disaster victims

Chronicles the Hurricane Katrina disaster, covering the storm's landfall, the impact of storm-surge flooding on New Orleans, the rest of Louisiana, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and government mismanagement at the city, state, and federal levels.

"Provides comprehensive information on the history leading up to the Irish Potato Famine, presents accounts of narrow escapes, and discusses the legacy of the event"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2005, describing the storm, rescue work, and the rebuilding process.

Photographs, facts, figures, and firsthand survivor stories offer an up close look at some of the world's worst hurricanes.

Chronicles the events and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, describing how it devastated the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.

Tells the story of Hurricane Katrina, a monster storm that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, virtually destroying New Orleans and other cities,killing almost twelve hundred people, and leaving more than a million residents homeless, discusses the government's response to the disaster, and the challenges that need to be overcome to rebuild the vulnerable area.

Examines the effects of Hurricane Katrina which hit parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama in August of 2005; and contains a number of facts about hurricanes.

New Orleans resident Billy Sothern discusses Hurricane Katrina, comments on how the government reacted to the disaster, and relates efforts to rebuild communities. Includes black-and-white photographs.

Looks at the devastation that occurred when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi in August, 2005, as well as parts of Florida, describes how hurricanes form and how the storms are tracked, explains why the city of New Orleans was at particular risk, and discusses the search for survivors and recovery efforts.

Presents the stories of seven survivors of Hurricane Katrina who tried to evacuate, protect their possessions, and save loved ones before, during, and after the flood.