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The New Orleans Levees Held – Passing Their First Major Test Since Hurricane Katrina
There are several "great walls" in the world, but in this very moment, none are greater than the "Great Wall of Louisiana," the rebuilt-levees...
Hurricane Katrina Hero Noticed by ‘Hardcore Heroes’ and Will Smith
Ex-marine John Keller says he wasn't trying to be a hero when he used a kayak, a hotwired boat and an air mattress —...
Hurricane Katrina ‘Message in a Bottle’ Comes Home to New Orleans, 8 years Later
Angela Caballeros, 22, stands in her family’s living room in Broadmoor looking out the front door. Her mother and her grandmother are there, too....
Safety Net Repaired After Hurricane Katrina – Inspiring Town!
Working together to help their community, the Rotary clubs in Slidell, Louisiana, helped renovate and reopen more than a dozen social service facilities damaged...
Unique Way to Help Hurricane Victims Suffering from Flooding “Worse Than Katrina”
As expected, Hurricane Isaac is now wreaking havoc along the Gulf Coast — and New Orleans in particular — with storm surges flooding coastal communities...
In Hurricane Stricken New Orleans, a Solar Microgrid Kept the Lights on in This Apartment Building for Low Income Vets
Another hurricane, another power outage? In the state of Louisiana, one apartment complex is keeping the lights on—a beacon of hope in New Orleans.
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Houston’s Mattress Mack and Lakewood Church Open Doors to Hurricane Ida Refugees, Send Truckloads of Supplies
In the wake of Hurricane Ida’s devastating toll on New Orleans, the people of Houston are opening their Texas-sized hearts and providing Texas-sized relief...
Town Has Uncanny Knack for Kindness in a Pinch, From Hurricane Weddings to Rescuing Lost Planes
When this compassionate town orchestrated a wedding for two hurricane evacuees, the groom said: “If I had a car, I wouldn’t leave. I love it here.”
These Hot Dudes Reading Books Need Help With Hurricane Relief – and We’re Happy to Oblige
These stud muffins are not just handsome and literate – they are also using their good looks to help children affected by Hurricane Irma and Harvey.
Watch Nic Cage Choke Back Emotion, Meeting Coast Guard Heroes to Thank Them for Hurricane Work
Nicolas Cage was in Alabama filming his new film and stopped by to thank first responders – he emotional, calling them heroes with giant hearts.
Katrina Rescuer Reunites with Girl in Iconic Photo 10 Years Later
A picture of a little girl hugging her rescuer came to symbolize the hope amid Hurricane Katrina’s destruction ten years ago.
For Master Sgt. Michael...
Wal-Mart Pledges $25Mil to Disaster Recovery on Katrina Anniversary
In observance of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Walmart Foundation announced that they will be making a $25 million commitment over a...
Town Full of Katrina Survivors Sends Love and Money to New York City Firefighters
Hundreds of South Mississippians stood in line at the Biloxi Town Green where more than 1,500 lunches were served and more than 500 pounds...
After Katrina, a Promise Kept: 101 New Homes Given by CEO
After watching the devastation of neighborhoods after Hurricane Katrina, Barnes and Noble CEO Leonard Riggio promised to give away new homes to 100 displaced families.
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Post-Katrina, Innovative Charter School in New Orleans Sets Example for Nation
Since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has become a laboratory for all sorts of charter schools.
One school promising a college prep environment opened its doors...
Biloxi Church Was Beacon of Hope During Storm, and Feeding People After Katrina
The Rev. Kenneth Haynes knelt in prayer in the baptismal pool inside Main St. Missionary Baptist Church as Hurricane Katrina started to rip apart...
Katrina Hero Continues to Help Families 3 Years Later
From her home 1,000 miles away in Washington, Liz McCartney was haunted by images of Hurricane Katrina's destruction. She and her boyfriend decided...
Church Meets $1 Million Katrina Goal
"Parishioners at Fountain Baptist Church in a New York City suburb reached their goal this month: to raise $1 million for communities hit by...
Accomplishments in Two Years Since Katrina
The Katrina clean-up efforts by the Army Corps of Engineers in Louisiana have been substantial over the past two years judging by the list...
Man’s Best Find! Katrina Victim, Dog Reunited
When Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast last year, Steven Cure lost his house, his possessions, but worst of all, his best friend....