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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

As a horribly active hurricane season comes to an end, residents in Florida and other coastal states need to prepare for a 20-30 year "busy" cycle in the Atlantic.

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!

Here are 5 useful resources where kids can learn about hurricanes and hurricane season.

Growing up in Florida all my life I became completely fascinated by hurricanes. It was my favorite time of the year. That naive obsession soon became reality when my hometown was devastated in Hurricane Charley.

Preparing a watercraft before a hurricane strikes is critical to minimize or even eliminate damage. On average, 2 hurricanes affect U.S. coastal areas each year.

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."

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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'.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

In a previous article, I wrote about how to prepare yourself during the year for a hurricane. When hurricane season is upon you, you must also take some measures to prepare.

Items to have on hand should a natural disaster strike your community.

Beyond the book, The Secret, let's explore. Before, during, and after a hurricane strikes, it's invaluable to come from a strong sense of centeredness. Let's examine guidelines honed from my own personal experience per the tragedy of hurricane destruction.

Knowing how to plan evacuation routes, how to safely evacuate a storm-threatened region, and how to return to a storm damaged neighborhood can help reduce the stress of hurricane season and ensure the safety of both people and property.

The hurricane season started today and ends Nov. 30th.

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

Welcome to Hurricane Season 2005, also known as "Sigh Season". This article features Jim Williams popular Hurricane City website, whkch features satellite imagery, hurricane projections and discussion forums.

Ten tips and strategies to be best-prepared for hurricane season 2006; included are links to further resources on how to outfit your home and information on creating your Disaster Kit.

People like to think positively, and passive hurricane evacuation, planned years ahead of time will enable people to go about their business without panic. Many coastal communities are such pleasant places to live that the infrastructure overloads the evacuation matrix.

The Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1st every year. This simple guide will help you along the path of keeping yourself safe during a hurricane evacuation.

Experts have just announced that U.S citizens living in near the Gulf and Atlantic coast should be prepared for a busy 2007 hurricane season.

Residents of the coastal states can usually recite the contents of a hurricane kit, routes to safety, and directions on how to prepare one's home for tropical-force winds. Unfortunately, many forget about the family pet until it's too late.

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.

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.

With hurricane season approaching, many people are already starting to think about the possibility of having to evacuate. One thing people often forget however until the last minute, is having to evacuate their pets with them.

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.

This year, NOAA is predicting 13-17 named storms. 7-10 of which to become hurricanes and 3-5 of those named storms to be major hurricanes. All it takes though is one major hurricane to devastate the region in its path.

This article discusses the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, and how homeowners can prepare.

The most important thing you can do to be safe from hurricanes is to keep informed and be prepared. Good hurricane disaster prevention includes modifying your home for strength as well as having supplies on hand to make it through the storm.

Before the hurricane season starts, it is a good idea to become familiar with what they are and some of the terminology associated with them.

Learn what should go in a hurricane emergency kit in addition to basic supplies, including sentimental items and pet supplies, as well as how to care for an emergency kit so it is useful throughout the season.

A hurricane is a massive storm system that is powered by heat from tropical oceans and the atmosphere. Hurricanes are dangerous storms but you don't have to be intimidated by them.

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.

Scientists evaluating data from planes flying into a large hurricane have documented changes inside the hurricanes that can quickly alter their intensity. The scientists say these insights can improve hurricane forecasting.

The hurricane season of 2005 was stunning. While the victims and the nation continue to heal, there are some precautions to take to avoid such a catastrophe in your own life. Educate yourself and be prepared.

Tips on how to make evacuating from a hurricane less stressful.

Hurricane Carla hit the Texas coast on September 11, 1961. The largest hurricane of record in Texas - and the 10th most intense U.S. hurricane at landfall - Carla has a local and personal significance for this author.

While Tampa Bay citizens are extremely familiar with hurricanes, they still aren't willing to take all the steps needed to provide for their safety. An editorial with a few hurricane preparedness tips.

According to a study, when Hurricane Floyd hit in 1999, leaving 16 counties under water and millions of people in distress, a surge in child abuse took place. Similar incidents of child abuse are feared in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Hurricanes are serious business! Hurricanes can and do form in several areas of the world, including the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or the eastern Pacific Ocean. They cause billions of dollars in damages.

The 2008 Hurricane Season begins today, Sunday, June 1, 2008. To mark the beginning of the hurricane season, laugh in the face of this specter of destruction and death to drink a Hurricane on June 1st.

June is the beginning of Hurricane Season. Did you know? If you don't think it concerns you, then think again!

The arrival of Sub Tropical Storm Andrea puts into sharp focus the impending arrival of hurricane season. Preparing your home for hurricane season. It is better to be safe than sorry.

How to be prepared for a Hurricane

Hurricane force winds, trees can fall down & cause costly damage, besides causing utilities & cable lines to fall. Trees should be trimmed before hurricane season. Certain types of trees should not be planted & others will tolerate better heavy winds.

A Mississippi mom gives advice on how to make the hurricane season more bearable based on her experience of being without electricity and water for 13 days following Hurricane Katrina.

You should get your hurricane kit ready and buy the supplies early because if a storm threatens, supplies will be short and lines will be long. Your kits should include, but are not limited to the following items:

North Carolina State University proved to be the only national model to accurately predict the 2006 Atlantic Hurricane season. How does the 2007 NOAA prediction compare with NCSU's, and what's the idea behind the new CBLAST model at the University of Miami?

It's that time again. June 1st and November 30th is hurricane season, when storm systems that organize in the tropical waters of the Atlantic and Carribean form, threatening millions of Americans who live in the Gulf Coast states and along the eastern seaboard.

Living in Florida for most of my life, I was surprised that the area that I lived in hadn't gotten hit by a single hurricane for numerous decades. Whenever a hurricane would come, it would always miss our area.

Beyond batteries and canned food, this mom-to-mom checklist will cover all you truly need to know, whether you're a hurricane veteran or first-time storm trooper!

San Diegan's view of Post-Katrina New Orleans

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Steps that you should take to be prepared for hurricane season.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Hurricane preparation

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.

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

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.