Poorest of the worlds richest nation were amongst the worst hit in Katrina hurricane that struck Gulf Coast of America and most of them were blacks. Many amongst them was living paycheck to paycheck and did not have the money required once evacuation orders were given.
Some of them have stayed put due to reluctance in abandoning their home. However most of them who decided to stay back faced the worst in their lives.
There are still people living in submerged homes calling out for help. Rescue agencies and military are dropping food to people. Some of them are still refusing calls for leaving their homes. Katrina has reportedly affected an area as large as the United Kingdom. This explains how widespread the damage has been.
Details of the number of dead are still not known as so many houses and other locations could not be reached to carryout a search.
Living Paycheck to Paycheck Made Leaving Impossible - Washington post.
Death toll from Hurricane Katrina could be in thousands - PTI India
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