On August 28th, 2005 one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit the United States struck in the gulf areas of America. Hurricane Katrina wiped entire neighborhoods off the map and took nearly 2,000 lives. The picture above is of the I-10/610 split in New Orleans, Louisiana headed to Metairie, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina hit. Personally, this photo and all of the ones of this area mean a lot to me because my grandparents and some other family members live in Metairie/New Orleans.
I believe this event changed the way a lot of people think because the disaster was so close to all of us (in America). People realized that the US wasn't resistant to natural disasters. People all over the country pulled together to help New Orleans and other cities affected by Katrina rebuild. People had to completely rebuild their lives and Americans were there to help out fellow Americans. For example, my elementary school raised $3000 for Katrina relief.
The ability of a country to come together and stand strong in a time of disaster is inspiring to me. I've visited New Orleans numerous times since Katrina hit. It's been 9 years and they're still rebuilding certain parts of the city. But believe me when I say that every bit of money and help given was needed and appreciated by so many.
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