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.
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.
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.
CNN
Cnn: 'People Making Decisions Hesitated'
Report that explores the reaction of local, state, and federal government officials to Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
BBC
Bbc: Us Hurricane Response: Key Players
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
BBC
Bbc: Anarchy Disrupts Us Storm Relief
With the increasing chaos and crime in New Orleans after Hurricane governmental officials react angrily and with increased security in this September, 2005, report. Along with this report are links to other related Hurricane Katrina news...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Crime Increases in New Orleans
New Orleans has seen its crime rate skyrocket months after Hurricane Katrina. Report is from June, 2006. Audio, Video, and transcript of report is available.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Fixing New Orleans' Levees
Report on the problem of increasing costs of rebuilding the levees that protect New Orleans from flooding that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Audio, video, and a transcript are available for this April, 2006, report.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: New Orleans Mayor Lays Out Repopulation Plan
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin lays out his plan to bring people displaced by Hurricane Katrina back to New Orleans. The governments at all levels also are looking at plans for for future evacuations and recovery. Article is from September,...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: The Katrina Report
February, 2006, report detailing the investigation into the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina. In particular, there is a lot of criticism of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. Following the background video,...
CNN
Cnn: New Orleans Braces for 'The Big One'
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin orders a mandatory evacuation as Hurricane Katrina heads for the city.
CNN
Cnn: Louisiana Evacuees Told to Stay Put
Louisiana officials plead with evacuees not to return home as the damage was too great. This article discusses some of the damage done, specifically to New Orleans. Report is from September, 2005.
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Kathleen Blanco
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.