Of all of the concerns in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, perhaps most worrisome was the ______ system.

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The levee and pump system was a major concern in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, as the city is located below sea level and the levees were not strong enough to withstand the storm surge. The failure of the levee system led to devastating flooding and loss of life. Emergency preparedness, evacuation routes, and fire and EMS were also concerns, but the failure of the levee and pump system had the most catastrophic consequences.

Of All of the Concerns in New Orleans Prior to Hurricane