Kansas City bride Katrina Badowski called for jury duty on her wedding day in Italy
A bride from Kansas City has gained attention online after receiving a jury duty summons for the very day of her wedding in Rome. Katrina Badowski, who is 35, found out last month that she was supposed to serve a week of jury duty starting Monday—the same day she was set to marry her fiancé, […]
Hurricane Katrina survivor offers advice on GPS and emergency readiness
August 29 marks the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Gulf Coast in 2005. I headed to New Orleans, expecting to have a great time with my parents, but instead found myself stuck in a hotel during one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. At that moment, I didn’t realize how […]
Former mayor cautions that FEMA reductions might lead to a repeat of Hurricane Katrina mistakes
Reflection on FEMA and Disaster Preparedness 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, it was a wake-up call for the nation. FEMA, at that time, was criticized for its slow and chaotic response. Mismanagement played a significant role, and the agency, lacking experienced leadership in emergency management, struggled […]
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
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.” […]
New Orleans commemorates 20 years since Hurricane Katrina with remembrance events and a parade
NEW ORLEANS – As Hurricane Katrina marks its 20th anniversary, the city is gearing up for a parade that honors and remembers those impacted by the disaster. When Katrina hit southeast Louisiana on August 29, 2005, it was a Category 3 hurricane, and it still holds the record as the most costly storm in U.S. […]
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.
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
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 […]
Former Police Officer Katrina Brownlee Shares Insider Insights on Ex-Mayor in Revealing Memoir
Former NYPD Officer Critiques Bill de Blasio in Memoir A recent report reveals that former NYPD officer Katrina Brownley has criticized former Mayor Bill de Blasio in her new memoir, titled “And the Blues Come.” In her memoir, Brownley discusses her background, including a harrowing incident where her ex-fiancé shot her ten times, according to […]