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News Coverage
 Websites presented in alphabetical order America's Wetland: Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana 
 The "Info Central" section of this organizational website contains "facts and figures about wetland loss [in Louisiana] and the proposed solutions to this world ecological challenge." Also find news, classroom resources, free e-cards, tips for getting involved in the campaign to save Louisiana's wetlands, and an educational video that can ordered for free. http://www.americaswetland.com Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Archive Listing of Hurricane Impacts on the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Markets
This site has Daily reports from August 29, 2005, through December 2005. Includes data on and news about petroleum, ports and pipelines, and natural gas, with links to background information and related reports on oil in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. From the Energy Information Administration (EIA), an independent statistical agency within the Department of Energy (DOE). http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/special/archive.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Industries, Oil & Gas, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 ARRL: The National Association for Amateur Radio
Organization for U.S. amateur radio. Includes news, tips on getting started, directories of clubs and suppliers, exam and events schedules, technical advice, and regulatory information, including Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules. http://www.arrl.org/ Topics: Hobbies, Hurricane Katrina, Media, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Church World Service (CWS)
Donate toward a local or international crisis or find volunteer opportunities through Church World Service, "the relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry of 36 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations in the United States. ... [Church World Service] provides educational resources, and offers opportunities to join a people-to-people network." Also includes print-ready inserts for church bulletins, news, and educational resources. http://www.churchworldservice.org Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Poverty Last updated Mar 11, 2009 CNN.com: Hurricane Katrina
News coverage of the disaster includes satellite images, personal accounts, a list of people reported safe at CNN's hurricane victims desk, photographs submitted by the public, stories about economic issues (such as gas price gouging and federal disaster relief), and stories about health issues (such as potential disease outbreaks and status of medical facilities). Also includes video clips. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/katrina/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Hurricane Katrina, Oil & Gas, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Could Katrina Damage Prompt Huge Wave of Black Migration?
This article considers the idea that "if those forced out of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina end up re-building their lives in new locations, it could be the largest U.S. black resettlement since the Great Migration of the 20th Century lured southern blacks to the North in search of jobs and better lives." Includes link to related news coverage about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2005/09/05/black_resettlement20050905.html Topics: Black Resources, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Disaster News Network (DNN)
"A news service that tells the story of disaster response and suggests appropriate ways the public can help survivors." Find articles on topics such as effective giving, disaster preparedness, and public violence; a list of volunteer opportunities; and related links. From the Village Life Company, founded "to create content for social justice-related Websites and assist other non-profit and religious organizations to effectively use the Internet." http://www.disasternews.net/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science Last updated Sep 8, 2005 The Galveston County Daily News
The site of "the oldest continuously published newspaper in Texas." The site features news about hurricanes in this southeastern part of the state, including evacuations, business and school closures, and government alerts. http://galvestondailynews.com/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Aug 30, 2006 GISc Resources for Hurricane Katrina
This website collects resources related to the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in response to Hurricane Katrina and in disaster recovery. Includes articles, maps, satellite images, GIS data, and news about research opportunities related to the hurricane. From the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science. http://ucgis.org/Katrina/ Topics: Geography, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 13, 2005 Grist Magazine: Storm Front and Center
Collection of stories on environmental aspects of Hurricane Katrina. Topics include journalists' coverage of connections between climate change and the hurricane, opinions about global warming and hurricanes, planning for disasters, environmental justice concerns, the area along the Mississippi River in Louisiana (known as "Cancer Alley") that is "home to more than 140 oil refineries and chemical plants," and more. http://www.grist.org/article/katrina3/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Pollution, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2009 HUD's Response to Hurricane Katrina
Provides information on completed and pending actions of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a toll-free number for the public to get information on housing needs, and notices to mortgage lenders about forbearance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. http://www.hud.gov/news/katrina05response.cfm Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Hurricane Center
Coverage of the effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, with news from The Times-Picayune newspaper, photographs of the damage, maps and satellite images, and weather and flooding alerts. The "Get in contact" section provides forums for exchanging and requesting information about weather, missing people, and local conditions. From NOLA.com, in alliance with The Times-Picayune newspaper. (Note: you may need to enter a ZIP code and other information to access this site). http://www.nola.com/hurricane/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Water, Weather Last updated May 7, 2006 Hurricane Katrina Information
A collection of links to information related to Hurricane Katrina. Includes maps of flooded areas and closed roads; news releases; FAQs about evacuees and victims, applying for assistance, and rebuilding; a list of organizations accepting donations and volunteers; and disaster and emergency declarations and related information for Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/2005katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Hurricane Katrina Information Guide
"The following guide provides links to websites about Hurricane Katrina." Includes news, emergency and relief agencies, blogs, images, links for students affected by the disaster, and general information on hurricanes. This guide is updated as new or improved information becomes available. From the Middletown Thrall (Middletown, New York) Public Library. http://thrall.org/katrina/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 9, 2005 Hurricane Katrina: What Government Is Doing
This website for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides a list of actions that DHS has taken in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Includes materials for the media such as news releases from various government departments. Also find links to related government sites. http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/programs/gc_1157649340100.shtm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Nov 9, 2006 Hurricane Recovery: Information for Consumers and Bankers in the Affected Areas
This site provides frequently asked questions and tips for banking customers affected by Hurricane Katrina, consumer contact and branch information for banks in the affected area, information about letters sent to financial institutions on matters such as Social Security payments, and related links. From the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). http://www.fdic.gov/news/katrina/ Topics: Finance, Hurricane Katrina, Investing Last updated Apr 17, 2006 In Depth: Hurricane Katrina
Collection of news stories and analysis about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, from a British perspective. Includes a timeline, animations of the path of the storm and how hurricanes happen, map of evacuee destinations, amounts of foreign aid offered to the United States, information about draining New Orleans, eyewitness accounts, photos, and more. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/americas/2005/hurricane_katrina/default.stm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Media, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Katrina: One Year Later
This August 2006 special feature looks back at Hurricane Katrina and its effects on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, and looks forward "to the rebirth of a unique American city." It provides new and archived news stories, progress reports, an interactive map showing rebuilding efforts in New Orleans neighborhoods, reader-submitted stories, photos, video and audio clips, and more. From Nola.com and The Times-Picayune. http://www.nola.com/katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes
News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish. http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/hurricaneRecovery.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Jobs & Work, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Information for Louisianans about dangers such as biological hazards, drought, fire, flooding, hurricanes, excessive heat, terrorism, winter weather, and related topics. Includes fact sheets, information about evacuation routes, links to related sites, and news (on topics such as Hurricane Katrina in August 2005). Also includes information about the emergency plans and operation of this office, with links to parish contacts. http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Louisiana Hurricane Katrina Declared August 29, 2005
Information about temporary housing for evacuees, recovery efforts, doing business with FEMA, and links to more information about hurricanes. Also available in Spanish. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=4808 Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 6, 2005 MedlinePlus: Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Provides links to overviews of family and citizen emergency preparedness, coping information, law and policy, and pages for emergency management for children and seniors. Also available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Energy, Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science, Senior Health, Technology, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 3, 2006 National Trust for Historic Preservation: Hurricane Katrina Resources
Collection of links to resources relating to rebuilding and repairing historic sites in New Orleans and other areas of the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. Includes links to news, a guide to treatment of flood-damaged older and historic buildings, volunteering and donating opportunities, and links to related sites. From the National Trust for Historic Preservation. http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/gulf-coast-recovery/ Topics: History, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 29, 2009 National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
"NVOAD coordinates planning efforts by many voluntary organizations responding to disaster. ... Once disasters occur, NVOAD or an affiliated state VOAD encourages members and other voluntary agencies to convene on site." The site includes news about current efforts, archived news back to 2001, a lengthy guide to emotional and spiritual care of victims (in the documents section), and links to news and disaster recovery and relief agencies. http://www.nvoad.org/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 14, 2005 The New York Times: The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Collection of news stories on Hurricane Katrina. Features articles on homeowners' difficulties in settling damage claims, the role of religious groups in the recovery effort, recovery plans, and many other NYT stories on the problems of rebuilding New Orleans. Includes photos, graphics, satellite images, and video. http://www.nytimes.com/pages/national/nationalspecial/index.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1194892263-mNTr2SY4kD2ILYQ6ACuNBQ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections Last updated Nov 12, 2007 NPR: Katrina & Recovery
Compilation of news stories about the immediate effects of Hurricane Katrina on Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the rest of the U.S. Topics include the rescue of survivors, efforts to return the floodwaters to Lake Pontchartrain, cost to insurers, the tapping of strategic oil reserves, and displaced students. Includes links to charitable organizations. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1093 Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Poynter Online: Covering Katrina
Highlights of this collection of resources aimed at journalists covering Hurricane Katrina include details about the operational status of news organizations (radio, TV, newspapers) in the Gulf Coast, ethical concerns (such as stories on looting and the use of the term "refugee"), and photojournalism coverage. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=68 Topics: Ethics, Hurricane Katrina, News, Photograph Collections, Writing Last updated Sep 15, 2005 ResourceShelf: Hurricane Katrina Web Resources
A concise list of news, audio, video, statistics, and other high-quality resources. From librarian Gary Price. http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/08/28/hurricane-katrina-web-resources/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jun 19, 2006 Special Report: Hurricane Katrina
News and analysis about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Topics include insurance, the White House response, environmental issues, reconstruction, and economic impact. Also provides interactive features such as a map of the Gulf Coast showing affected areas, a map of the U.S. detailing the states with evacuees, and a map of New Orleans with information about repairing the damage. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 15, 2005 Technorati: Hurricane Katrina
"This page tracks the latest news, conversation, and first-hand reports from Hurricane Katrina." Includes links to current blog posts, photo feeds, entries for relevant tags, and links to news and related resources. From Technorati, a search engine that tracks blogs. http://technorati.com/tag/katrina Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections Last updated Jan 19, 2006 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Hurricane Katrina Relief Information
"Information for Food and Housing Assistance, Disaster Cleanup, Agency Resources, Recovery, and Consumers, and for USDA Personnel In the Affected Areas." This site provides news and information about USDA activities following Hurricane Katrina, such as relief programs for farmers, emergency food assistance, the Food Stamp and child nutrition programs, and the Rural Development program. Also includes links to related U.S. government sites. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=usdakatrina.xml Topics: Agriculture, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 15, 2005 University of California (UC): Hurricane Katrina Aftermath and Recovery Efforts
UC campuses, medical centers, and national laboratories "are working to identify the personnel [and] expertise ... to support the immediate clinical and public health emergency needs, as well as the long-term health recovery efforts, in the Gulf Coast region." Locate campuses, labs, and UC experts who can help with "issues related to natural disaster detection, preparedness, infrastructure reconstruction, mental health and other relief efforts." Includes information for affected students. http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/katrina-relief/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 15, 2005 WWLTV
Live local news in New Orleans, including articles, a blog, and continuous Internet television coverage, from WWLTV, a television station. Find a broad range of news and information related to Hurricane Katrina, including road closures, school status, health tips, emergency information, locators for missing people, and more. http://www.wwltv.com/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, News, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 14, 2005 |
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