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Katrina Remains Bare After Katrina's Toll Lower Ninth Ward
SIUC students visited New Orleans area a year after Katrina to survey Lower Ninth Ward damage and rebuilding. They documented flooded streets, FEMA trailers, and ongoing construction while residents report crime and slow services. Local officials vow rebuilding progress amid continued fear and pride.
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James
SIUC
New Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
Mike Brazley
Roberto Barrios
Barrios
Katrina
Pontchartrain
French Quarter
Canal Street
FEMA
Lower Ninth
Holy Cross
Ninth Ward
Alan Knepp
Indiana
Knepp
Brazley
Greater Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Cynthia Lewis
Lewis
Alvin Hewitt Jr
Hewitt
Louisiana Superdome
Superdome