Hurricane Katrina by the Numbers
Katrina facts make case for federal leadership
Posted: 28-Aug-2006; Updated: 28-Dec-2006
Our leaders in Washington have offered almost no federal funding for the restoration of coastal wetlands in the Mississippi Delta. These wetlands act as natural buffer zones that protect populated areas from the full force of powerful storms.
Please help us prevent future tragedies by reading our list of Katrina facts. Then, send Congress and the President a message demanding that they fully fund the restoration of vital coastal wetlands in the Mississippi Delta.
Estimated death toll from Katrina, making it the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. since 1928.
Number of people displaced by the storm, seeking refuge in each of the 50 states.
Percent of New Orleans that was flooded, some places under 20 feet of water. Flood waters remained in parts of the city for 43 days.
Amount of coastal Lousiana wetlands that disappear to open water every day.
Square miles of coastal wetlands that were converted to open water after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Miles of coastal marshes and wetlands between New Orleans and the open ocean needed to reduce storm surges by 1 foot.
Amount needed annually for 30 years to restore coastal marshes and wetlands to fully protect New Orleans in the future.
Amount of federal spending designated to rebuild New Orleans post-Katrina.
Amount of these federal dollars designated for Gulf Coast wetlands restoration.
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