Summary
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina hit, St. Bernard Parish, near New Orleans, still hasn't recovered its full population. Many people decided not to come back, although improved flood protections have brought some back to the area.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Katrina flooded St. Bernard Parish in 2005.
- Residents had to choose whether to return and rebuild their homes.
- About half of the original residents left the area after the flood.
- New flood protections have been added since the hurricane.
- Some former residents have moved back because of these protections.
- St. Bernard Parish is located near New Orleans.
