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The New Orleans Hurricane Protection System

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Independent review of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers task force's final draft report has been issued. It finds that the major guiding principle behind the construction and maintenance of the New Orleans hurricane protection system - to 'make the city safe' - although 'noble', has been flawed. It identifies key lessons from the Katrina experience and their implications for future hurricane preparedness and planning in the region.

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