From Wikipedia: 
Hurricane Katrina was the third most intense hurricane to hit the United States. Early on August 29, 2005, the eyewalls of Katrina grazed New Orleans, Louisiana, and made landfall in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The consequent humanitarian crisis appears to have been deepened by the general failure of the New Orleans levee
system, and by what are widely regarded as shortcomings in the disaster
response by many levels of government. Katrina is believed to have
killed thousands of people, and is known to have displaced more than
one million — a humanitarian crisis on a scale unseen in the U.S. since
the Great Depression. Hurricane Katrina is one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.
The homeless includes well over 200.000 school age children.These children will need to find new schools. Colleges are opening their doors to students who will need to continue their education. There are many hurdles to overcome. Homes, jobs, and everyday needs have to be met. It will take a long time and we all need to be thinking of ways to solve problems that come up. Everyone is struggling with how to understand and cope with this disaster. Throughout our nation, people are reaching out to help. Have your heard some inspiring stories you can tell about how people have helped? Brainstorm some ideas you have for offering help. Share your feelings and concerns. Tell ways you think we can learn and recover from this tragedy.
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