Number: RL33761 Title: Rebuilding Housing After Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned and Unresolved Issues Authors: N. Eric Weiss, Government and Finance Division Abstract: This report summarizes the impact of the hurricane, reports on the status of recovery efforts a year after Katrina, explores the reasons why the recovery has proceeded as it has, and suggests issues that Congress might wish to consider in order to better plan for future disasters and to improve the capability of all levels of government to respond effectively. Pages: 13 Date: December 19, 2006