Ten years ago, a very powerful storm struck the southeastern United States. Hurricane Katrina brought destruction and flooding to states bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
Flood waters covered large parts of New Orleans, Louisiana. Today, much of the city’s housing has been rebuilt. So have roads and other infrastructure. Businesses, trade and visitors have returned to the area.
President Barack Obama visited New Orleans on Thursday as the Gulf Coast marks the 10th anniversary of the storm. He and Mayor Mitch Landrieu went to several neighborhoods affected by the storm. The president praised the efforts to rebuild New Orleans, but said more needs to be done.
Because of you - the people of New Orleans - working together, this city is moving in the right direction.
After 10 years, New Orleans has recovered. But it is a different city than the one before the storm. Deputy Mayor Andy Kopplin voiced the feelings people have for the city. “Ten years later, we are proud to show off what we think is one of the greatest renaissances of any city in history, anywhere.”
