WMAR ABC World News Now August 27, 2012
that wreaked havoc on the city it was the levees as you mention they have poured in a lot of money. >> billions. >> billions to refortify the system. >> people say katrina was the worst natural disaster in the history of the country. no, the storm blew by, new orleans was okay. power out, normal. the greatest civil engineering disaster. on the 30th, the day after the storm passed when shoddily built, shoddily inspected levees broke and put 80% of city under water. technically, i heard the mayor give an interview saying the city is equipped to handle, through its new system, at least ...