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Disaster Recovery, Hurricane Katrina
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 40 Days and 40 Nights 
 Companion to an exhibit that "is the story of communities rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, told through the eyes, heart, and soul of Louisiana artisans." The "gallery" section provides profiles of participating artists in the areas of creative writing, fine arts, music, and theater and performing arts. Includes links to related sites. A Collaboration of New Orleans artists, the Louisiana State Archives, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine http://www.sph.tulane.edu/40days Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 6, 2008 A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge
This Webcomic is a "is a true story told in 12 parts about six different people ... who escape and survive Hurricane Katrina." Includes the chapters (which run from January through December 2007), material about artist Josh Neufeld, and related video, audio, news, and background material about the Webcomic and Hurricane Katrina. From Smith Magazine. http://www.smithmag.net/afterthedeluge/2007/01/01/prologue-1/ Topics: Art, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Jul 8, 2009 Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?
This insurance industry organization was formed to provide "information on the insurance industry's response [to hurricanes], supplying claim filing tips and maintain a dialogue with the public through an active consumer outreach program." Includes insurance advice for Hurricane Katrina damage recovery, a brochure about settling insurance claims after a disaster, a list of toll-free phone numbers of insurance companies, and related information. Some material also available in Spanish. http://www.iii.org/prepare/home/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Jun 13, 2007 Bring New Orleans Back
The website for this commission, established by New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin following Hurricane Katrina, provides final reports (from early 2006) on topics such as urban planning, education, public health, social services, government effectiveness, culture, and infrastructure (levees, criminal justice, and public transit). http://bringneworleansback.org Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Mar 22, 2006 Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton have established the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund which "will serve as an umbrella organization for the three special funds established by Governors of Alabama [Bob Riley], Louisiana [Kathleen Babineaux Blanco] and Mississippi [Haley Barbour] and will focus on collecting donations to assist in the long-term recovery plan for the states affected by this terrible tragedy." Provides information for making tax-deductible donations. http://www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 7, 2005 C-SPAN: Hurricane Aftermath
Video coverage of government meetings concerning responses to the 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita. View House and Senate committee hearings, government agency briefings, addresses, and other presentations. Includes links to legislation related to hurricane relief and grants, and associated government and media resources. From C-SPAN. http://www.c-span.org/homepage.asp?Cat=Current_Event&Code=HUR&ShowVidNum=17&Rot_Cat_CD=HUR&Rot_HT=&Rot_WD=&ShowVidDays=365&ShowVidDesc=&ArchiveDays=365 Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 20, 2007 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES): Hurricane Katrina Disaster
Information about the assistance personnel sent by the California OES to the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. Includes a map of California Fire and Rescue Resources in the Gulf Coast and a brief description of the "Over 1,600 California First Responders ... on-scene: [Including] eight Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Teams accounting for 640 personnel [who] have been deployed to the disaster area." Also includes links to related sites. http://www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf/ALL/1223FA54B1CFD24A8825706F006F235C?OpenDocument Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 14, 2005 City of New Orleans
Official information for residents, businesses, and visitors to this city in Louisiana. Provides information relating to recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina, including links to sites about disaster recovery assistance. http://www.cityofno.com Topics: Hurricane Katrina, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 9, 2005 Disasters & Emergencies: Hurricanes
Information about emergency medical shelters, volunteer opportunities for health care professionals, and other services provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Also find links to tips about hurricane preparedness. http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/emergency/naturaldisasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Drive Project 2006: New Orleans Road to Recovery
"This project is an objective collection of photographs of New Orleans [following Hurricane Katrina]. These images were collected every five seconds while driving around the neighborhoods." See images of Uptown/Carrolton, Lakeview, Gentilly, Garden District, French Quarter, Lower Ninth Ward, and other areas. Also includes background about the artist and links to relief organizations. http://neworleans.driveproject.com/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 13, 2008 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Floods
Health and safety guidelines and precautions related to flood readiness and recovery. Fact sheets cover food safety and water quality, sanitation and hygiene, reentering a flooded home, cleaning up after a flood, mold, electrical hazards, worker safety, and related topics. Some information available in other languages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Hurricanes
Find hurricane-related health and safety information, as well as information specific to current hurricanes. Includes fact sheets on topics such as hurricane readiness, hurricane recovery, protecting pets, electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, re-entering a flooded home, contaminated water, and protecting yourself from mold. Offers links to information for cleanup workers and health professionals. Some material available in several languages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems
"Failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity [from a flooded building] can present serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. ... This fact sheet discusses problems caused by microbial growth ... and the steps you can take to lessen these effects." Includes links to related information. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/flood.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 FEMA Warns Disaster Victims To Be Careful When Seeking Contractors For Repairs
"Returning to a storm-damaged home is bad enough, but don't be a victim twice when seeking contractor services to rebuild." Advice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on hiring building contractors after a disaster. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=5035 Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Industries, Science Last updated Sep 12, 2005 FEMA.gov: Federal Emergency Management Agency
This government agency has current disaster news, storm watches, disaster assistance, mitigation, preparedness, flood insurance, and photographs and video clips of disasters. The library has a "Response and Recovery" section, information on animals in emergencies, and disaster summary maps. "FEMA for Kids" includes the causes of natural disasters, games, and stories from children who have been through disasters. Some items available in Spanish. http://www.fema.gov/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Financial Planning: A Guide for Disaster Preparedness
Covers insurance, paying for a mitigation project, safeguarding important documents, estate planning, and more. Prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the American Red Cross, and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/FinRecovery/FinPlan/ Topics: Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Investing, Science Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Flood-Damaged Walls, Ceilings and Floors: Removing Moisture, Cleaning and Repairing
"Be prepared to let flood-damaged walls, ceilings and floors dry for several weeks. If restoration work is completed before proper drying, mold and mildew will continue to grow. The result may be structural damage to your home ... and discomfort or illness to family members who have allergies." Provides information about getting the moisture out and methods for making repairs. From the National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD). http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d001401-d001500/d001496/d001496.html Topics: Agriculture, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Frontline: The Storm
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program "examines how and why government at every level -- local, state and federal -- was unprepared, uncoordinated and overwhelmed in dealing with the Hurricane Katrina disaster." The website features interviews, analysis, a timeline of the warnings leading up to the hurricane, excerpts from home videos, video of the program, readings and links, and a teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/storm/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Dec 1, 2005 GAO Reports and Testimonies Related to Disaster Preparedness, Response and Reconstruction
Collection of publications from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning the quality of the federal government's activities with respect to man-made and natural disasters. Includes reports on topics such as homeland security, public health, the response to the September 11, 2001, attacks, and response and recovery efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/featured/dprr.html Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Feb 14, 2006 GISc Resources for Hurricane Katrina
This website collects resources related to the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in response to Hurricane Katrina and in disaster recovery. Includes articles, maps, satellite images, GIS data, and news about research opportunities related to the hurricane. From the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science. http://ucgis.org/Katrina/ Topics: Geography, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 13, 2005 The Gulf Coast's Everyday Heroes
This 2008 ongoing series profiles "some of these little-known heroes who are making a difference" in the rebuilding of New Orleans and Gulf Coast following 2005's Hurricane Katrina. Profiles include educators, religious leaders, a doctor, and the developer of a community database. Includes audio and print pieces. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87994823 Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Mar 25, 2008 Habitat for Humanity Plans "Operation Home Delivery" for Hurricane Victims
September 2005 press release about how "Habitat for Humanity International is launching 'Operation Home Delivery,' a three-phase response to help provide assistance and rebuilding opportunities in New Orleans and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina." The release describes the program, the third phase of which is "to establish and implement a 'home in a box project.'" Includes a link to the main site, with information about donating to this effort. http://www.habitat.org/newsroom/2005archive/insitedoc010602.aspx Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Feb 20, 2006 Homeland Security: Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding
This page collects press releases, reports, and other documents about federal efforts to develop "a long-term plan for rebuilding the region devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita." Most documents discuss funding requests and costs to rebuild and repair levees and housing on the Gulf Coast. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/programs/editorial_0816.shtm Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana.gov
"The State Of Louisiana's official website for dissemination of information concerning hurricane Katrina. This website has been established to provide the latest information and resources regarding relief and assistance provided by the state government for citizens impacted by Hurricane Katrina." Includes links to information about education, missing people, shelter and housing, animals and pets, financial assistance, road closures, and more. http://katrina.louisiana.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science Last updated Sep 15, 2005 Hurricane Katrina/Rita Information
This page compiles news and announcements on Hurricane Katrina and Rita topics of concern to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Includes many announcements of fraud indictments (still ongoing in 2009), alerts about schemes and frauds (such as fake charity websites and email solicitations), and related material. From the FBI. http://www.fbi.gov/katrina.htm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Apr 27, 2009 Hurricane Katrina: One Year Later
This August 2006 collection from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contains reports and data on Gulf Coast recovery efforts one year after Hurricane Katrina. Includes a slide show and photo galleries, frequently requested statistics (such as total assistance provided to individuals and households), news releases, and material specific to Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/2005katrina/anniversary.shtm Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 28, 2006 Hurricane Katrina: The Aftermath
Collection of articles on issues relating to rebuilding the areas of the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina. Also includes background information about the hurricane, photos, graphics, reading suggestions, and related links. A few archived articles are only available to subscribers. From NewScientist.com, the website for New Scientist magazine. http://environment.newscientist.com/channel/earth/hurricane/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Feb 9, 2007 Hurricane Katrina: Two Years Later
This 2007 magazine feature reports on the state of New Orleans two years after Hurricane Katrina. It is accompanied by personal views, a graphic showing "the levee system protecting New Orleans and where people are living since the devastation in 2005," photo essays, and video clips. Also includes an index of special reports from various Time Inc. publications marking the second anniversary of Katrina. From Time magazine. http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/0,28757,1646611,00.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 20, 2007 Hurricane Protection System
News releases and related material about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers progress in repairing breached canals and emptying New Orleans of floodwater following Hurricane Katrina. Also includes maps of New Orleans area and Plaquemines Parish levees, webcams, questions and answers about the repair process, a photo gallery, and related information. From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division. http://www.mvd.usace.army.mil/hurricane/chr.php Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Science, Technology, Weather Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Hurricane Recovery & Relief Information
A list of links to information about Hurricane Katrina, with a focus on Louisiana State University (LSU) students and faculty. Includes updates on shelter, emergency agencies, blood centers, places to donate to and volunteer at, mental health, and animal rescue and care. From the Louisiana State University Office of Public Affairs. http://www.lsu.edu/pa/mediacenter/nr/20050831_3p.htm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Hurricanes: Links to Health Information Including Toxicology and Environmental Health
Dozens of links to high-quality information about hazardous materials, environmental cleanup and recovery, pests, drinking water, food safety, mold, farming and agriculture, animal rescue, and specific chemicals. Some information also available in Spanish. From the Specialized Information Services Division of the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/hurricane.html Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Katrina Canal Breaches Consolidated Litigation: Berthelot et al. v. Boh Bros. Construction, LLC et al., 05-4182
Documents for "the umbrella for all cases which concern damages caused by flooding as a result of breaches or overtopping in the areas of the 17th Street Canal, the London Avenue Canal, the Industrial Canal, and the Mississippi Gulf River Outlet [in New Orleans]" after Hurricane Katrina. Find background, overview of developments with links to relevant documents, orders, and related material. From the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/CanalCases/CanalCases.htm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Law Last updated May 6, 2009 Katrina Help Wiki
Find volunteer opportunities, online charities, missing persons, government resources, temporary housing (offers and needed), amateur radio services, and much more on this member-contributed wiki devoted to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. "Many of the people involved are members of the TsunamiHelp Blog and TsunamiHelp Wiki team." Updates available by RSS. http://katrinahelp.info Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Mar 27, 2009 Katrina Through the Eyes of Children
Website for this project where art therapists worked with children who survived Hurricane Katrina and were living in a FEMA trailer site in Louisiana known as Renaissance Village. Provides project background, an extensive gallery of the children's art, details about the associated exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art (August-October 2007), and information about art therapy. From the Community Initiatives Foundation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. http://www.katrinaexhibit.org/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 27, 2007 Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes
News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish. http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/hurricaneRecovery.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Jobs & Work, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Find post-Hurricane Katrina information on topics such as debris removal, facilities approved to accept portable wastewater, and information for reporting an environmental hazard or incident. "The Department's mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare while considering sound policies regarding employment and economic development." http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/ Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Jul 16, 2007 Louisiana Hurricane Katrina Declared August 29, 2005
Information about temporary housing for evacuees, recovery efforts, doing business with FEMA, and links to more information about hurricanes. Also available in Spanish. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=4808 Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 6, 2005 Louisiana Recovery Authority
Website for "the planning and coordinating body that was created in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita by [Louisiana] Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to plan for the recovery and rebuilding of Louisiana." Provides action plans, details about specific recovery areas (such as economic, infrastructure, and housing), reports and data, and news and updates. Includes related links and a list of upcoming board meetings. http://www.lra.louisiana.gov/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 22, 2007 Louisiana State Police: State Emergencies
This site features information about evacuations and road closures in Louisiana, with links to road closure information for specific parishes (some information not up-to-date) and for Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Also includes a map of routes for re-entry to New Orleans and other flooded areas following the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. From the Louisiana State Police. http://www.lsp.org/emergency.html#road Topics: Automobiles, Hurricane Katrina, Transportation Last updated Sep 13, 2005 Louisiana Vintage Trolley Systems
(Note: includes numerous broken links.) Information about New Orleans' historical streetcar lines, including the St. Charles Streetcar line, which "is the world's oldest continuously operated electric railway line," and the Riverfront and Canal Street lines. Features images and updates about the system following Hurricane Katrina. From Railway Preservation Resources, a consulting firm that specializes in the historical and technical aspects of historic railway equipment and operation. http://www.railwaypreservation.com/vintagetrolley/neworleans.htm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Transportation Last updated Jan 4, 2006 Military Sealift Command (MSC)
"The Military Sealift Command is the transportation provider for the Department of Defense with the responsibility of providing strategic sealift and ocean transportation for all military forces overseas." The site provides an overview of MSC operations, images and information about ships, fact sheets, and information about specific missions, such as the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort, which was called into service to support FEMA in its Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts. From the U.S. Navy. http://www.msc.navy.mil Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Military, Science, Transportation Last updated Sep 6, 2005 National Trust for Historic Preservation: Hurricane Katrina Resources
Collection of links to resources relating to rebuilding and repairing historic sites in New Orleans and other areas of the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. Includes links to news, a guide to treatment of flood-damaged older and historic buildings, volunteering and donating opportunities, and links to related sites. From the National Trust for Historic Preservation. http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/gulf-coast-recovery/ Topics: History, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 29, 2009 National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
"NVOAD coordinates planning efforts by many voluntary organizations responding to disaster. ... Once disasters occur, NVOAD or an affiliated state VOAD encourages members and other voluntary agencies to convene on site." The site includes news about current efforts, archived news back to 2001, a lengthy guide to emotional and spiritual care of victims (in the documents section), and links to news and disaster recovery and relief agencies. http://www.nvoad.org/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 14, 2005 New Orleans: A Perilous Future
This August 2007 magazine feature examines the risks of a future disaster such as Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. It discusses the efforts to rebuild levees and other flooding protection systems since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the challenges of protecting New Orleans from future hurricanes. Includes photos, video clips, an interactive graphic of New Orleans levees, field notes, and related material. From National Geographic Magazine. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/08/new-orleans/new-orleans-text Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Jun 7, 2008 The Old Man and the Storm
Companion website to this PBS Frontline documentary that journeys with one New Orleans family "for 18 months as they endure devastation, political turmoil and a painstakingly slow bureaucratic process to rebuild their homes and their lives" after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Watch the full program, and read extra features on the family, post-disaster failures, and race and class issues. Includes a timeline, videos, live chat with the producer, and link to a related website. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Apr 27, 2009 Personal Banking Help for Hurricane Victims
Information about the post-Hurricane Katrina activities for a number of personal banking and automotive loan institutions operating in the affected area. Includes information about deferring loan repayments, ATM fee waivers, and replacing lost credit cards. Includes toll-free phone numbers. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9146146 Topics: Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Investing, Science Last updated Sep 14, 2005 A Primer on Disaster Preparedness, Management and Response: Paper-Based Materials
This "handbook presents guidelines for general facilities preparation and response to a variety of events both natural (storms, floods) and man-made (hazardous material accidents)" for preserving "books, documents, and other paper-based materials." Includes recommendations for cleaning and drying flood-damaged materials, dealing with mold and mildew, and related topics. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/preservation/emergency-prep/disaster-prep-primer.html Topics: Archives, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Science Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Q&A: An Update on Efforts to Drain New Orleans
A FAQ dated September 6, 2005 about efforts to drain flood waters from New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Topics addressed include how water got into the city, the difference between a floodwall and a levee, and strategies for getting the water out. Includes a map. From the National Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4826934 Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Science, Technology, U.S. History By Place, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Rebuilding the Gulf Coast
News stories and other features about the process of rebuilding the areas damaged in 2005 by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Topics include economic impact, environmental effects, insurance claims, levee repair, and local and federal efforts towards rebuilding damaged rural and urban areas. Includes a lesson plan and links to related news reports. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Online NewsHour and Louisiana Public Broadcasting. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/local/gulfcoast/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Nov 8, 2005 The Repopulation of New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina
This 2006 report provides estimates of repopulation rates and of population numbers in New Orleans for "the immediate future (the next three to six months) and the near-term future (the next one to three years) to guide the redevelopment planning process." The report also discusses the conceptual framework for the estimates. Includes a summary and the full report. From the Rand Gulf State Policy Institute. http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR369/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Mar 22, 2006 Responding to an Emerging Humanitarian Crisis in Louisiana and Mississippi: Urgent Need for a Health Care "Marshall Plan"
This Summary of a April 2006 report, resulting from a survey of residents in FEMA shelters based in Louisiana, focuses on the health and welfare needs of children and families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Discusses findings related to health conditions, mental health, and school enrollment. Opens directly into a PDF document. A "collaborative effort of the Children's Health Fund and The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health." http://www.ncdp.mailman.columbia.edu/files/marshall_plan.pdf Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Jul 16, 2006 SSA Cares: Archivists and Archives Affected by Hurricane Katrina
"The Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA) has established this weblog to capture and share information about our colleagues and friends from Louisiana and Mississippi, who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina." Much of the information is old, but the site includes several dozen photographs of damaged institutions and collections. http://www.ssacares.org/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Tavis Smiley: Hurricane Katrina
Transcripts of interviews on topics related to the 2005 Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Many of the segments also include audio. Some of the interviewees include politicians, authors, filmmakers, professors, New Orleans residents, and hurricane survivors. From Tavis Smiley, host of a late-night television talk show and public radio show. http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/tags/hurricanekatrina.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 20, 2007 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Hurricane Katrina Relief Information
"Information for Food and Housing Assistance, Disaster Cleanup, Agency Resources, Recovery, and Consumers, and for USDA Personnel In the Affected Areas." This site provides news and information about USDA activities following Hurricane Katrina, such as relief programs for farmers, emergency food assistance, the Food Stamp and child nutrition programs, and the Rural Development program. Also includes links to related U.S. government sites. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=usdakatrina.xml Topics: Agriculture, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 15, 2005 University of California (UC): Hurricane Katrina Aftermath and Recovery Efforts
UC campuses, medical centers, and national laboratories "are working to identify the personnel [and] expertise ... to support the immediate clinical and public health emergency needs, as well as the long-term health recovery efforts, in the Gulf Coast region." Locate campuses, labs, and UC experts who can help with "issues related to natural disaster detection, preparedness, infrastructure reconstruction, mental health and other relief efforts." Includes information for affected students. http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/katrina-relief/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 15, 2005 USA.gov: Hurricane Katrina Recovery
Find government-sponsored information about finding missing persons, help for victims, health and safety, recovery response, and how you can help in the recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Includes a list of frequently asked questions. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery.shtml Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jan 15, 2007 USA.gov: Replace Your Vital Documents
Collection of links for help in replacing lost or damaged documents, such as bank records, driver's licenses and vehicle registration, immigration documents, passports, medical records, savings bonds, damaged currency, Social Security cards, tax returns, and birth, marriage, and death certificates. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml Topics: Death & Dying, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Jan 19, 2009 WWOZ
WWOZ (New Orleans 90.7 FM) is New Orleans' jazz and heritage music radio station. In September 2005, after it lost its facility due to Hurricane Katrina, WWOZ began broadcasting "in exile" online. In addition to sound streams in multiple formats, the site offers a list of New Orleans musicians who escaped the hurricane and its aftermath, and information about benefit concerts. Includes some basic links about disaster recovery. http://www.wwoz.org Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Media, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 14, 2005 |
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