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Effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans

Hurricane Katrine — Superdome

How the Dutch are helping New Orleans stay dry

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Eight years ago Thursday, “the storm” hit New Orleans. The people certainly haven’t forgot about Hurricane Katrina. But another group is making sure the city never floods again: the Dutch.

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