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The StormThree months after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, what has America learned from the failures in preparedness, communication and leadership?
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introduction

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60 minutes

Special Video
Katrina's fury -- a frightening home video from a New Orleans resident.

Live Chat with Producer Martin Smith
 
 

Interviews
Mayor Nagin [VIDEO], Gov. Blanco, former FEMA Director Michael Brown, FEMA and Homeland Security offficials and national security experts.

Analysis
What went wrong in New Orleans ... Katrina's lessons ... the breakdown of communications ... the FEMA story.

Timeline: 14 Days
A timeline of the warnings, the decisions leading up to disaster and what went wrong with the government's response.

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readings and linksteacher's guide

press reaction tapes + transcript credits privacy policy guidelines

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