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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Don't get caught off gaurd.

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.

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

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

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

Emergency preparedness is changing in a world threatened by pandemic and international terrorism, but the California wildfires are just another example of why it helps to "Be Prepared."

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

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

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.

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

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

Good-quality oil lamps should be part of every emergency preparedness plan.

Information on keeping you and your family prepared in case of hurricane.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

We are still in the the hurricane season which ends November 30, 2006 so we need to still be very aware of the importance of disaster preparedness and mitigation. This applies to individuals and businesses as it applies to State and Federal officials.

This Guide is designed to help you establish and implement your own personal disaster preparedness plan so you will have the knowledge and tools necessary to protect your family during and after a disaster event.

Hurricane season in Florida can provoke some anxiety, but planning ahead with some hurricane preparedness skills can help reduce the threats. Here's how to stay ahead of the storms.

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.

Unlike many other disasters, hurricanes give warnings and allow time to evacuate and take last-minute precautions. While a hurricane can force you to evacuate your community or even confine you to your neighborhood, you can be prepared by taking just a few simple steps.

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."

What can cities and government jurisdictions do to ensure their continued operation in case of an emergency? This grant funds additional emergency continuity training. Training is delivered both to individuals and to train-the-trainer situations.

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

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.

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.

Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. You can increase your chance of survival by creating a disaster plan and putting together a good disaster kit. This article covers many of the emergency supplies you should have.

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.

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.

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.

What one thing does the Red Cross advise everyone, no matter what local weather emergencies are likely for their area? Create a Family Disaster Plan!

It is such a horrible feeling when disaster strikes the ones you love and you are thousands of miles away. A feeling of helplessness consumed me this morning as I watched the news and my hometown was all over it.

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.

It is important to be organized & adequately prepared to survive all emergency situations. During a major event you may have to evacuate or shelter in place. This guide will assist you in assembling your home, car & workplace Disaster Survival Kits.

When asked if they would comply if government officials gave an evacuation order this hurricane season, 31% said no. In a similar survey taken in 2006, the percentage was 23.

Preparing for disaster is not as simple as buying a smoke detector and a safety ladder - so here are some tips to be sure that - in any disaster - you are completely prepared.

As careful as you are, accidents happen. An emergency kit can mean the difference between life and death for your cat in the event that you need to administer first aid prior to a vet trip.

Having a horse and a barn spells potential accidents. Read some common-sense tips on how to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster or an everyday injury.

Keeping your family safe in a time of crisis should be everyone's highest priority. This article will help you to construct a kit to keep your family safe during most natural disasters.

Recently at the White House President George W. Bush signed the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act into law.

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.

Everyone should have a disaster and emergency preparedness plan. The past few months have shown the world that you cannot always depend on local, state and federal officials to take care of you or your family in the event a disaster strikes.

It is sad to think that you've got to think plan ways to protect your business from terrorism. But it's a reality in today's business world that must be accepted and dealt with. Take the time to learn how - today.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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!

This is an article on law suits steeming from th 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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, start