Early in the morning on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall near the Louisiana-Mississippi border, along the Gulf Coast. More than 1,800 people died (hundreds are still considered missing); thousands were left homeless; and Katrina went on record as one of the most destructive storms, in terms of economic loss. But five years after Katrina, Gulf Coast residents find themselves facing another threat. The British Petroleum (BP)-Deepwater Horizon oil spill is taking a toll on both the tourist and fishing industries, has caused extensive environmental damage, and may even present a health threat to residents. This devastating event has already undermined some of the progress made since Katrina came to shore, and its ultimate toll will be unknown for some time to come.
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