BBC
Bbc: In Pictures: New Orleans Before and After
Vivid slideshow of photographs of New Orleans during the flooding by Hurricane Katrina and two months later.
BBC
Bbc: Inside the Hurricane Zone
BBC News reporter gives his first-hand experiences as he tours neighborhoods stricken by Hurricane Katrina. Very intriguing September 2005 report.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf
Here you will find a listing of all the engagements in the Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf Approach campaigns in the Civil War. Hyperlinks take you to descriptions of the individual engagements.
CNN
Cnn: New Orleans Disaster Plan: Get Out of Town
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Homeland Security announces the new evacuation plan for New Orleans in case of disaster. This interesting article also recaps evacuation problems that plagued New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, as well...
CNN
Cnn: Ninth Ward, Six Months Later
Captivating photo slideshow that shows a section of New Orleans six months after Hurricane Katrina. The damage in the photos is obvious.
CNN
Cnn: Katrina Evacuees Weigh Possible Return
In-depth report examining Hurricane Katrina evacuees and discussing the issues they face as they decide to move back to New Orleans. The New Orleans levee system, living conditions, Mayor Nagin's plan to rebuild New Orleans, and other...
CNN
Cnn: One Family's Story
Enchanting web page that chronicles the Green family, who was impacted by Hurricane Katrina. This interactive page has a family tree, video of their plight, photographic gallery, maps, etc. This sad story, yet brilliant report, is an...
CNN
Cnn: Rescue and Relief
Interactive map that takes you to information, news, photos, and videos of Hurricane Katrina. Excellent source.
BBC
Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact
Find out about the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Timeline: How the Hurricane Crisis Unfolded
Detailed timeline of Hurricane Katrina from August 28-September 9, 2005. Links to other stories, video, and pictures accompany this excellent timeline.
BBC
Bbc: Homes Pledge for Katrina Victims
BBC News reports on the Hurricane Katrina response as well as the continued search and rescue of New Orleans that continues. Report also includes a report of the discovery of victims found in a hospital. Photographic essay and a video...
BBC
Bbc: At a Glance: Centres of Devastation
BBC News page that features news story links categorized by the areas of the Gulf Coast devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Newsmaker: Fema's Mike Brown
The director of FEMA, Mike Brown, who is in charge of the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief effort, discusses the conditions of the areas hit, the evacuation effort, and the government's response. Audio, video, and a transcript of this...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: New Orleans Colleges Reopen
NewsHour documents the reopening of many of the colleges and universities of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina and many of the obstacles that they have, and will have to, overcome. Audio, video, and a transcript of the report is from...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Investigating Broken Levees
In this October, 2005, report, NewsHour focuses on the investigation into the levees of New Orleans that failed during Hurricane Katrina. Possible causes of failure are discussed. Audio, video, and a transcript of this report are available.
Other
New Orleans Kid Camera Project
New Orleans Kid Camera Project is a not for profit public art project that puts cameras into the hands of the youth of the city for them to then present their world and their art to the world on the internet.
Other
Select Bipartisan Committee: A Failure of Initiative
A February 2006 report based on a House investigation into the local, state, and federal response plans to Hurricane Katrina. The findings found a long list of mistakes that were committed.
Other
Rising From Ruin
This interactive feature reports on devastation caused after Hurricane Katrina. It includes diaries, towns that were affected and virtual tours. This is a great source for learning how this disaster affected residents of the southern U.S.
PBS
Frontline: The Old Man and the Storm
Following the Gettridge Clan, Frontline looks into the impact Hurricane Katrina brought and how the family members have survived.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Domino Sugar Plant Reopens
Interesting look into the Domino Sugar plant and what they have done to help their employees recover from Hurricane Katrina. In particular, the depiction of the trailer park they constructing was very enlightening. Audio, video, and a...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: New Orleans Mayor's Election
Fascinating report on the controversial New Orleans mayoral election. The controversy surrounds absentee ballots, the process, and evacuee voter participation. Audio, video, and a transcript of this April, 2006, report are available.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Rebuilding the Gulf Coast
Outstanding in-depth coverage of the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina hit the United States in August, 2005. News reports, audio, video, and lesson plans can be found on this page.
NBC
Msnbc: In Receding Floodwaters, More Damage Found
September, 2005, report of the aftermath of Hurricane Rita including damage, fatalities, impact on the oil industry, and rescue missions.