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HURRICANE KATRINA NEWS STORIES
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi and Louisiana has filled our hearts with sadness and the media with news stories of devastation and destruction. An occasional heartwarming story reaffirms our faith in human nature. Stories of interest, reflecting both sadness and kindness, are referenced below.
Nursing Home Resident in New Orleans Rescued by Neighbors. Others missing and presumed drowned. Story at http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3813542&nav=0RceeCaj.
Source: Wood-TV, Grand Rapids MI
Catholic Nursing Home in New Orleans Finds Shelter for Evacuees. Extraordinary efforts of the executive director saves lives. See http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0505040.htm KATRINA-HOME Sep-6-2005 Aiding the elderly: Churches again shelter nursing home evacuees By Peter Finney Jr.
Source: Catholic News Service
Many Residents Perish in Flooded New Orleans while Awaiting Evacuation. Many heartbreaking stories from failed rescue efforts of entrapped frail older or disabled persons. Get more details from http://www.elderlawanswers.com/resources/article.asp?id=4903§ion=4 and link to other resources/stories.
Source: Elder Law Answers
138 Nursing Home Residents Rescued in New Orleans by Texas Task Force 1. Urban search and rescue team meets challenging conditions. Learn more about Texas Task Force 1 at http://www.teex.com/teex.cfm?pageid=media&area=teex&templateid=23&storyid=503.
Source: Texas Engineering & Extension Service, News Release September 3, 2005
Nursing Home Residents' Death Toll Mounts. Relatives unsuccessful in getting help to their loved ones in time for rescue. Chicago Tribune reports ugly details and sad truths. See http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0509050202sep05,1,6836390.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
Source: Chicago Tribune September 5, 2005 The Dreadful Toll by Angela Rozas and Howard Witt
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