Sep 19 Watch Coming Home to New Orleans After meeting with federal officials, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin halted the reopening of New Orleans. And as Tropical Storm Rita approached the Gulf Coast, he ordered an evacuation for those who had returned or had never left after Hurricane… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch Federal Support for Gulf Coast In a speech in New Orleans, President Bush promised the federal government would help clean up the damage inflicted upon the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. A report from New Orleans captures reactions from politicians and survivors. Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch President Bush’s Plan to Rebuild President Bush's promise for federal government support in planning and financing Hurricane Katrina relief efforts has sparked a debate about the government's role in the Gulf Coast's recovery. Five guests share their views on the president's proposal. Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch Evacuees Settle in Houston Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Houston are rebuilding their lives, some of them say permanently, away from New Orleans. A reporter talks with survivors searching for employment about their futures. Continue watching
Sep 15 President Vows Massive Federal Rebuilding Effort in Wake of Hurricane By Admin, PBS News Hour In a prime-time address to the nation Thursday, President Bush promised the federal government "will do what it takes" to rebuild areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina and took responsibility for the response effort many have criticized as too slow. Continue reading
Sep 15 New Orleans Mayor Lays Out Repopulation Plan By Admin, PBS News Hour New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin said Thursday residents may start returning over the weekend to large areas of the gradually recovering city -- although certain parts remain flooded and soiled from the levee breaks caused by Hurricane Katrina. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch President Bush’s Address President Bush addressed the nation Thursday night, pledging, "Throughout the area hit by the hurricane, we will do what it takes, we will stay as long as it takes to help citizens rebuild their communities and their lives." The following… Continue watching
Sep 15 Watch New Orleans Recovery Update A report on signs of progress in New Orleans as President Bush prepares to address the nation Thursday evening on the recovery effort in the Gulf Coast region. Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch Navy Helps Along Gulf Coast Navy crews have joined the efforts to clean up the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast. Continue watching
Sep 13 Experienced Emergency Worker Takes Helm At FEMA By PBS News Hour The new acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, R. David Paulison, pledged Tuesday to find more permanent homes for the tens of thousands of Hurricane Katrina survivors now in temporary living arrangements. Continue reading