An Analysis of Primary Sources from Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina was one of the most destructive natural disasters in recent history, killing thousands of victims and leaving the Gulf Coast region in shambles. The total damage amounted to many billions of dollars, and the Federal Government has scrambled to coordinate relief efforts in attempt to repair and rebuild what was lost. Amidst the destruction in the Gulf Coast region, however, a single question still stands: who can we blame for the damage caused by the Hurricane? …