I'm going to New Orleans for 4 days this spring and I am fascinated by Hurricane Katrina. What should I read before I go and what should I do while in New Orleans? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Feb 22, 2010 - 20 answers

TravelFilter: Any advice for traveling to New Orleans over spring break with college students for a service project? [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Feb 20, 2006 - 16 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 am looking for a recording of a recent radio interview with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on radio with WWL's Garland Robinette. The interview took place sometime around 6 or 6:30 am UTC (- or roughly a half hour to an hour ago as I am posting this), and is the most amazing thing I've ever heard from a politician. Some quick-on-the-draw person must have recorded it. [more inside]
posted by taz on Sep 2, 2005 - 41 answers

Are there any penalties for those ignoring a mandatory evacuation? [more inside]
posted by tuxster on Aug 30, 2005 - 17 answers