Superdome Damage
This is a picture of the damage to the Superdome. It was designed to
withstand 200mph winds, but has never been tested - until now.
Sustained winds were 145mph, with higher gusts. The Superdome kept
displaced residents safe, but the roof sustained heavy damage. Because
there was no running water in the dome, conditions deteriorated
rapidly. Imagine having 5000-10,000 people in the same place - all of
whom have basic needs, that can't be met. Imagine that same space 5
days later. That makes the Superdome the world's largest outhouse.
Officials now say it will probably be torn down.
