Disaster victims
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation in its wake. The National Coast Guard Museum has launched a new website dedicated to the responders' devotion to duty, courage, humanity, and selflessness displayed during the disaster. One iconic image from
Disaster victims
As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans approaches, a Times reporter recalls a haunting memory that symbolizes the city's disorder and neglect in the aftermath of the disaster - the corpse of a Black man left on Union Street for days. The
Disaster victims
Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005, marked a pivotal moment for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) as it launched its formal Disaster Response program. Since then, the organization has responded to over 600 disasters worldwide, rescuing and caring for more than 1.2 million animals.
Disaster victims
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed their city, thousands of New Orleanians found refuge in Houston, where they helped shape the largest city in Texas. Many of them stayed, rebuilding their lives and contributing to the growth of the city. This report by Dominic Anthony Walsh explores the lasting impact
Disaster victims
The devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 left hundreds of children without homes, their families struggling to cope with the trauma. In the midst of the chaos, art therapists from across the country descended upon Louisiana, bearing crayons, paint, and sheets of white paper, with the hope of helping
Emergency preparedness
As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, experts are sounding the alarm that the federal government, particularly the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is ill-equipped to respond to a storm of similar magnitude. The warning comes from over 190 FEMA employees who wrote an open letter to Congress, citing
Emergency preparedness
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, the scars of the disaster still linger in Mississippi, particularly in the coastal towns where the storm made landfall. The hurricane, which made landfall on August 29, 2005, killed 238 people in the state, destroyed thousands of structures, and left a
Emergency preparedness
In a scathing letter, over 180 current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees have warned Congress of the catastrophic consequences of President Donald Trump's attacks on the agency. The letter, titled The Katrina Declaration, comes ahead of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which killed 1,
Emergency preparedness
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a slew of research studies and government reports found that most of the death and destruction could have been avoided with better government action. The storm led to major reforms at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including a shift in leadership and a
Emergency preparedness
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the ASPCA is urging pet owners to prioritize emergency preparedness for the entire family, including pets. The aftermath of the devastating storm revealed significant deficiencies in public preparedness, unclear state guidance, and a shortage of pet-friendly emergency shelters. To improve emergency
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
The future of Mississippi's casino industry has never looked brighter, a year after Hurricane Katrina destroyed or badly damaged all 12 of its seafront casinos. Despite initial doubts, the industry has bounced back to three-quarters of its pre-Katrina level, with gaming companies pouring billions of dollars into an
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, a collaborative effort between the Clinton Foundation, Operation HOPE, and H&R Block has emerged as a success story in helping Americans claim millions of dollars in income tax refunds. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Program has delivered over
