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Two decades since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and Mississippi hard.

Two decades since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and Mississippi hard.

20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina’s Impact NEW ORLEANS – It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, making landfall as a Category 3 storm. This event is etched in memory not just for its destructive winds but also for the overwhelming surge of water that devastated Louisiana’s rural […]

How Hurricane Katrina changed nonprofit disaster response two decades later

How Hurricane Katrina changed nonprofit disaster response two decades later

Reflecting on Hurricane Katrina’s Impact and Recovery Efforts When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, it prompted a significant focus from nonprofits on not just recovery, but on reshaping disaster relief approaches. Jeff Jerrett, who heads emergency disaster services for the Salvation Army’s Southern Region, emphasizes the importance of rebuilding “smarter and stronger.” […]

Two decades after Katrina, Mississippi remains resilient

Two decades after Katrina, Mississippi remains resilient

Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf, leaving an indelible mark on our community. Entire neighborhoods vanished. Families had to evacuate. Lives were tragically lost. The destruction that Mississippi faced in August 2005 is one of the most sorrowful moments in our state’s history. Yet, amidst the darkness, the resilience of Mississippi’s people shone […]

Survivors of Katrina look back on rebuilding New Orleans two decades later.

Survivors of Katrina look back on rebuilding New Orleans two decades later.

Reflections on Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, both survivors and first responders share their ongoing struggles and how they’ve contributed to rebuilding New Orleans. David Brittle, a captain with the Salvation Army, recalled a harrowing moment: “I was in the water trying to get to my parents, but I didn’t […]

Trump’s FEMA policies are being examined 20 years after Katrina

Trump's FEMA policies are being examined 20 years after Katrina

As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, which tragically claimed 1,392 lives, significant questions remain about the government’s capacity to manage natural disasters. Current and former FEMA employees have expressed concerns that the Trump administration is reversing progress in emergency management policy. Following the devastation in New Orleans, the U.S. revamped its emergency response […]