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Anniversary of the Katrina Disaster

 

Frederick Smith removes debris from his home n the Lower Ninth Ward. (Photo Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
Frederick Smith removes debris from his home n the Lower Ninth Ward. (Photo Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

On the anniversary of the Katrina disaster, KJZZ aired a series of stories focusing on the personal progress of one family who relocated to Phoenix, as well as the progress of several families in the coastal community of Biloxi. Additional reports focued on the economics of the disaster -- what it costs, and where the money went.

KJZZ Reports: Then and Now

17 November 2006

A Universe of Dreams
In a project titled A Universe of Dreams, Ensemble Galilei mixes early, Celtic, and original music with images from space and narration by Neal Conan, host of NPR's Talk of the Nation. KBAQ's Katrina Becker talks to viola da gambist Carolyn Anderson Surrick and Conan; hear the story and see photos from the Hubble Telescope.
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25 August 2006

From the Upper Ninth Ward to K18
When Hurricane Katrina destroyed large swaths of New Orleans a year ago, neighboring cities were so overwhelmed with evacuees that rescue workers flew people to any state that would take them in, no matter how far. KJZZ's Rene Gutel checks in with one family flown to Phoenix after the hurricane.
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17 September 2005

Arizona Officials Reviewing Emergency Response Plans
Governor Napolitano is asking several state agencies to look into their emergency response plans. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with the head of the Arizona Office of Homeland Security about what that entails, and how ready the state is to deal with a disaster.
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06 September 2005

Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Take up Shelter in Phoenix
Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix has opened its doors to evacuees from Hurricane Katrina. The sports arena is now a temporary shelter for more than 550 former gulf coast residents. As KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports, many of the evacuees say they may stay in Arizona permanently.
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Schedule of Reports

Sunday, August 27

  • Weekend All Things Considered: Katrina - One Year Later

    NPR's John Ydstie looks at the progress of rebuilding and recovering from Katrina throughout the Gulf Coast.

  • Rebuilding Biloxi, One Year After Katrina
    Sunday at 3pm

    Hurricane Katrina devastated the lives of thousands of Mississippi Gulf Coast residents. Rebuilding Biloxi, Mississippi tells the stories of several families in the coastal community and their struggle to survive and then recover from the storm. While much of the national attention has focused on New Orleans.

Monday, August 28

  • Morning Edition: Moving to New Orleans

    NPR's Audie Cornish reports on a family that decided to move from Fargo, North Dakota to New Orleans to help rebuild it.

  • All Things Considered: Honeysuckle Lane

    Robert Siegel returns to Honeysuckle Lane in New Orleans East to see how homeowners are doing, how the local economy is, and if a sense of normalcy is returning to the area.

Tuesday, August 29

  • Morning Edition: Casinos are Back

    Post-Katrina, casinos are back in the Gulf coast and bigger than ever, both in size and as a part of the region's economy. NPR's David Schaper reports.

  • All Things Considered: Faith-based Help

    All along the storm-ravaged Gulf, residents say that faith-based groups have helped them much more than the federal government has. Some charities have committed to stay in the region for the next five to eight years to help people rebuild, particularly those who are not getting insurance or FEMA grant money. NPR's David Schaper reports.

Wednesday, August 30

  • Morning Edition: Katrina and Houston

    Some 150,000 Katrina evacuees ended up in Houston, renting 59,000 apartments and swelling enrollments in Houston schools. Despite some conflicts and tension early on, Houston is finding that reaching into its deep pockets has been good for the city. Former New Orleans residents are also pleased; the quality of life and employment opportunities make Houston a good place to live. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports.

  • All Things Considered: The Trailers of Katrina

    Many people who lost the use of their Gulf Coast homes in Hurricane Katrina are still living in U.S. government purchased trailers, which in many cases cost more than the houses they lost. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.


Additional Reports from NPR

  • Reporter Chronicles Katrina's 'Hidden Race War'
    Post-Katrina New Orleans was more than a disaster area; for some, it was a war zone. With too few police and too many problems, including looters on the streets, a group of vigilantes in the community of Algiers Point decided to arm themselves. But did they take community security too far? NPR's Tony Cox learns more.
  • Big Easy Art Event Aims to Heal City
    The Prospect 1 New Orleans project is slated to open in November. Dan Cameron, the director of the Contemporary Arts Center, aims to create a citywide, international art event akin to the Venice Bienanle. He sees it as a promotional and healing tool for the city.
  • Can A Water-Logged Lincoln Hit 200MPH?
    J.T. Nesbitt lost everything he had in the 2005 hurricane, including a thriving motorcycle design business. Now the motorcycle mechanic is hoping to put his life back together, by breaking a world land speed record in a car he salvaged from the floodwaters.
  • Ike Brings Back Katrina's Bad Memories
    Houston residents are still coping with no electricity and waiting in long lines for water and ice. Authorities say it may be another week before power is restored. For people who survived Hurricane Katrina, the storm has brought back painful memories.
  • In New Orleans, Trash Magnate Cleans Up
    Sidney Torres, 33, started a trash company after Hurricane Katrina. As he rides through the French Quarter on his all-terrain vehicle, he's greeted like royalty for cleaning up the neighborhood. He says residents will come back if they see others making a change.
  • Efforts To Rebuild, Protect Louisiana Wetlands Stall
    Scientists and conservationists have struggled to develop plans to protect Louisiana wetlands since hurricanes plowed through three years ago. But so far, there has been a lot of talk and little action. Scientists assessing the latest storm damage say the urgency has never been greater to rebuild the wetlands while there's still time.
  • New Orleans Resident Returns Home
    All Things Considered has followed New Orleans resident Sharon White since Hurricane Katrina. After Katrina, she returned home to find her New Orleans East house damaged by floodwaters. She returned in March. She talks about life in the city and about Hurricane Gustav.
  • Bordelons Have A Scare After Evacuating To Safety
    Don and Colleen Bordelon of St. Bernard Parish have been frequent guests on "Morning Edition" since shortly after Hurricane Katrina flooded their home and they returned to rebuild. Over the weekend, they heeded evacuation orders and went to Baton Rouge to be with their daughter.
  • New Orleans' Rebuilt Levees Pass Gustav's Test
    As New Orleans residents begin to return to the city, they'll find uprooted trees and some ongoing power outages, but not the more devastating damage that was feared. That's thanks, in part, to the rebuilt levees that protected the city. Work to make them stronger continues.
  • Storm-Stricken La. Town Fears Losing Residents
    One of the towns hit hardest by Hurricane Gustav was Montegut, La. Local officials say it could take weeks to bring electricity back to the community, and some worry that residents, tired of weathering hurricanes, will leave for good.
  • New Orleans Mayor Praised For Handling Of Gustav
    New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was among the government officials most criticized for his failure to prepare adequately for Hurricane Katrina. But even his harshest critics are giving him high marks for his performance during Hurricane Gustav.
  • Gustav-Hit Houma, La., Sees Little Flooding
    Houma is one of the coastal Louisiana town that sustained damage during Hurricane Gustav. There, power lines and utility poles are down everywhere and trees are blocking most roads — but the good news is, there is little flooding.
  • New Orleans, Gulf Coast Assess Gustav Damage
    Officials along the Gulf Coast began checking the damage left behind by Hurricane Gustav as New Orleans' mayor urged residents who had evacuated to stay away for at least a few days to be sure it's safe.
  • Hurricane Center Looks To Next Storm
    Activity at the National Hurricane Center in Miami has slowed down and meteorologists are looking ahead to Hanna. Gustav and its 110-mph winds touched land near the city of Cocodrie, La., southwest of New Orleans, on Monday. The hurricane could drop up to a foot of rain in some areas.
  • McCain Response To Gustav To Be Scrutinized
    John McCain says defenses against Hurricane Gustav are better than three years ago when Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. John Dickerson, chief political correspondant for Slate.com, talks about what the storm could mean for the McCain campaign.



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