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The PIIH can help prevent future hurricane devastation, such as the damage from Hurricane Katrina.
The devastating impact of hurricanes can be seen in this image showing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the Lower Ninth Ward, in New Orleans, La. The PIIH can ultimately help improve hurricane readiness and reduce the risk to property and human life.
Credit: Kenzie Schott, Southern Methodist University
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