Hurricanes

August 29, 2007 -- THE PRESIDENT: We have just -- Laura and I have just been given a tour by the Whites in their new home. And they're going to be moving into this home this weekend maybe.

MS. WHITE: This weekend.    » read more »

Aug 29, 2007 -- NEW ORLEANS - Standing in the library of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology, Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco delivered the following message on the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Gov. Blanco toured the Lower Ninth Ward school with President Bush, meeting with education leaders and observing a moment of silence. During the President's visit, the Governor hand-delivered a letter to him, thanking him for the federal commitment to recovery, and seeking help with ongoing needs.

Scroll down to read the letter.    » read more »

State assistance still available through I-KARE program to victims of Katrina trying to get back on their feet

August 29, 2007 -- CHICAGO – Marking the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Carol L. Adams, Ph.D. announced that state assistance is still available to help thousands of Katrina evacuees living in Illinois.    » read more »

Two years later, recovery efforts continue throughout the Gulf region

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 — Two years ago, the gulf region was overcome by a rapid series of storms that caused devastation unlike any in this country’s history. The American Red Cross quickly responded to provide emergency assistance throughout the region. Today, the Red Cross remains dedicated to the recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast even as it responds to current emergency needs across the nation.    » read more »

'Next generation' system will help ensure reliable, efficient communication to citizens in the event of hurricanes, other potentially catastrophic events

August 28, 2007 -- ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. and LIVERMORE, CALIF. —In partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Sandia National Laboratories is designing and deploying a pilot alert and warning system that will provide a robust, multi-faceted path to ensure effective public communications during a federal, state, or local emergency.    » read more »

Calls for Administration to Fulfill Promises to New Orleans and the Nation

08/28/2007 -- NEW HAMPTON, IA -- Governor Bill Richardson released the following statement today regarding the second anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy:

"The administration has failed to keep its promise to the residents of New Orleans and the American people. Katrina now stands as a monument to incompetence and arrogance. The citizens of this great country expect and deserve more from their President and their government. We need bold, dramatic change to ensure this never happens again.    » read more »

28 August 2007 -- Two years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast of the United States, flooding 80 percent of New Orleans. The rebuilding process has been slow and painful for many, and more than 160,000 displaced residents have not returned.    » read more »

August 28, 2007 -- Dooky Chase Restaurant, New Orleans, Louisiana -- THE PRESIDENT: Ms. Chase, thank you for having us here. Laura and I are thrilled to be here with the Governor, and the Mayor, and the Senator, the congressmen, members of my Cabinet, distinguished leaders in this community, and quiet heroes who have helped bring optimism and hope to New Orleans.    » read more »

- Many Atlanta Businesses Unprepared
- Small Businesses and Startups Especially Vulnerable to Damage from Network Disasters

In conjunction with the second anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Microsoft has teamed up with the state of Louisiana and Louisiana Small Business Development Center to provide small businesses affected by the storms payment assistance for Microsoft software.

Thursday, August 23, 2007 -- ABC News will mark the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a comprehensive series - "Katrina: Where Things Stand" - airing across ABC News broadcasts and platforms. The series begins Sunday, August 26 and will include "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts' return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, investigative reports from Senior Law & Justice Correspondent Jim Avila, and reporting from "World News Sunday" anchor Dan Harris and correspondent Steve Osunsami in New Orleans.    » read more »

23 August 2007 -- Nearly two years have passed since Hurricane Katrina devastated swathes of the U.S. Gulf Coast, including the vibrant city of New Orleans. Since then, some who fled the region have returned, while others have chosen to start anew elsewhere. Among those who elected not to go back is a tight-knit Vietnamese-American family that had been a fixture of the New Orleans restaurant scene. Malcolm Brown reports on the Cao family's attempts to rebuild a business, far from the city they know.    » read more »

23 August 2007 -- Mexico has reopened two of its three main oil ports following Hurricane Dean, but officials say production remains suspended as they assess the storm's impact on the industry.

The storm slammed into Mexico's Gulf coast Wednesday, but has weakened to a tropical depression since moving inland. Prior to the storm's arrival, tens of thousands of oil workers were evacuated from the region, as were residents in low-lying areas.    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- Chicago, IL -- U.S. Senator Barack Obama released the following statement on Hurricane Dean and the support of the American people to help countries affected by the storm.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Mexico, Jamaica, Belize, and the other nations in the Caribbean that have been affected by Hurricane Dean. The American people stand ready to help these communities rebuild and recover in the days and months ahead."

Source: Barack Obama campaign

22 August 2007 -- Hurricane Dean made landfall in Mexico again, battering the nation's central coast with winds of 160 kilometers per hour. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports that forecasters are warning of possible flooding and mudslides.

Hurricane Dean came ashore near the Mexican city of Veracruz and quickly began weakening as it moved west over the central part of the country.

Mexican officials said they had evacuated thousands of residents from coastal areas to schools, churches and other buildings that would offer protection against strong winds and possible flooding.    » read more »