The USA were very prepared with 70-80% of resisidents evacuated before the storm hit.
1800 people died and 300000 homes were destroyed. 3 million people were left without electricity.
$300 billion of damage and 230000 jobs were lost.
The hurricane caused the sea to flood parts of the land.
Coast gaurd, police, fire service, army and volunteers rescued 50000 people.
25000 people given temporary shelter.
government spent over $800 million on rebuilding flood def.
About $34 billion spent on rebuilding houses, schools etc.
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