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Photos: Hurricane Day 3--relief is on the way

Government and private organizations have plenty to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
By Bill Detwiler, Contributor
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searching for survivors

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn Beaty looks out of his HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter for survivors in flooded New Orleans. This rescue crew was sent from Clearwater, Fla., to assist in search and rescue efforts.

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rescue

The U.S. Coast Guard hoists a pregnant woman from her apartment in New Orleans. Rescue workers also evacuated 10 others from the building.

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Red Cross

For Katrina, the American Red Cross launched the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster. More than 200 Red Cross shelters are being set up to to provide hot meals, bottled water and distribute other much-needed relief supplies, as seen in this shot, taken during the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis. The Red Cross is accepting donations on its Web site.

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USS Shreveport

A year ago, the amphibious transport dock USS Shreveport was in a war zone. Now it's part of the U.S. Navy effort to provide relief from Katrina. Four ships will deliver six disaster-relief teams with amphibious construction equipment, medical personnel and supplies.

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Wires

Downed wires are everywhere. Utility crews have plenty of work to do before the streets are safe from live wires. (Photo submitted by deannaewhite.)

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lost car

Cars and other personal property can be found all over the ravaged areas. (Photo submitted by nikecat3.)

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Boats

Here, the boats from a marina can't find the dock after the hurricane.

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