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Hurricane Katrina was the largest and 3rd strongest hurricane ever recorded to make landfall in the US.
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In New Orleans, the levees were designed for Category 3, but Katrina peaked at a Category 5 hurricane, with winds up to 175 mph.
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The final death toll was at 1,836, primarily from Louisiana (1,577) and Mississippi (238). More than half of these victims were senior citizens. Keep seniors safe and sound, and help them plan for hurricane season.
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The storm surge from Katrina was 20-ft (six meters) high.
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705 people are reported as still missing as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
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An estimated 80% of New Orleans was under water, up to 20 ft deep in places.
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