Hurricane Isaac prepares to test New Orleans

Since Katrina, billions have been spent to improve levees, pumps and flood walls. Experts caution that no system can entirely protect the city from a storm.With Hurricane Isaac's arrival, New Orleans will get its first glimpse of the effectiveness of $14.5 billion in improved levees, pumps, flood walls and other protections built after Hurricane Katrina.

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