New+Orleans

**New Orleans**

﻿Many areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama suffered but not as bad as New Orleans. After the hurricane went through New Orleans it left the town uninhabitable. New Orleans lies well below sea level and leeves were built to protect the city from flooding. However the leeves broke during the storm allowing tons of water to enter into the town. By the end of the storm it was estimated that 80% of New Orleans was underwater. The right front quadrant of a hurricane is the most powerful. Luckily, New Orleans escaped the highest winds because the city was located on the left side of the storm. 
 * Before and After Pictures: **


 * The Louisiana Superdome **

Desperate citizens who could not get out of New Orleans before the storm hit took shelter in the Louisiana

Superdome. At one point there were over 20,000 people trying to live in the Superdome. Many people died while

seeking shelter in the Superdome. There was no food, no running water, no working toliets, and no air conditioning.

During the time when citizens were at the Superdome there were many reports of deaths and rapes.



Many people were stranded on their rooftops waiting to be rescued by the Coast Guard and National Guard.

