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But it seemed that New Orleans' flood defences, strengthened after Hurricane Katrina killed 1,800 people in 2005, have so far done their job. Mr Edwards said the levees had "for the most part" held - although the storm surge, rain and wind had still had a "devastating" impact across the state.