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Although Hurricane Katrina was by far the most devastating and significant hurricane in the 2005 hurricane season and within recent history, efforts to building the city have been positive. It is important to keep in mind that there were two basic types of damage done by the hurricane, those from wind and those from water. Wind damage was less significant than first expected, but the water damage was far more significant both from the storm surge and the continued problem with the broken levees.
It is estimated that the total number of homes in New Orleans alone that were either destroyed or severely damaged by the storm is at least 204,000, with some neighborhoods and areas of the city still not rebuilt or restored. Many homeowners continue to try to obtain government funding to clean up the streets, rebuild their homes and resettle back into the communities they call home.
One of the major factors in rebuilding New Orleans has been concerns over rebuilding in the very lowest areas of the city. In addition some of the poorer parishes and areas in and around New Orleans are significantly behind the tourist areas and more upscale neighborhoods. Relief agencies, advocates and property owners continue to focus in on reconstruction and redevelopment, which will be ongoing for years to come.