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 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Failure of Initiative: The Final Report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina 
 This February 2006 report is based on a House investigation that included statements from individuals such as the governors of Louisiana and Mississippi, the mayor of New Orleans, Michael Chertoff (secretary of the Department of Homeland Security), members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and New Orleans citizens and evacuees. From a committee of the House of Representatives, established in September 2005 and chaired by Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA). http://katrina.house.gov Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Feb 15, 2006 Fast Facts on Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina (Revised)
Features population estimates, socioeconomic characteristics, links to maps, and statistics about commerce, businesses, and industries for areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/hurricanes_tropical_storms/005672.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Hurricane Katrina Information
A collection of links to information related to Hurricane Katrina. Includes maps of flooded areas and closed roads; news releases; FAQs about evacuees and victims, applying for assistance, and rebuilding; a list of organizations accepting donations and volunteers; and disaster and emergency declarations and related information for Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/2005katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Hurricane Katrina Information Guide
"The following guide provides links to websites about Hurricane Katrina." Includes news, emergency and relief agencies, blogs, images, links for students affected by the disaster, and general information on hurricanes. This guide is updated as new or improved information becomes available. From the Middletown Thrall (Middletown, New York) Public Library. http://thrall.org/katrina/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 9, 2005 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 Katrina: One Year Later
This August 2006 special feature looks back at Hurricane Katrina and its effects on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, and looks forward "to the rebirth of a unique American city." It provides new and archived news stories, progress reports, an interactive map showing rebuilding efforts in New Orleans neighborhoods, reader-submitted stories, photos, video and audio clips, and more. From Nola.com and The Times-Picayune. http://www.nola.com/katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 30, 2006 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 ResourceShelf: Hurricane Katrina Web Resources
A concise list of news, audio, video, statistics, and other high-quality resources. From librarian Gary Price. http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/08/28/hurricane-katrina-web-resources/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jun 19, 2006 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 |
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