NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) -- Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast.

New Orleans took a big hit, with almost $200 billion in damage, and about 1,400 lives lost. Despite tragedy, the Crescent City was able to rebuild. President and CEO of New Orleans and Company, Walt Leger, says the city’s resilience played a part in its comeback, but not without support from the rest of the nation.

"This took time, it took persistence, it took effort, it took determination. And ultimately a lot of partnerships from people all over the country." Leger said.

Leger said surrounding states contributed not just with the physical rebuilding of city structures, but also economically. Organizations held events in New Orleans in the months following the storm, bringing visitors and

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