Gulf Coast Hurricanes
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Archive for September, 2008
Ike Brings Back Katrina’s Bad Memories
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery17 Sep
Houston residents are still coping with no electricity and waiting in long lines for water and ice. Authorities say it may be another week before power is restored. For people who survived Hurricane Katrina, the storm has brought back painful memories.
In New Orleans, Trash Magnate Cleans Up
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery12 Sep
Sidney Torres, 33, started a trash company after Hurricane Katrina. As he rides through the French Quarter on his all-terrain vehicle, he's greeted like royalty for cleaning up the neighborhood. He says residents will come back if they see others making a change.
Efforts To Rebuild, Protect Louisiana Wetlands Stall
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery8 Sep
Scientists and conservationists have struggled to develop plans to protect Louisiana wetlands since hurricanes plowed through three years ago. But so far, there has been a lot of talk and little action. Scientists assessing the latest storm damage say the urgency has never been greater to rebuild the wetlands while there's still time.
New Orleans Resident Returns Home
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery4 Sep
All Things Considered has followed New Orleans resident Sharon White since Hurricane Katrina. After Katrina, she returned home to find her New Orleans East house damaged by floodwaters. She returned in March. She talks about life in the city and about Hurricane Gustav.
Bordelons Have A Scare After Evacuating To Safety
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery3 Sep
Don and Colleen Bordelon of St. Bernard Parish have been frequent guests on "Morning Edition" since shortly after Hurricane Katrina flooded their home and they returned to rebuild. Over the weekend, they heeded evacuation orders and went to Baton Rouge to be with their daughter.
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Storm-Stricken La. Town Fears Losing Residents
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery3 Sep
One of the towns hit hardest by Hurricane Gustav was Montegut, La. Local officials say it could take weeks to bring electricity back to the community, and some worry that residents, tired of weathering hurricanes, will leave for good.
New Orleans’ Rebuilt Levees Pass Gustav’s Test
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery3 Sep
As New Orleans residents begin to return to the city, they'll find uprooted trees and some ongoing power outages, but not the more devastating damage that was feared. That's thanks, in part, to the rebuilt levees that protected the city. Work to make them stronger continues.
New Orleans Mayor Praised For Handling Of Gustav
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery2 Sep
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was among the government officials most criticized for his failure to prepare adequately for Hurricane Katrina. But even his harshest critics are giving him high marks for his performance during Hurricane Gustav.
Gustav-Hit Houma, La., Sees Little Flooding
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery2 Sep
Houma is one of the coastal Louisiana town that sustained damage during Hurricane Gustav. There, power lines and utility poles are down everywhere and trees are blocking most roads — but the good news is, there is little flooding.
New Orleans, Gulf Coast Assess Gustav Damage
Author: NPR Topics: Katrina Recovery2 Sep
Officials along the Gulf Coast began checking the damage left behind by Hurricane Gustav as New Orleans' mayor urged residents who had evacuated to stay away for at least a few days to be sure it's safe.
