Gustav Coverage

October 10, 2008 - Indigenous communities across areas of Louisiana hit hardest

October 9, 2008 - More than 2 million Gulf Coast residents were evacuated from their homes as Hurricane Gustav barreled toward Louisiana and Texas.

September 25, 2008 - When Hurricane Gustav hit the U.S. Gulf Coast earlier this month, it ruined hundreds of cottages in southern Mississippi that were provided to residents left homeless three years ago by Katrina.

September 12, 2008 - Communities across coastal Louisiana are facing serious environmental contamination in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, according to an assessment released this week by the Louisiana Environmental Action Network.

September 8, 2008 - There are reports of extensive devastation from Gustav in indigenous communities across areas of Louisiana hit hardest last week by the storm.

September 7, 2008 - By Bill Quigley in New Orleans

September 6, 2008 - By Bill Quigley, guest contributor Hurricane Gustav killed 18 people in Louisiana and displaced 1.9 million. Over 800,000 homes are without electricity, nearly half the state, and some will not see power for up to a month.