Katrina's damage in the Gulf of Mexico. [Read more]

With Katrina’s eye set on New Orleans, many storm-weary residents commenced plans to evacuate. Those with the means began filling their cars with gas, and booking hotel rooms in Baton Rouge and other surrounding areas. ... [view]

For nine years my husband and I have lived Uptown in a small Victorian cottage that sits five feet above sea level, and we always laughed at those who evacuated for hurricanes. Our bravado changed to fear, however, when we... [view]

I am an alumnae of Mount Carmel Academy, and this a picture of our gymnasium following Katrina. [Read more]

A boat misplaced by Katrina(at the entrance of West End). [Read more]

The remains of a Lakeview home. [Read more]

This is a picture where the flooding is actully starting to begin. [Read more]

I had known that Hurricane Katrina was coming for Louisiana prior to the evacuation warnings, but when Hurricane season rolls around each year, I tend to get excessively vigilant. And by that I mean that as soon as I hear on... [view]

Disaster is not a strong enough word to describe the events that have occurred over the last few months. Nothing and no one could predict what was about to happen to our cities and our people. Catastrophes of such great... [view]

my hurricane Katrina story started at the Fairmont hotel in New Orleans. [view]

This is an essay I wrote describing my experiences in Slidell before, and after Hurricane Katrina struck. [view]

what is left of West End Parkway [Read more]