Still susceptible to disaster
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
A man waits for his identification wristband to be scanned during a mock evacuation drill May 23, 2006 in New Orleans, La. The two-day drill is being held in New Orleans and Baton Rouge in order to help the area prepare for the upcoming hurricane season.
Mario Tama/Getty Images
Gallery
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
