I am in need of current and historical facts and numbers regarding Hurricane Katrina. For example, how many people are still living in FEMA trailers? How many people have left New Orleans for good? Also, historical numbers, how many homes were destroyed? How many people were left homeless? etc. Thanks
posted by captainscared on Jul 14, 2007 - 10 answers

What are the current challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Apr 9, 2006 - 3 answers

I've just been asked to deploy to New Orleans as a Red Cross volunteer (mi). [more inside]
posted by efalk on Oct 22, 2005 - 9 answers

What was the Katrina damage 50 miles inland? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Sep 22, 2005 - 10 answers

The Red Cross requires a three-week hitch, getting me back two days too late for my calendar. FEMA doesn't want help. I'm told that there are organizations across the country who are looking for volunteers to help with all manner of aid for Katrina victims. I just need a floor to sleep on and three squares, and I'll work 18 hours days feeding dogs or helping people fill out paperwork or cook food or whatever. Can anybody point me to some such organizations?
posted by waldo on Sep 13, 2005 - 21 answers

I'd like to donate to the Katrina relief effort. I don't have a credit card, but am set up with Paypal. Paypal seems to want me to donate to the United Way. [more inside]
posted by jikel_morten on Sep 7, 2005 - 13 answers

Why would FEMA cut the emergency communication lines in Jefferson Parish? [more inside]
posted by aaronetc on Sep 6, 2005 - 18 answers

Heartless Bastard filter: Who stands to make beaucoup cash money from the New Orleans disaster? [more inside]
posted by mds35 on Sep 6, 2005 - 25 answers

Amid the original concerns about a Cat 3 or higher hurricane hitting New Orleans was the above-ground cemetery circumstances in the city. I'm not sure this thread could be any more ghoulish than what the status quo is but, has anyone heard anything about the status of the cemeteries in New Orleans?
posted by Jazznoisehere on Sep 3, 2005 - 10 answers