge is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. ... is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On August 31, the price of gasoline shot up dramatically in and around the Atlanta metropolitan area, reaching as high as $6 per gallon. This was mainly due to consumer panic about lack of gasoline caused by Hurricane Katrina, which disrupted oil pumps in the Gulf of Mexico. August 31 is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metropolitan area, always referred to as Metro Atlanta or the Metro area in Georgia, is the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States and consists of 28 counties in Georgia. ... ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ...

Other U.S. states and Canadian provinces

Arkansas

Arkansas avoided damage from Katrina, as the storm passed to the east. The state established KARE (Katrina Assistance Relief Effort), a toll free telephone number and website for evacuees seeking assistance.^[15], and provided deep discounts on spaces at its state parks, waiving pet restrictions, and allowing evacuees to stay even if other travelers have confirmed reservations (bumped travelers were offered either space at another state park or a gift certificate for future use). The governor instructed state agencies to take care of human needs first and worry about paperwork later. For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ...

Kentucky

Western Kentucky was already suffering flooding from storms that had passed through during the weekend prior to Katrina's arrival. Part of Christian County High School, located just outside Hopkinsville, collapsed during the weekend. Significant flooding has been reported in the Hopkinsville area, and many homes were flooded. One person was also killed in flood waters during Katrina that had already been high from the previous storm.^[16] Christian County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. ...

Governor Ernie Fletcher, declared Christian, Todd and Trigg counties disaster areas due to flooding,^[17] and declared a statewide state of emergency.^[18] For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... Ernest Lee (Ernie) Fletcher (born November 12, 1952) has served as governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 2003. ... Christian County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Todd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... Trigg County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ...

New York

Western New York had many reports of flooding, as well as damage caused by fallen trees as a result of Katrina. At least 4,500 customers were left without power in the Buffalo and Rochester areas.^[19][20] Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Erie County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown Area  - City 52. ... Nickname: Motto: Rochester: Made for Living Location of Rochester in New York State Country United States State New York County Monroe Government  - Mayor Robert Duffy Area  - City  37. ...

Damage (primarily to trees which knocked into some neighborhoods) and flooding was also reported in the northern part of the state, near the Ontario border. About 1,100 customers lost power in that area. Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked...

North Carolina

North Carolina avoided damage from the storm, but gas prices rose in response to interrupted supply lines. Local hospitals received some regional refugees.

Ohio

In Ohio, some flooding and power outages were reported (including about 2,500 in the easternmost part of the state alone), and several areas were evacuated throughout the state. One hospital had to be evacuated as it lost power and its generator failed in Dennison, but it was restored later in the day. Two deaths were blamed on the storm in Ohio, both indirect deaths from an accident caused by Katrina's rains in the Monroeville area. Dennison is a village located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. ... Monroeville is a village located in Huron County, Ohio. ...

A force F-0 tornado hit Warren County on August 30, causing minor damage in Morrow and Salem Township. Three houses were damaged but no injuries were reported.^[21] The Fujita scale (F-Scale), or Fujita-Pearson scale, rates a tornados intensity by the damage it inflicts on human-built structures and sometimes on vegetation. ... A tornado in central Oklahoma. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ... August 30 is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Morrow is a village located in Salem Township, Warren County, Ohio. ... Salem Township is one of eleven townships of Warren County, Ohio, located in the central part of the county. ...

Ontario

On August 30 heavy rain and tropical storm force wind gusts were reported in Southern Ontario as Katrina passed over the area before dissipating into a remnant low in the east. Port Colborne and Brockville appeared to receive the most rain, both with over 4 inches (10.2 cm).^[22] Other regions in the province reported 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of rain, except near the New York border where up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) was reported. There were also some spotty reports of flooding and damage due to fallen trees. August 30 is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked... Location of Port Colborne in the Niagara Region Port Colborne (2001 population 18,450) is a city on Lake Erie, at the southern end of the Welland Canal, in the Niagara Region of southern Ontario, Canada near Niagara Falls. ... Brockville (2001 population 21,375, metropolitan population 44,741) is located in the Thousand Islands region on the St. ... NY redirects here. ...

Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, at least two tornadoes spawned from Katrina's outer bands and touched down in south-central part of the state south of Harrisburg. Numerous trees were brought down and several roofs damaged.^[23] Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Dauphin Incorporated 1791 Charter 1860 Government  - Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) Area  - City  11. ...

Quebec

On August 31, the storm system previously known as Katrina was partially absorbed by a front and continued to produce heavy rainfall down the St. Lawrence River Valley. Several villages in the northeastern part of Quebec have been isolated due to multiple washouts. Sections of roads were destroyed, effectively cutting these villages off via land travel. Affected areas were supplied by boats normally supplying the Magdalen Islands.^[24] The system crossed over uninhabited areas of Labrador before completely dissipating. August 31 is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Saint Lawrence River (French fleuve Saint-Laurent) is a large west-to-east flowing river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ... The Magdalen Islands The Magdalen Islands (French, ÃŽles de la Madeleine) form a small archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence with a land area of 205. ... Labrador (also Coast of Labrador) is a region of Atlantic Canada. ...

Tennessee

At the storm's peak, at least 80,000 customers were without power, primarily in the Memphis and Nashville areas. For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806 Government  - Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area  - City  526. ...

Some damage has been reported, primarily due to fallen trees. However, there have been no deaths or injuries reported in Tennessee as a result of Katrina.

Tennessee was also being used as a staging area for Gulf Coast evacuees, particularly in and around Memphis.

Texas

Evacuees taking shelter at the Reliant Astrodome.

Texas avoided any direct damage from Hurricane Katrina, but the state took in an estimated 220,000 people who have sought refuge from Louisiana and has overwhelmed many local resources. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1803x1200, 1198 KB) it is really bad to see a superpower like US struggling with the aftermath of such diaster it is spending 20B USD for the relief effort why not it spend such a large of money to poverty striken... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1803x1200, 1198 KB) it is really bad to see a superpower like US struggling with the aftermath of such diaster it is spending 20B USD for the relief effort why not it spend such a large of money to poverty striken... Reliant Astrodome, previously known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is a domed sports stadium, the first of its kind, located in Houston, Texas. ...

On August 31, the Harris County, Texas Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the State of Louisiana came to an agreement to allow at least 25,000 evacuees from New Orleans, especially those who were sheltered in the Louisiana Superdome, to move to the Astrodome until they could return home. The evacuation began on September 1. President George W. Bush announced on September 4 that additional evacuees would be airlifted to other states. August 31 is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Superdome redirects here. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Reliant Astrodome in Houston took on some of the 25,000 who had initially sought shelter in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, but quickly reached capacity and by September 2, was unable to accept additional hurricane refugees from the disaster. The Astrodome was reopened a few hours later, after it was announced that all events through December, 2005 would be cancelled so as to open the building to an additional 11,000 evacuees. City officials then opened two additional buildings adjacent to the Dome, the Arena, and the Center, as well as the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston to house additional guests. Reliant Astrodome, previously known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is a domed sports stadium, the first of its kind, located in Houston, Texas. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Incorporated June 5, 1837 Government  - Mayor Bill White Area  - City  601. ... Superdome redirects here. ... September 2 is the 245th day of the year (246th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The George R. Brown Convention Center was opened on September 26, 1987 on the east side of downtown Houston. ...

When the Houston shelters began to reach capacity on September 2, Governor Rick Perry activated an emergency plan that made space for an additional 25,000 each in San Antonio and the Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington Metroplex, as well as smaller shelters in communities across Texas. Beginning with a convoy of 50 buses (2,700 people) that arrived at the Dallas Reunion Arena at 3:00 AM CST on September 3, a wave of over 120,000 additional evacuees began pouring into Texas at a rate, such that, as of September 5, it was estimated there are roughly 139,000 evacuees in official shelters around the state. This added to the estimated 90,000 that were already in hotels and homes. Dallas quickly sought help from nearby cities to help accommodate more evacuees. A staging area at the unused Big Town Mall in Mesquite was opened, but was also overloaded quickly. Fort Worth and Arlington have accepted some evacuees and towns from as far away as Bonham and even Tulsa, Oklahoma have offered to help. September 2 is the 245th day of the year (246th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... James Richard Rick Perry (b. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Counties Bexar County Government  - Mayor Phil Hardberger Area  - City  412. ... Nickname: Motto: Live Large. ... Nickname: Motto: Where the West Begins Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas Counties Tarrant and Denton Government  - Mayor Michael J. Moncrief Area  - City  298. ... Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Mesquite is a suburb of Dallas, Texas, located in Dallas County and Kaufman County, Texas. ... Nickname: Motto: Where the West Begins Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas Counties Tarrant and Denton Government  - Mayor Michael J. Moncrief Area  - City  298. ... Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. ... Bonham is a city in Fannin County, Texas, United States. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Oklahoma Coordinates: Country United States State Oklahoma Counties Tulsa, Osage, Wagoner, Rogers Government  - Mayor Kathy Taylor (D) Area  - City  186. ...

By the afternoon of September 5, with a total estimated number of over 230,000 evacuees in Texas, Governor Perry ordered that buses begin being diverted to other shelters outside the state resulting in 20,000 being sent to Oklahoma and 30,000 being sent to Arkansas. By September 6, Texas had an estimated 250,000 evacuees and Governor Perry was forced to declare a state of emergency in Texas and issued an impassioned plea to other states to begin taking the 40,000-50,000 evacuees that were still in need of shelter. September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... September 6 is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years). ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ...

Many communities in Texas have opened up many of their services to evacuees from Louisiana, offering speedier enrollment for children in local school districts, access to the Texas food stamp program, as well as health services for those being treated for diseases like tuberculosis and HIV. Texas state parks are open free of charge to evacuees. Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB for Tubercle Bacillus) is a common and deadly infectious disease that is caused by mycobacteria, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis. ... Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections). ...

More than 300 students from Tulane University, including the school's football team, were displaced to Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Tulane University is a highly selective, private, nonsectarian, coeducational research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Dallas Hall at Dedman College at SMU The Laura Lee Blanton Hall during a rare snow Southern Methodist University (also known as SMU) is a nationally recognized, private, coeducational university in University Park, Texas, (an enclave of Dallas). ...

The New Orleans Saints NFL football team, who are also displaced from their home facility at the Superdome, have moved to San Antonio. The Saints' 2005 home games were split between the Alamodome in San Antonio and Louisiana State University's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. On December 30, 2005, the team and the league announcing that the club will play a split schedule again in 2006 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans' Louisiana Superdome, with the first game at the Superdome on September 24, 2006. However, it is undetermined where the Saints will play in 2007 and beyond. City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Old Gold, Black, and White Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo the dog League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference (1970-present... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Counties Bexar County Government  - Mayor Phil Hardberger Area  - City  412. ... The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ... The Alamodome is a multi-purpose facility that is primarily used as a football/basketball stadium and convention center in San Antonio, Texas. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Counties Bexar County Government  - Mayor Phil Hardberger Area  - City  412. ... Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge, generally known as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public, coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the main campus of the Louisiana State University System. ... Tiger Stadium is a stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ... Nickname: Motto: Authentic Louisiana at every turn Coordinates: , Country United States State Louisiana Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Founded 1699 Incorporated 16 January 1817 Government  - Mayor Melvin Kip Holden (D) Area  - City  79. ... is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Superdome redirects here. ... September 24 is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Virginia

In Virginia, a tornado related to Katrina's outer bands touched down in Marshall, damaging at least 13 homes. In addition, electricity was cut for about 4,000 customers. No deaths or injuries were reported.^[25] Marshall is a historic unincorporated town in Fauquier County, Virginia. ...

West Virginia

Significant flooding has been reported in several communities in West Virginia, including Sissonville, forcing some local evacuations.^[26] Sissonville is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. ...

See also

• Effect of Hurricane Katrina on Mississippi
• Effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans
• Hurricane on the Bayou (film)
• Hurricane Rita - caused evacuation panic near Houston; re-flooded New Orleans.

This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans was catastrophic and long-lasting. ... The film Hurricane on the Bayou is about the wetlands of Louisiana before and after Hurricane Katrina. ... Lowest pressure 895 mbar (hPa)[1] Damages $10 billion (2005 USD)[1] Fatalities 7 direct, 113 indirect Areas affected Bahamas, Florida, Cuba, Yucatán Peninsula, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas Part of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Rita is the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the most... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ...

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Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 31 is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Canadian Press (CP) is a Canadian news agency established in 1917 as a vehicle to permit Canadian newspapers of the day to exchange their news and information. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... WUSA, W*USA 9 is the Washington, D.C. affiliate of the CBS television network. ... August 31 is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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External links

• NOAA Aerial Survey Photos of the Affected Areas