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New Orleans Resident
New Orleans considers how to rebuild the levee system that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Maps of New Orleans and the levee system are available. Article is from January, 2006.
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Damaged House Flying the American Flag in New Orleans
New Orleans, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, has a new disaster plan. Mayor Ray Nagin, who was criticized for the local government's response during Hurricane Katrina, approved the updated plan. Article is from May, 2006.
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Helicopter Crewman Protecting New Orleans Evacuee From Winds of Landing Chopper
News article detailing the military presence in New Orleans, as well as the continued rescue and evacuation effort. The conditions in the Superdome are also discussed. Video report is also available. Report is from September, 2005.
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Shattered Bridge Between New Orleans and Slidell
FEMA director, Michael Brown, has been recalled from New Orleans in this September, 2005, report. Brown, FEMA, and the Department of Homeland Security had been heavily criticized for their responses to Hurricane Katrina.
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Bbc: Police Told to Clear New Orleans
As New Orleans remains underwater, fears of pollution, health hazards, and safety moves Mayor Ray Nagin to order a mandatory evacuation of the city. Photos accompany the September, 2005, article.
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National Guard Soldiers in New Orleans
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
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Residents of New Orleans Reunited in Dallas
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
New York Times
New York Times: Hurricane Katrina: The Storm's Impact
Riveting pictures of the hurricane and its aftermath have brief descriptions written below. Good reading practice for the advanced English language learner. The video of early reports provides listening practice.
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A Man Struggles Past the Superdome in New Orleans
BBC News reporter gives his first hand experiences as he tours neighborhoods stricken by Hurricane Katrina. Very intriguing September, 2005, report.
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 Emergency Aid Chief Sidelined
FEMA director, Michael Brown, has been recalled from New Orleans in this September 2005 report. Brown, FEMA, and the Department of Homeland Security had been heavily criticized for their responses to Hurricane Katrina.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Hurricanes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives an overview of hurricanes and explores the anatomy of a hurricane. It includes video of the vulnerability of New Orleans before hurricane Katrina.
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Bbc: 'Thousands Dead' in New Orleans
Immediately after Hurricane Katrina, reports of the devastation of New Orleans is explored by BBC News. A video, other report links, and an interactive map of Katrina's path accompany this August, 2005, report.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:the Gulf Coast Region: Effects of Katrina
Research and discuss the history, topography, economics and demographics of the Gulf Coast Region to explain how and why Hurricane Katrina caused such devastation. Predict the long-term effects of this storm on the geography of the region.
BBC
Bbc: Lake Faces Aftermath of City Catastrophe
The pollution and environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina is probed by BBC News in this September, 2005, report.
BBC
Bbc: Grisly Task of Naming the Dead
September, 2005, report that explores the difficult task of identifying victims of Hurricane Katrina.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: President Returns to Louisiana
President George W. Bush arrived in Louisiana to tour the area after Hurricane Katrina. As President Bush was in the area, many began to criticize the federal government's response to the disaster, some alleging possible racism in the...
PBS
News Hour: Military Orders Added National Guard Presence
Thousands of National Guard troops will be deployed to areas hit by Hurricane Katrina, as crime, evacuation, and chaos have hit the area as they recover from this catastrophe. Article is from September, 2005.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Private Companies Rebuild Gulf
In this October, 2005, report, NewsHour examines the role of private companies in rebuilding the Hurricane Katrina damaged areas of the United States. Audio, video, and a transcript are available.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Congress Questions Brown
Congress questioned former FEMA director Michael Brown about the agency's response in the days after Hurricane Katrina. Mike Brown had resigned his post after much criticism over FEMA's response. Audio, video, and a transcript are...
BBC
Bbc: Bush Seeks $50Bn Hurricane Relief
President George W. Bush asks Congress for over $50 billion dollars in emergency aid to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in this September 2005 article.
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.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Tropical Storms
This learning module looks at tropical storms. It explains the characteristics of a tropical storm, how they form, how they are predicted, and their frequency. Includes student tasks, graphs, videos, and an interactive animation of...
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Repairs to the Breached Floodwalls
Graphic and photographic slideshow that shows how the failed New Orleans levees are repaired.