A large number of them are located in Houston, Texas. The rest are scattered throughout the United States. Only a portion of these people returned to the area to help clean up and rebuild their homes. Many other people choose to stay where they evacuated because they feel they have better opportunities there than they would in New Orleans. Others fear that there is a possibility of another huge disaster like Hurricane Katrina. But, for those who won't return, they say New Orleans will always hold a special place in their hearts (Kotkin, Pars