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In any emergency whether manmade or nature made, are we prepared enough to prevent further catastrophe? Christopher Cooper and Robert Block examine these questions in their new book, Disaster, Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security.

Former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel didn't let Hurricane Katrina stop him from serving the people of New Orleans. The hurricane destroyed his home and the home of the ministry he served.

While visiting family in Lafayette, Louisiana the last week in July, we decided to visit New Orleans for a night. Even now, almost a year later, the residual effects of Hurricane Katrina were plainly visible driving into the city.

This article highlights the true disaster behind Hurricane Katrina. The welfare state.

A personal look at New Orleans and Biloxi three weeks after Katrina. One girl's journey through hell.

Hurricane Katrina and the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks should never be forgotten, nor should the victims of both these tragedies. People should not compare Hurricane Katrina with 9/11 but they do.

A review of Michael Eric Dyson's 2006 book on Hurricane Katrina and the way color played into the Federal government's handling of the matter

There are perhaps other aspects that were neglected in the frequent examinations as to why this particular disaster ended so badly, and to neglect to consider these other factors may result in similar mistakes occurring again at a later date.

Hurricane Katrina left thousands and thousands of people with no homes, no place to run to and so many to blame.

The Canon Group has announced a $1 million contribution to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts for victims of the devastation caused by the recent hurricane which struck the Gulf Coast Aug. 29th.

One person's story of the chaos of Hurricane Katrina and the effect on their family before, during and after.

A brief conversation with a workmate got me thinking, laughing, and worrying about the ongoing human impact of Hurricane Katrina.

You hear a lot about the Hurricane from officials and others, but often the resident's ideas are left out. Well, here is my take on this natural disaster!

Although it's much, much rarer of late, every once-in-a-while in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area after Hurricane Katrina, there have been reports of another person's body being found in an attic or some place else that succumbed to the wrath of Hurricane Katrina.

It's been almost two months since Hurricane Katrina flooded 80% of New Orleans. While much of the city remains uninhabited and uninhabitable, Uptown shows signs of normality. But it's not the "old normal," it's a "new normal."

Over two years after Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history to date, some are still trying to get back on their feet.

Interview with Westchester woman who provides free housing and additional services to a woman whose home was a casualty of Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water explores the emotional, psychological, human rights, race, class, and gender issues affecting hurricane Katrina survivors.

When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, most considered only the physical damage done. This article takes a look at the psychological state of the Gulf as a direct result of Katrina one year later.

Massive damage from Hurricane Katrina remains throughout the Gulf Coast and most noticeably in the city of New Orleans, but as residents struggle to rebuild one major obstacle is that of fraud from people not affected by Katrina.

Hurricane Katrina devastated my home state of Mississippi on August 29, 2005. How are you supposed to feel after something like this affects your life - your friends, your family, your neighbors, your state which you love because it is home?

A disabled Hurricane Katrina survivor is in court today fighting for the return of her dog Pablo, a two year old terrier mix.

Share the emotions felt from one victim's account of their experience losing their home during Hurricane Katrina.

Next Monday Americans will find it harder to file for bankruptcy protections. In light of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Congress should look to exempt many of the survivors due to the increase in the number of filings following a hurricane.

Where were our troops during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina while the world watched Americans die so unnecessarily?

By providing false addresses, these Mississippi women got money from the government that they didn't deserve.

Adults are not the only contributors to the cause supporting the victims of hurricane Katrina. Children are giving a whole new meaning to the phrase, 'every little bit helps'.

In a joint press release, FEMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that they will begin testing formaldehyde levels in the trailers and mobile homes provided by FEMA for people left homeless by Hurricane Katrina, starting December 21.

As a result of Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath it is vital that the needs of cancer patients and their displaced loved ones are addressed immediately. Numerous agencies are reaching out to help.

Remember Katrina? You have to. I know I was on the edge of my seat for at least a week and a half when it was going on. And that'll be something I will never forget. Originally written on 6/22/07, edited 8/4/07.

Statewide agencies are assisting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) hurricane survivors with housing, food, and more.

After all this time there are still those who remain affected by past hurricanes, the Presbytery of South Louisiana is lending a hand to Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims who want to rebuild their home.

Unused FEMA trailers meant for Hurricane Katrina victims will soon be distributed among South Dakota's Indian population, since Sen. Tim Johnson pushed through a law that did away with the federal requirement that the trailers must go to disaster victims.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Louisiana Department of Social Services are still working to locate 174 foster children from New Orleans who remain unaccounted for since Hurricane Katrina struck.

Extended Stay Hotels is being helped by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to better provide temporary places for Hurricane Katrina victims to stay at various places across the country.

After the Hurricane Katrina devistated the Gulf Coast there are many scams in opperation. Here's how to avoid many of them and links where you can give to the relief effort, or check out those who want you to give to them for the effort.

A San Francisco, CA non-profit which generates unrestricted funding for AIDS service organizations in the Bay Area has announced the formation of a fund to assist agencies in Louisiana and Mississippi affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The Search Dog Foundation Canine-Firefighter disaster search groups have been deployed to find Hurricane Katrina victims.

This research paper offers insight to the progress that has been made in the New Orleans and surrounding communities.

There are some absolutely amazing hotel in New Orleans, Louisisna, and I review the top three of these hotels for potential guests consideration.

Overly aggressive collections on overdue Small Business Administration Loans received due to Hurricane Katrina in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast areas have the potential to do more harm to the victims than good.

How one small church group made an impact on the lives of Hurricane Katrina survivors.

The current tally of Hurricane Katrina claims is well over $3 Quadrillion.

This is an article on law suits steeming from th aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Personal perspective and experience in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

New polling data and analysis from Zogby International indicates that the issues associated with the management of Hurricane Katrina may overshadow the issues stemming from the 9/11 events with regard to the 2008 election year.

We, the victims of Hurricane Katrina, have looked to the wrong people for help. It is not our government or extensions of our government that are giving the needed help for all victims as promised.

Much ado is made about New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina (two years ago today) - but life was changed forever in Louisiana's capitol after the storm.

A research paper on the effects social class had on the Hurricane Katrina disaster and the effects hurricane Katrina had on the lower class citizens of New orleans and surrounding Parishes.

It has been 3 years since Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans is rebuilding, the future looks promising -- except for an entire generation forgotten.

San Diegan's view of Post-Katrina New Orleans

The Big Easy is back in business, and tourist packages are reappearing to boot. Among the good news is a New Orleans venture between Amtrak, the passenger rail system, and Carnival Cruise Lines, the "fun ship" company.

How a group of pre-schoolers raised money for Katrina dog victims.

Are these claims real? Or are Katrina victims sending the government a message?

After a decade long absence, my husband and I returned to visit New Orleans in May, 2005. We wanted to wait until October, but fate intervened and we fell in love with the city all over. Here are tips on how we enjoyed our stay.

Katrina hit us 2 1/2 years ago, and we still reminders of the devastation all around. My neighborhood has been restored and the Gulf Coast is coming back. Unfortunately, I know the effects of the Myanmar Cyclone will last much longer.

For New Orleans, the issue we have to face is how to find $14 billion ? When well financed, tactical and strategic concerns become less of an issue. Time tables get reduced, and there is parity in the recovery plan.

Incredible similarities between the causes of despair on New Orleans in the wake of Katrina and Los Angeles in the wake of millions of illegal immigrants on services, education, and government.

This an interview with Dannny and Judy Rawinsky that is a personal account of the day Katrina hit Hickory and Slidell Louisiana, and the days following.

This is the story of Jason R. and his family who lived in Kenner, Louisiana when Katrina struck. They wished to express their thanks to the people they encountered in Texas for their love care and concern during this awful time.

The study is based on a sample size of near 1000 people who agreed to do initial and follow-up surveys in regard with their experiences related to the Katrina natural disaster.

Just when you thought you could not feel more sick about the blunders of Katrina the establishment gives you yet another reason to feel ill. Turns out they were testing new ID technology on the N.O. dead.

Hurricane preparedness can make a lot of difference in how you ride out the storm.

Thousands of pets were displaced from their owners by hurricane Katrina, and out of an act of severe irresponsibility, humane associations nationwide adopted out many of these pets before the flood waters even receded

Reno/Sparks Nevada goes all out to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina with emotional and medical support, food, and water.

With hurricanes continually knocking down huge structures with alarming regularity, many people are wondering about hurricane preparation.

One of the biggest things you are going to have to worry about after a hurricane hits would be your insurance coverage.

Students and faculty from 33 colleges, including three CSU campuses, UC Berkeley and Stanford University, asked college campuses to take part in the "National Post-Katrina College Summit."

An introduction to hurricane basics, and a listing of this year's hurricane names for 2006.

Hurricanes can be extremely destructive and many people are affected by these storms around the world today. Here you will find information about preparing for a hurricane so that your family has a better chance of making it through the storm unharmed and together.

We all remember the devastation that the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Louisiana endured at the hands of Hurricane Katrina. Thousands of families suffered great losses that includes lives and homes. Being from south Mississippi, I witnessed the devastation first hand.

A look at the sickest, saddest news of the past week.

This is a daughter's tribute to her Mom's courageous battle with ALS, after surviving a different kind of battle, Hurricane Katrina. A story of love and family and inspiration to find a cure for Lou Gherig's Disease.

What a surprise, something (anything) happens, and people find a way to blame George W. Bush? I didn't see that coming, no way.

For dozens of families and business owners in Westwego and New Orleans, the tornado that tore apart roofs and walls and tossed FEMA trailers off their pilings Tuesday was a kick in the gut.

An auction benefiting the musicians who were affected by Hurricane Katrina raised $2,436,900 on Saturday. The auction was orchestrated for Music Rising, a charity whose proceeds go to those musicians who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina.

Pages from the journal I wrote before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina.

The Social Security Administration says it is doing everything it can to ensure that monthly payments get to beneficiaries affected by Hurricane Katrina.

It was an emptiness: a result of absence rather than loss. I heard stories of children who had been lost from their parents and I hurt for the families who had been torn apart by Hurricane Katrina. At the same time, I envied those parents for having children at all.

Living in Colorado, our family does not come in contact with Katrina survivors. The Colorado mountains is just not a place you find a lot of hurricane victims.

It will be three years on August 29th since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf coast states and yes the victims do have a right to feel frustrated and you can see that in this one claim.

A special report from the Institute for Southern Studies finds the U.S. government has failed to live up to international human rights standards in its handling of the massive displacements caused by Hurricane Katrina.

A poem about Katrina

A progress report on selected children and their families in the aftermath of Katrina.

A review of Katrina news as reported from the South.

This story was written on September 3, 2005, after my childhood neighborhoods were devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Is the federal governments rush to respond and aid victims of the southern California wildfires and their mind boggling lack of response in the case of Hurricane Katrina just a lesson learned or a dispicable example of bias in the face of a catastrophy.

The mayor whose "Chocolate City" comments on Martin Luther King day reverberated around the country and gained notoriety in 2006 after hurricane Katrina asked, if King were alive today, "What would he have said about Katrina?"

When Hurricane Katrina hit, New Orleans was wronged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The range of response from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community to the victims of Hurricane Katrina continues to grow with substantial cash donations and a wide range of individual acts of kindness.

Hurricane Katrina has affected thousands of people, some with mental illnesses.

The Story Circle Network is looking for submissions for a new book, Catastrophe