Recovery from Hurricane Katrina has varied
along the Gulf Coast.
q Of the large areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, Jefferson Parish
experienced the largest employment growth from September 2005
to December 2006.
q Harrison County is the closest of the three areas to its
pre-Katrina employment level.
q In December 2006, Orleans Parish employment was
only 69 percent of its pre-Katrina level.
Hurricane Katrina struck in August
2005. Its impact on employment
data was first reflected in figures
for September 2005.
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CHART
Employment in large areas heavily affected by
Hurricane Katrina
Employment
300,000
250,000
Jefferson Parish, LA
200,000
Orleans Parish, LA
150,000
100,000
Harrison County, MS
50,000
0
Jul 05 Aug 05 Sep 05 Oct 05 Nov 05 Dec 05 Jan 06 Feb 06 Mar 06 Apr 06 May 06 Jun 06
Jul 06 Aug 06 Sep 06 Oct 06 Nov 06
Dec 06
Month/Year
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment and Wages Annual Averages, 2006
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