CLEAN : Ten years after Katrina New Orleans is bustling

The transcript discusses the community's resilience in New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina, highlighting how people came together to rebuild homes and find jobs. It touches on the need for improved infrastructure and protection, with advancements in modeling and data collection since the original levees. A personal story illustrates the hurricane's impact, while issues of labor exploitation and immigration challenges are also addressed.

What was one of the main ways the community in New Orleans helped each other after Hurricane Katrina?

• By setting up temporary shelters

• By organizing food drives

• By rebuilding roofs and finding jobs

• By providing free medical care

What has significantly improved since the original levees were built in New Orleans?

• The speed of emergency response

• The accuracy of weather forecasts

• The quality of construction materials

• Modeling and data collection for protection measures

What was a major issue faced by construction workers in New Orleans post-Katrina?

• Limited job opportunities

• Insufficient safety equipment

• Non-payment for their work

• Lack of proper training

How did some companies exploit workers after hiring them for reconstruction jobs?

• By not offering health insurance

• By providing inadequate housing

• By delaying their payments

• By calling immigration enforcement on payday

What symbolizes the ongoing challenges faced by residents in maintaining their properties post-Katrina?

• The presence of construction workers

• The buckets in front of their houses

• The frequent power outages

• The lack of public transportation