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[–] hexaflexagonbear@hexbear.net 23 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"Once in a lifetime storm"

Isn't like like the 3rd strongest in the last 20 years?

[–] Belly_Beanis@hexbear.net 16 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I remember a lot about Katrina and now it seems like that same part of the country is just going to get hit by hurricanes larger each month on a regular basis. Part of the problem with Katrina was government incompetence and not being ready for it. Not a lot has changed since then. I think they reinforced some sea walls?

[–] hexaflexagonbear@hexbear.net 7 points 3 months ago

I think the sea walls were actually a major cobtributing factor in Katrina. The main thing government does is coordinate evacuations, repair delivery infrastructure (like roads), and distribute resources. All of those are more difficult to do if the sea walls break and the damage is worse than forecasted.