Almost the entire population of the city was displaced due to the hurricane, a large proportion of whom may never return, "presenting a host of profound economic, social, and psychological challenges to individuals, communities and all levels of government" (Oliver-Smith, 2005). The sudden rupture of the relationship of people to place in the wake of environmental disaster also has profound psychological impacts on the mental health of displaced people. Psychologist Mindy Thompson Fullilove posited that the "sense of belonging, which is necessary for psychological well-being, depends on stron...

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