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Hurricane Katrina was a category five storm, meaning the windspeed of the hurricane was 157 mph or higher. Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time explores the effects of a natural disaster that changed America. With rarely viewed archive footage, first person testimony and interviews with the major government and emergency response personnel, this five-part series reveals Katrina’s definitive story for the first time. Watch Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time on Monday 28th July from 8pm on Natio

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Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time explores the effects of the natural disaster and the 'man-made' aftermath with its far-reaching impact on equality and emergency management. With rarely viewed archive footage, first person testimony and interviews with the major government and emergency response personnel, this five-part series reveals Katrina’s definitive story for the first time. Watch Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time on Monday 28th July from 8pm on National Geographic UK. Streaming so