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St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, lost significant population as a result of Hurricane Katrina. This aerial photo shows the spotty residential redevelopment.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused devastation to St. Bernard Parish, southeast of New Orleans, and cut its population from 67,000 to 45,000. With spotty redevelopment and more water capacity than is needed for today’s residents, the parish has paid close attention to maintaining...