An Immediate Problem from Hurricane Katrina Was the Damage to Over

question 8

Multiple Choice

An immediate problem from Hurricane Katrina was the damage to over 4,000 drinking water systems serving more than 15 million residents. Who led the efforts to restore water access to those affected?

• A)state and local rural water technicians
• B)the Environmental Protection Agency
• C)local informal networks in the affected areas
• D)the Federal Emergency Management Agency

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