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Document Judge: Corps' Negligence Caused Katrina Flooding
Flood victims argued that the widening of a navigation channel maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers and subsequent loss of protective wetlands turned the channel into a speedway for the hurricane's storm surge. A federal judge in New Orleans agreed and awarded damages of about $720,000 to four people and a business.
Document Hurricane Katrina: An Illustrated Story Of Survival
In a new long-form graphic novel, the seven main characters might not be super heroes, but they are heroes in their own right. "A.D. New Orleans After the Deluge," tells the true stories of seven New Orleans residents who survived Hurricane Katrina and how they recovered in the aftermath. Writer and illustrator Josh Neufeld discusses his latest work. Neufeld is joined by Leo McGovern, whose story is among those featured in the novel.
Document Author: New Orleans Slowly Reclaiming Itself
How is New Orleans holding up four years after Katrina? Author Tom Piazza's new novel City of Refuge traces the journeys of a handful of locals — some who died, others scattered across the country. Piazza tells Guy Raz that New Orleans is slowly getting to be New Orleans again.
Document Surviving The Storm: Voices From Katrina
Hurricane Katrina blitzed the Gulf Coast four years ago Saturday. Ever since then, researchers from the University of Southern Mississippi have been collecting the stories of those who survived the storm — and its aftermath.
Document La. Family Finishes Rebuilding, But Struggles Go On
Four years after Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana residents Donald and Colleen Bordelon say things are looking better. The construction on their house is finally complete. But their struggles aren't over — and there are some things they'll never get back.
Document Hurricane Katrina Survivor Reflects On Year Four
This week marks four years since Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans and parts of Mississippi, displacing hundreds of thousands. Tell Me More has followed the recovery of one New Orleans resident Gralen Banks in his quest for normalcy as he attempts to reclaim the life he once knew.
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From Minnesota Public Radio

From Ely with love
Laura Kenig and Annie DesLauriers of Ely leave for New Orleans this weekend, where they will deliver a motor home to Lance Eden and his family. Rev. Eden is pastor of First Street United Methodist Church in New Orleans.
Millions flee Hurricane Rita
This hurricane season brings severe destruction and lessons for disaster preparedness. In the first half of the show, we examine global warming's contribution to hurricane activity. In the second half of the program, we'll discuss the logistics of evacuations.
Heading for higher ground Helicopters scour Louisiana floodwaters, Texans stream home as Rita falls short of fears
As the misery wrought by Hurricane Rita came into clearer view - particularly in the marshy towns along the Texas-Louisiana line - officials credited the epic evacuation of 3 million people for saving countless lives.
Rita comes ashore Rita batters Gulf Coast, but it could have been worse
Hurricane Rita pummeled east Texas and the Louisiana coast Saturday, triggering floods and demolishing buildings, yet the dominant reaction was relief that the once-dreaded storm proved far less fierce and deadly than Katrina.
Getting help How to help hurricane recovery efforts
A list of resources for assisting hurricane victims.