Status of some historic New Orleans buildings

The welfare of the people affected by Katrina and its aftermath is the most important concern, but I am worried about some of the city's historic buildings as well. I found this news item that mentions a few of them, but much is still unknown.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=Katrina%20Landmarks%20HK1