Hurricane Katrina :: Economic Impact
Hurricane Katrina has already had significant economic effects, which are expected to continue.
Here is a partial list of major damage to infrastructure and public works as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and, when known, their repair timeline and cost. Facilities that are destroyed or that will need to be replaced rather than repaired are listed in bold. For a national perspective on these events, see Economic effects of Hurricane Katrina.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damage_to_infrastructure_by_Hurricane_Katrina
Mississippi
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Mississippi
Hancock County
Highways/Roads
Bridge between Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian is out, according to The Clarion-Ledger.
Harrison County
Highways/Roads
Biloxi-Ocean Springs bridge totally gone (WLBT).
US 90 "totally gone" in numerous reports through Biloxi and Gulfport (heavy debris and damage to the roadbed)
Public Buildings
Keesler Air Force Base near Biloxi has extensive damage.
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