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Case Study: Bay St. Louis, MS
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By Neptune Technology Group Inc.
Bay St. Louis has long been known for its scenic location on the Mississippi gulf coast. Visitors come for its beaches or to explore the historic Old Town District with its antique shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots.
On August 29, 2005, everything changed. Fifty miles west of Bay St. Louis, the city of New Orleans is more closely associated with the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. But while the damage in New Orleans was extensive, its neighboring cities along the Mississippi gulf coast (Waveland, Pass Christian, and Bay St. Louis, among others) were almost completely and, quite literally, wiped off the map.
In Bay St. Louis, the flood surge from Katrina reached 28 feet. More than 90 percent of the city was under water. Many of the residences were washed right off their foundations. The water and gas utility distribution system was severely damaged.
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