After pounding South Florida, Katrina hit the U.S. Gulf Coast as a
Category 4 storm, the most powerful hurricane to strike the area in
more than 35 years. Katrina caused massive destruction in
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
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The death toll from the storm is estimated to be at least 120, but
officials expect it to be much higher. More than 2.3 million people
don't have power in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.
Disaster response officials are urging evacuated residents not to
return for at least a week to areas of Alabama, Louisiana and
Mississippi hit hard by Hurricane Katrina.
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Debris floats around homes inundated in New
Orleans.
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Floodwaters fill the streets Tuesday near downtown New
Orleans.
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Residents walk through floodwaters on Canal Street in New
Orleans.
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Louisiana Gov. Blanco declared Wednesday a day of prayer. "As we
face the devastation wrought by Katrina, as we search for those in
need, as we comfort those in pain and as we begin the long task of
rebuilding." We encourage all our members that would like to help,
to please make donations to a reputable charity. The
American Red Cross
is a proven, reliable organization. CNN has set up a special page
to assist people that want to help and those that need help.
(CNN) -- Where to turn for information, how to
help May our gifts help ease some of the suffering and bring
comfort to those that need it during this difficult time. Our
deepest sympathies to the victims and their families. -the
Renderosity Staff
