Hurricane Katrina was the costliest natural disaster, and one of the five deadliest hurricanes in the history of the U.S. At least 1,833 people died in the hurricane and subsequent floods. Total property damage was estimated at
$108 billion. Investigation of the responses from federal, state and local governments resulted in the resignation of FEMA director Michael D. Brown and criticism of President George W. Bush. The Associated Press was there with
in depth reporting and spectacular photography.