Bill > SRes344

This resolution commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic Category 3 hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, causing massive devastation across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. The resolution details the hurricane's immense impact, including 1,833 recorded fatalities, $161 billion in damage, over 1.2 million people under evacuation orders, and more than 1 million residents displaced. It highlights the extensive destruction, including over 200,000 homes and 20,000 businesses destroyed, 5 million people left without power, and critical infrastructure damage. The resolution also recognizes the heroic response efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard, Armed Forces, and numerous charitable organizations, as well as the resilience of affected communities. It notes significant recovery progress, such as the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula metropolitan area's population increasing by 87% since 2006 and New Orleans' tourist numbers rising from 3.7 million in 2006 to 17.5 million in 2022. Ultimately, the resolution expresses support for Katrina victims, commends recovery efforts, recognizes the contributions of affected states, and reaffirms commitment to rebuilding the Gulf Coast region.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/344/all-info