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2. 2005 levee failures in Greater New Orleans - Wikipedia

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   Levee breaches in the federally built Hurricane Protection System and the resulting flooding that occurred on August 29, 2005 in the New Orleans vicinity On Monday, August 29, 2005, there were over 50 failures of the levees and flood walls protecting New Orleans, Louisiana , and its suburbs following passage of Hurricane Katrina .

3. 17th Street Canal - Wikipedia

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   A woman walks her dog along the levee beside the flood wall on the Metairie side of the canal, November 11, 2005. In the background to the right, ongoing repairs in the breach on the New Orleans side can be seen. The 17th Street Canal is the largest and most important drainage canal in the city of New Orleans.

4. Civil engineering and infrastructure repair in New Orleans ...

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   By Thursday, September 8, Entergy had restored 9 of 17 electricity generating units in the New Orleans area to service. Entergy's 1000 MW Waterford and Watson plants were still out of service, with the Watson plant expected to require 6–12 weeks to repair. By Friday, electrical power had been restored to 11% of New Orleans customers.

5. New Orleans' $15 billion levee held. But another ... - AOL

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   That's the lesson we've learned from the investment in the levees," said Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy. New Orleans' $15 billion levee held. But another problem looms, experts say.

6. Drainage in New Orleans - Wikipedia

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   The city of New Orleans is located in the Mississippi River Delta on the east and west banks of the Mississippi River and south of Lake Pontchartrain.The city was originally settled on the natural levees or high ground, along the river.

7. Reconstruction of New Orleans - Wikipedia

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   The reconstruction of New Orleans refers to the rebuilding process endured by the city of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of the city on August 29, 2005. The storm caused levees to fail , releasing tens of billions of gallons of water.

8. New Orleans levees pass Ida's test while some suburbs flood - AOL

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   The levees, floodwalls and floodgates that protect New Orleans held up against Hurricane Ida's fury, passing their toughest test since the federal government spent billions of dollars to upgrade a ...

9. The 25 Best Cheap or Free Things to Do in New Orleans - AOL

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   Put on comfortable walking shoes and download a map from the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau for a self-guided tour of the French Quarter, perhaps the most famous neighborhood in New ...