Hurricane Katrina, 2005

Hurricane Katrina, 2005

Hurricane Katrina Devastation: New Orleans Evacuations Step Up, Relief Efforts Gain Momentum

New Orleans continued to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, with more than 220,000 refugees already in Texas, thousands more on the way, and the city facing a long and difficult climb out of the crisis. While the pace of evacuations picked up significantly, with at least 19,

Hurricane Katrina, 2005

Unprepared for Disaster: The Federal Government's Lethal Response to Hurricane Katrina

As Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, the nation was woefully unprepared for the disaster that unfolded. Despite early warnings of the hurricane's potential devastation, the federal government's response was slow, inadequate, and often non-existent. The article highlights the stunning lack of preparation and urgency in