Two years after Katrina: progress report on recovery, rebuilding and renewal

This report will details recovery efforts that state government made in the 12-24 month period after Hurricane Katrina. A summary of the work of the federal government, local governments, nonprofit entities and the private sector are also included. The accomplishments and assessments of the following areas will be described in this report: housing, public infrastructure, economic development, education, human services, environmental restoration and marine resources. This comprehensive look at Mississippi’s renewal efforts is meant to serve as a guide to citizens, governments, organizations and media as they determine post-Katrina successes and failures, both now and in the future.