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August 29 is a day many residents in south Louisiana will always remember.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina tore into the Gulf Coast on this date leaving devastating effects in the city of New Orleans and surrounding areas.
To mark the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes read the names of those who passed in the storm.
"We come together on this anniversary to honor, respect and remember all that was lost," Pomes said.
Thousands of people who didn't or couldn't leave the city were trapped in the flooded city without food, clean water or power. Many took refuge at the city's Superdome and Convention Center.
The category 5 hurricane is estimated to have caused over $100 billion in damage and killed more than 1,500 people in Louisiana.
"Our spirit remains unbroken, as each challenge has only made us stronger. With every step forward, we honor our past and embrace the future with hope," said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
The category 5 hurricane is estimated to have caused over $100 billion in damage and killed more than 1,500 people in Louisiana.
And in 2021, Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Port Fourchon.
“Today marks 3 years since Ida hit coastal Louisiana," said U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy. "While we mourn the loss & damage, we recognize the resilience of our South Louisiana communities. On the road to full recovery, I reaffirm my commitment to keep working to ensure our communities are protected for generations to come.”