The American Society for Public Administration's (ASPA's) Hurricane Katrina Task Force continued its multiyear study of the disaster and its management, providing its second report at the 2007 ASPA annual conference. The task force examined areas that have improved and those that still need to, as the Gulf Coast states struggle to recover from the disastrous storm season of 2005. The task force discussion was joined by a highly engaged audience, which included members of the Hurricane Katrina Advisory Commission. This article offers public agency leaders information to improve local emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery planning. The rebuilding plan focuses on restoration of key landmarks and improvements in facilities for the community. Post-disaster rebuilding requires a vibrant economic base to generate the taxes needed to support local government. Much is left to be done to improve the US emergency management system, as the federal government refocuses its efforts toward mitigation for natural disasters.