It all began as a tropical depression, in southeastern Bahamas, becoming Hurricane Katrina, one of the most deadly and costly storms to ever hit the United States. Katrina not only took over fifteen hundred lives, but also destroyed the city of New Orleans, and severely damaged other areas. Katrina is considered one of the worst storms to ever hit the United States in history because of the “ensuing destruction and loss of life.”Many citizens turned to blame those holding power in the government. The damage was so extensive, New Orleans is still under reconstruction today.