Stories in the 'Hurricane Katrina' category
“I really miss so much about New Orleans…”
Antoinette Franklin (R) and her niece, Iriel Franklin, talk about relocating to Houston after Hurricane Katrina.
Recorded in Houston, TX
"The people never stopped coming in…"
New Orleans police officer David Duplantier tells his wife, Melissa Eugene, about patrolling the Superdome during Hurricane Katrina.
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“We considered this just another storm…”
Douglas P. deSilvey talks about losing his wife, daughter, mother-in-law, and father-in-law in Hurricane Katrina.
Recorded in Gulfport, MS
“The first day was the craziest.”
Newspaper reporter Joshua Norman tells girlfriend, Rachel Leifer, about reporting on Hurricane Katrina.
Recorded in Gulfport, MS
“It was raining just as hard in the station as it was outside.”
New Orleans Pump Station workers Rufus Burkhalter and Bobby Brown remember the night Hurricane Katrina hit.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA
“Rough as it was, we rode through and we’re hanging in there.”
Roy Calabrisi and his brother Anthony talk about rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Katrina.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA
“I’m trying to decide whether I stay in New Orleans or leave.”
John W. Taylor, Jr. talks about how New Orleans has changed since Hurricane Katrina.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA
“It was probably the biggest leap of faith of my life.”
Dr. Kiersta Kurtz-Burke tells her husband, Dr. Justin Lundgren, about caring for patients at Charity Hospital in the days following Hurricane Katrina.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA