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Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 storm, surpassing Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and is approaching Jamaica with a central pressure of 901 millibars, making it one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi town of Biloxi is still waiting on FEMA funding to complete essential rebuilding projects, including stormwater upgrades and pier reconstruction, facing ongoing delays and funding disputes. Despite federal assistance, the city has not received the full $34 million owed for past projects, and FEMA's response has been criticized as slow and bureaucratic. The situation highlights broader challenges in disaster recovery efforts and FEMA's ongoing reforms.
Spike Lee's documentary on Netflix commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the ongoing struggles of New Orleans residents and serving as a poignant call for hope and change.
The Museum of Modern Art is showcasing a film series titled 'When the World Broke Open: Katrina and Its Afterlives' to reclaim the memory of Hurricane Katrina's impact on New Orleans, highlighting cultural resilience through documentaries, series, and films that depict the city's traditions, struggles, and recovery over the past century.
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' school system has transitioned to an almost entirely charter-based system, leading to significant improvements in test scores, graduation rates, and school renovations, though opinions remain mixed and challenges such as school closures and disparities persist.