Final Answer:
1. Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest and most destructive storms ever to hit the United States, causing over $108 billion in damage, claiming over 1,800 lives, and leaving millions homeless—especially in New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish. It ranks sixth in strength among recorded Atlantic hurricanes and was one of the largest.
2. The most significant damage was caused by massive flooding after over 50 levees in New Orleans failed, which devastated 80% of the city and all of St. Bernard Parish.
3. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was responsible for the failure of the levees, as investigations found the federal flood protection system failed due to inadequate design and construction on their part.
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