Hurricane Katrina Superdome

A shaft of light falls throught an opening in the fully evacuated Superdome on Sept. 5, 2005 in New Orleans, La. Officials said the complete evacuation of New Orleans two days earlier was necessary, citing the prospect of diseases caused by rotting bodies and polluted waters as well as other risks caused by Hurricane Katrina.

The Louisiana Superdome stands littered and deserted, except for some police, military and an occasional stray dog, Sept. 3, 2005, after Hurricane Katrina refugees staying at the Superdome evacuated New Orleans. Buses, helicopters and trains carried survivors of the storm and its chaotic aftermath to safety and more than 10,000 survivors were flown out of New Orleans as part of the largest airlift in U.S. history.

National Guard members carry a handicapped man into a waiting UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter near the New Orleans Superdome while conducting humanitarian assistance operations Sept. 3, 2005 in New Orleans, La.

A CBS News producer transmitted these exclusive shots from inside the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans using his camera phone, Aug. 29, 2005. Residents of the makeshift shelter had to brave a leaky roof, limited power and no air conditioning.