Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina was an Atlantic Ocean-based hurricane that struck the U.S. in 2005, causing nearly 2,000 deaths. The storm made landfall on August 29 in southeast Louisiana and devastated the Gulf Coast before it was done. New Orleans suffered the most casualties, as the levee system designed to keep out flooding failed, leaving most of the city under water. The federal response and rescue missions were widely criticized for their ineffectiveness, raising questions about race and class disparity, and the national and local governments' ability to protect citizens in times of crisis.

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Commentary: How It Helps America for Blacks to Go Green

From campus leaders to hip hop stars and young entrepreneurs, people of color are leading the way to protect the planet.

Audit Says Katrina Aid May Have Been Misspent

Federal investigators say as much as $700 million in federal aid intended to help some 24,000 Louisiana families elevate their homes after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 may have been misspent.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Indicted for Corruption

Ray Nagin has been indicted on 21 federal corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud.

Levees Across America Are Deficient

Hundreds of flood control systems across America are at risk of failing.

Hurricane Sandy Poses Serious Health Concerns

Hurricane Sandy poses serious health concerns, including possible water contamination and the spread of infectious diseases. Here are a few tips on how to protect yourself.

Army Corps of Engineers Ruled Not Liable for Katrina Damage 

On Sept. 25, a three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could not be held liable for the billions of dollars in damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The decision overturned a ruling in March that...
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