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ONE YEAR AFTER KATRINA
Gulf Watch releases most in-depth report to date on the state of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast
Wednesday August 23, 2006
August 29, 2006 marks the one-year anniversary of the day Hurricane Katrina hit shore, setting in motion events that devastated thousands of lives and shook the country. One year later, what's the state of the Gulf and its people?
Gulf Coast Reconstruction Watch has published "One Year after Katrina" (pdf), a 96-page report that reveals the state of Gulf Coast rebuilding on the anniversary of the storm. Through statistics, status reports, in-depth investigations, and profiles of community leaders, "One Year After Katrina highlights the challenges ahead for a just and sustainable renewal.
The report analyzes over 250 indicators and reports on 13 major issue areas, including Demographics, Housing, Economy, Schools, Healthcare, Arts and Hurricane Readiness. The report also lists an index of some of the organizations working on Gulf Coast issues.
View the full report online (pdf).
To order a copy or for other information, please contact: Elena Everett (elena@southernstudies.org, 919-419-8311 x25).
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