Katrina's Toll

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When the Levee Broke
After Hurricane Katrina, a levee along the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal broke, allowing water to flow toward New Orleans. The water level in New Orleans continues to rise, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents, many of whom took refuge in the Superdome

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