Hurricane Katrina was a watershed moment that reshaped disaster planning in the United States. The lessons learned highlight the necessity of interagency cooperation and the vital importance of preventative maintenance—insights that remain relevant to crisis management efforts worldwide.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina unleashed its fury on the United States Gulf Coast, leaving New Orleans in ruins. The devastation was unprecedented, with over 1,500 lives lost and damages soaring to $200 billion.
It remains the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in US history. The following video presents the case study: Case Study
