Hurricane Katrina changed the United States forever. It hit the U.S. and especially New Orleans in August 2005. 250,000 people evacuated with many fleeing to Houston, Texas. However, many more were stranded in desperate conditions after Katrina flooded the city's levees. Lawlessness and looting broke out. The National Guard and police struggled to maintain control. At least 1,800 people lost their lives during these traumatic events. The Federal government received strong condemnation for their