ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines Inc., the nation's third-largest carrier, plans to file for bankruptcy protection in New York as early as Wednesday, according to an industry consultant who has been informed of the company's plans.
$1 billion
\nThe amount of money the federal government is spending each day on the relief effort.
$175 billion
\nEstimated economic losses from the storm, according to Paul Getman, chief executive officer of Economy.com. Losses include damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure, as well as disrupted economic activity and larger energy bills.
$60 billion
\nThe amount of money Katrina is estimated to cost insurance companies in claims, according to a leading risk assessment firm, Risk Management Solutions of Newark, Calif.
$2,000
\nThe amount of money the Federal Emergency Management Agency has offered to each household affected by Katrina, at a total cost to the agency of $640 million. More than 347,800 families have registered to receive the money.
