hurricane gustav
August 28, 2012 -
As Isaac prepares to make landfall, New Orleans is still grappling with flaws in its flood defense system. But other communities across the Gulf Coast may be even more vulnerable.
October 9, 2008 -
More than 2 million Gulf Coast residents were evacuated from their homes as Hurricane Gustav barreled toward Louisiana and Texas.
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 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.
September 3, 2008 -
The Associated Press reports that many of the illegal immigrants who have been rebuilding New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina stayed behind when Gustav struck because they were afraid of being arrested if they boarded the buses and trains arranged by emergency officials.
September 3, 2008 -
The big news today is that checkpoints have been lifted around New Orleans and the city is back open for residents to return home.
September 3, 2008 -
I'll be on WBAI New York 99.5 FM this morning at 8:30 EST / 7:30 CST to talk about the current situation here in New Orleans in Hurricane Gustav's aftermath. I'll be on the "In Brief" show with Mimi Rosenberg. You can listen live here.
