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Seattle Suburbs Evacuated After Levee Breach and Heavy Rain

A levee failure in south Seattle suburbs following a week of heavy rain has led to immediate evacuations in parts of Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila, as the region faces ongoing flood risks and a forecast of continued heavy rainfall and potential landslides.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#evacuations #flood-warning #heavy-rain

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20 Years After Katrina: The Lasting Impact and Ongoing Struggles in New Orleans

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the storm remains one of the deadliest and costliest in U.S. history, with catastrophic flooding in New Orleans caused by levee failures, a slow federal response, and lasting community impacts, especially in the historically Black Lower Ninth Ward.

via CBS News|

#disaster-anniversary #disaster-response #hurricane-katrina