Hurricane Katrina Recovery

Hurricane Katrina recovery involved extensive efforts to rebuild communities after the 2005 storm caused widespread destruction in the Gulf Coast, especially New Orleans. The process included restoring infrastructure, housing, utilities, and public services, as well as addressing economic and social disparities exposed by the disaster. Federal, state, and local agencies coordinated aid, funding, and policy changes to support displaced residents and revitalize the region. Long-term recovery also focused on improving flood protection systems and community resilience to better withstand future storms. Overall, it was a complex, multi-year effort to restore normalcy and strengthen the area's future safety.