US Edition'Just Keep the Faith': Woman Reflects on Surviving Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later
Hurricane Katrina caused nearly $108 billion in damages and displaced over a million people, leading to massive federal investments and ongoing recovery efforts, officials said.
- Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, causing severe flooding and destruction across Louisiana and Mississippi.
- The storm overwhelmed levees, rapidly flooding homes and forcing many, including Dr. Courtney Jackson, to seek rescue from rising waters they had never experienced before.
- KTBS reporters covered the event extensively while survivors like Darnell Williams and Michelle Andrews faced displacement, prolonged shelter stays, and the loss of possessions amid widespread devastation.
- Nearly 80% of New Orleans flooded with depths reaching 6 meters, nearly 2,000 lives were lost, and damages surpassed $100 billion, as described by eyewitnesses and reporters including Gerry May and Rick Rowe.
- Katrina’s aftermath forced survivors to relocate, with Williams building a new life in Orlando, while the disaster’s scale highlighted the need for improved emergency management and community resilience.
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Hurricane Katrina victims and rescuers reflect on storm 20 years later
Hurricane Katrina victims and rescuers reflect on storm 20 years later BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) – Lives and conditions have changed during the two decades since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, but the passage of time does not erase the memory of its devastation. While there is rebirth for some, one rescuer will never forget his experience with the storm. “Somebody’s chair was in our tree,” John Dolan said, pointing to a picture of his Chalmette, L…
What made Hurricane Katrina a catastrophe, and why its horrors linger 20 years later
Two decades ago, before Hurricane Katrina inflicted unprecedented devastation along the Gulf Coast, before it killed at least 1,392 people and displaced hundreds of thousands, before levees failed and floodwaters swallowed New Orleans, before the glaring lapses in the government…
Mercy Chefs reflects and remembers 20 years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Friday marked 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall and caused devastation along the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina was also the catalyst for the creation of Portsmouth-based non-profit Mercy Chefs. Seeing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina caused the founder of Mercy Chefs, Gary LeBlanc, to take action and volunteer for the first time. LeBlanc told 10 On Your Side he knew he had to do something because it wa…
‘Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years After the Storm with Robin Roberts’ premieres tonight
Robin Roberts returns home to the Gulf Coast in the special “Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years After the Storm” airing on Friday, August 29.The special will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DIRECTV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
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