'This paper examines failures in hurricane Katrina and Rita emergency response and their lessons for transportation planning in other communities.'
Suggestion for channeling collaborative efforts like the PeopleFinder Project, Hands On Network, and the Community Technology Center Network toward similar efforts for disaster preparedenss.
Special report from The Times-Picayune ... "It's only a matter of time before South Louisiana takes a direct hit from a major hurricane. Billions have been spent to protect us, but we grow more vulnerable every day."
“The U.S. does not need higher levees; it needs another civil rights movement.†Article by Ben Wisner about the lessons that we can draw from the human catastrophe taking place after Hurricane Katrina.
"New Orleans had long known it was highly vulnerable to flooding and a direct hit from a hurricane. In fact, the federal government has been working with state and local officials ... since the late 1960s on major hurricane and flood relief efforts."
Article outling "what the hurricane can teach about handling natural disasters and energy policy better".
Article commenting on perception of lack of preparedness by government agencies for response to Hurricane Katrina despite drill of similar scenario last year.
