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Thousands Feared Dead In New Orleans After Flood
New Orleans faced what may be America’s deadliest natural disaster. Thousands feared drowned as levees broke, the city flooded up to 20 feet, and looting surged while Mayor Nagin ordered near total evacuation and police redeployed to protect property. FEMA considered afloat dormitories and ships for shelter as President Bush viewed the devastation.
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