NU Online News Service, Aug. 24, 3:52 p.m. EDT

A nonprofit organization in support of the Homeowners Defense Act is using the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina to remind lawmakers the country is no better off today.

ProtectingAmerica.org, a coalition that includes Allstate and State Farm insurance companies, said the country remains unprepared for a disaster like Katrina, which struck five years ago on Aug. 25 and caused more than $45 billion in insured losses.

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