Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005, was the costliest event ever recorded in the U.S. with $62.2 billion in insured losses. Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005, was the costliest event ever recorded in the U.S. with $62.2 billion in insured losses. Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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