CLEAN: Rebuilding New Orleans, five years after Katrina

The speaker reflects on their home, discussing its history and the impact of poor construction post-storm. They emphasize the need for durable rebuilding to ensure New Orleans' future. The speaker also shares personal experiences of loss and devastation, highlighting the challenges faced in recovery.

What year did the speaker start living in their current home?

• 1973

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

What is one of the main issues with the homes built after the storm?

• Overcrowding

• Lack of modern design

• Shoddy materials

• High construction costs

What is a consequence of the poor quality materials used in construction?

• Better insulation

• High energy bills

• Increased property value

• Improved aesthetics

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for New Orleans to last another 100 years?

• Using concrete for rebuilding

• Reducing population

• Increasing tourism

• Building more schools

How does the speaker describe the state of their furniture after the devastation?

• Perfectly intact

• Slightly damaged

• Turned upside down

• Completely missing