EVACUATED FROM COVINGTON, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Hammond
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY We started packing up treasures and ,putting the house in order
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE FRIDAY 12:PM
THE National weather reports
Contacted family members
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We put up metal shutters and plywood
We got all family together to leave .
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 1:PM
BEcause we were going to use two cars for all of Us > My husband me and an adult child . And inlaws
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton Rouge, LA on I0 and I0

DID EVACUATE FRIDAY about 101 a.m.
two reasons: We were tracking the hurricane through the computer, and early Friday morning my son called us from Baton Rouge and told us we should get out immediately
Home damage: completely destroyed
Katrina lesson: We are terrified with hurricanes
Comment: All the damages we had in our area, was because of human errors. We never had problems with flooding before. A new pumping station was installed, eventhough it was finished, it was not turned on because nobody was there to turn it on, every worker was t

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STAYED IN DESTREHAN St. Charles Parish

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PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Plywood on the windows
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: nothing

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to on North Tonti 700 block and North Cleveland Ave.

DID NOTHING SATURDAY I am handicapped.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8:00pm
I couldn't leave before.
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson:
Comment: I am 79 years old and not learned. I am very fortunate. I left school but I like to read and help my grandchildren.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Houston, Texas on I0 and I0

DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY It was after the mayor made his speech on TV about 10:AM
My husband had a split decison that morning early then He decided to agree with me and we agreed to evacuate
we bought canned goods that is all we already had water and batteries . I started looking for places to stay if we evacuated
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 2:PM
Because thats the earliest we could get out. My husband gassed up the car and I continued to pack I dont recall any thing else
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:
Comment: They are going to have to figure what to do with people who refuse to evacuate. Something has to be done. I am still not living in my home, We are living in an appartment. Our home is being repaired very slowly.

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EVACUATED FROM PARADIS, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Winsboro La on us 90 and back roads

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY we were watching tv at work to see what it would do
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY cclosed shutters over windows
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY my parents wanted to leave and I didnt
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11 am
parents were scared and wanted to leave
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: I've seen many storms--but the damage caused by Katrina was to be expected

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

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PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We put protected ourwindows with plywood ne
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: It has changed. It makes you aware of leves are not good.
Comment: For the costal area the goverment should spend money on the leves. What happened to the Gulf Coast was was not a natural disaster but a man disaster.

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EVACUATED FROM MARRERO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to MONROE, LA on 10 and 1-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY direction and how far away
spoke to my husband out of town and told him to come home
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up plywood
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY made plans with daughter and family also Mother to evac
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 9pm
weather was getting worse and we were trying to avoid sitting in traffic for long time
gassed up vehicles--got cash
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I'm more afraid of what they can do--I saw firsthand
Comment: I wish that there were better provisions for those who dont have transportation to evac

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Pine Bluff, Arkansas on they had a contro flow On I0 and 1-65

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY We wached T V to see what course it was taking.
Some people started leaving and traffic problems started on Fri.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY The traffic got worse on Sat. so we decided to leave early Sunday morning
Well the storm had taken a turn in our direction
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 2:AM Sunday Morning Because I felt not many people driving at that hour
I felt not too many people would be on the roat at 2:AM
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson:
Comment: While we waited to get the FEMA trailer we stayed with my daughter 2 months before we got the trailer. then when we got it we lived in it for 3 weeks while the house was being repaired. Then we moved back into the house 3 weeks later. It took a w

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Hammond, LA on I0 to 55 toward Hammond, LA and I0

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WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY We were watching the news because we were not convinced the hurricane was coming toward us.
I helped a friend who is building his house, I did not do anything about Katrina
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 2 p.m.
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Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I would pay more attention now to the forecast and see what the local government says
Comment: I think that the local and state government did a good job evacuating the city. I think Governor Blanc did not get enough credit. He did a very good job. The National Hurricane Center did a very good job too. I will listen to them from now on.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Jackson, Louisanna on I0 East and I-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY I watched Tv Before I went to work . I work in health care . I asked a coulple of employees to watch the Weather Channel
I was just a work day. I scheduled a meeting for the employees to allert them of what to do if we had to evacuate but at that point it did not look like it was going to hit New Orleans
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY We were watching the level of the storm . I had told people at work to get everything prepared to ride out the storm we had checked the Generators and broght in extra fuel. I manage a Nursing Home.I went home to board up my home and make sure it was rea
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY After the 10:PM news they said it had turned into a catagory 4 hurricane . So I decided that we should evacuate on Sunday .
Because of the level of the storm> It had turned into a catagory 4 hurricane and news said that it might increase to a 5 .I tried to reach the provider of busses to evacuate our patients. I could not reach them that night.
The catagory of the hurricane had increased . So I called The place we were going to take our Nursing Home patients to in case we did evacuate.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY We left at 4:PM in 3 prison Busses escourted with an escourt from Sheriff's Dept.
Because of the level and the intensity of the storm and the Mayor had declaired a mandantory evacuation.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:
Comment: I think people should be aware that a small hurricane cancause damage . And a large one like Katrina can be devistating.

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EVACUATED FROM BURAS, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Kinder,LA on Hwy 23 and Hwy 90

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY We were watching the weather channel and it did not look like it was going to hit us.
No
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We have shutters that were permenantly on the house. We just closed the shutters
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 4:PM we just packed in a hurry and left
Because it was comming straight for us. we just packed up and left.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: Really strong feelings. We lost everything. WE are trying to rebuild the house. All the furniture was destroyed

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Lutcher LA on Jefferson Hwy--to River Road and River Road

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY we watched news report to see where storm was going
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY closed the shutters
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY watching where Katrina was going
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY spoke with our nephew who works for Louisiana State Hwy Dept and he said it was going to be bad--predicting 12 feet of water
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11 am
things were getting worse and after what our nephew said we took the 2 dogs and the cat, my wife and I left
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I take them more serious than I used to

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

DISCUSSED POSSIBLY EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
We were getting all our important papers together and put them in a safe place
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY Watching TV to see what was happening
We boarded up oour patioo windows on Sat.
FAMILY ISSUES ON SUNDAY Called relatives and told them that we were staying
No
Home damage: completely destroyed
Home current status: home has been or will be demolished
Katrina lesson: has humbled me, it destroyed our home, It taught me that material things are not as important as life.katrina
Comment: Our home was completely destroyed. WE stayed because our home has never been flooded before even when other areas flooded. But this time we had 9 feet of water in our home for weeks. The hurricane did not destroy our home the levy that collap

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EVACUATED FROM WESTWEGO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Albin/Agorg, TX on Highway 1. and highway 1

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY I put plywood
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY at 3 p.m.
When we were ready.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I won't be the same.

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY got water, batteries, a radio and other items she would need
DID NOTHING SUNDAY had no means to evacuate
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: Much more fearful
Comment: They need to have a better assistance system for those who can not evacuate.They need to have a way for them to evacuate & somewhere to go once they've been evacuated.

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STAYED IN KENNER Jefferson Parish

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY boarded up windows with plywood
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY bought more ice and water, and canned goods
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY location and speed
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY speed
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: feelings have not changed

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Houston, TX on I0 and I0

DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 6 a.m.
Because we heard our mother-in-law wanted to leave with us.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: A lot.
Comment: The government did what it was possible to help everybody. Some people did not cooperate leaving the area, eventhough they could have done so. Some others might had circunstances for not evacuating, like I had, waiting for my mother-in-law's decision to

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Baton Rouge LA on airline hwy and airline hwy

DID NOTHING FRIDAY went about my normal day--
DID NOTHING SATURDAY still hadnt planned to leave
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY boared up windows with plywood
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 2 pm
because I didnt know how they would inforce mandatory evac
ttok everything in my fridge to my neighbours--got gas for car and left
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: havent changed

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EVACUATED FROM MANDEVILLE, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Flora, Mississippi on HW 190 east and LA 25

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY Looking at track and streingth
I stayed at my job to secure all at work.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Pick up outside
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY track and force
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY not on Saturday
Streingth of storm and track
Got gas and money, food.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY when it would hit
FAMILY ISSUES ON SUNDAY Cell phones were busy
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SUNDAY 10:30am
track
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 10:30am
We decided that Katrina was to strong to stay except that we went to family home
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: They haven't changed

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EVACUATED FROM SAINT BERNARD, LA (St. Bernard Parish) to Cullins Miss on I0 and 55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY when we saw it coming our way we were getting concerned
we started packing things up, important papers etc
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY evening
catagory 5 headed right for us--and didnt feel safe in our home
we planned to take the dog with us but we left 3 cats behind
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8 am
husband needed rest because he was exhausted preparing home
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: made me a lot more scared--I didnt realize how society could break down like it did
Comment: I was horrified at how the govt treated us---all the money and troops go to Iraq and Bush cant help us

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EVACUATED FROM PARADIS, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Atlanta, GA on I0 to cause way. then I -20 -I 2 to I-59 and I-20

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY We boarded our windows.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 2 p.m.
It took that long for us to get ready for evacuation
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: It changed some. Before I felt it was important but now I know it is very important to hear and follow official instructions. Prepare to be on your own for a few days.

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EVACUATED FROM DESTREHAN, LA (St. Charles Parish) to north louisiana on airline hwy to I59.... they were calling for contra flow and airline to baton rouse and then I 59 wnet up to north lousinana

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY removed large furniture in the porch to the garage. remove things in the yard.
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY my daughter lives in another part of the city, we called to see how she was doing. our son had to come home from school to drive one of our vehicles
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY morning
to miss the traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: no

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Pensacola, FL on Highway 90 to Pensacola and 90

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY We were deciding if we would leave depending on the path of the storm
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY Abou 9 a.m.
No reason
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: Not much at all. I have been through several hurricanes

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Huntsville, TX on la palco blvd to hwy 90 and hwy 90

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY he boarded up house with plywood
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY spoke with family about whether to go or stay
we froze containers of water--we had supplies previously--got gas for cars and generator--picked up loose items in yard--after watching tv reports we decided to leave on Sunday
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4 am
to miss traffic
we couldnt find hotel room
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I am now very wary of them and feel less protected and govt will fail again to assist us

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to BatonRouge, La. on I2 and I0

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY Just listening to the news on TV to see what was to happen.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11:AM
WE went to my grand sons house . And that was the time daughter in law said we should leave. He lives in Baton Rouge.
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Laffette, La. on Airline Hwy and I0

MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE FRIDAY I decided at 4:PM
Because it was a know fact that our area was considered a heavy flood area t that I can remember
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 5:PM
Because it was a 5 catagory storm at that point
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:
Comment: I hope that if a hurricane of the strength of Katrina ever hits New Orleans again that the officials respond faster and help our people . Have busses for people who cannot drive or do not have a car. Make sure they are rescued. Let us all learn from thi

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

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Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I am more cautious about hurricanes.
Comment: When these tragedies happen, politics should not be involved. Natural disasters should be treated as a priority with no discussion from political parties. People should be educated, most problems were due to ignorance. All families should have a plan -

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Birmingham, Alabama on I0 East. I got about 10 blocks and then it stopped. So I switched Hwy 1 and Hwy 1 then all the way to Birmingham.

My Mother is in an assisted living facility and they woould evacuate if it got bad. I called others in my family and they were not going to evacuate.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY We were watcking the news and both of us said we would stay then
I dont think so.
FAMILY ISSUES ON SUNDAY My family from Birmingham, Alabama called and pleaded withe me to leave and said could stay with her. I decided to leave . But my husband refused to leave.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY I left at 11:30 AM
Well I was watching as most of my neighbors evacuated. Relatives in the area said they were going to leave as soon as possible. My Mother who was at the Nursing Home had already been transported out as well.
I just packed and threw everything in the car and left feeling I would be back in a couple of days. My husband refused to go . So I had to leave him behind.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM DESTREHAN, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Simmesport, LA on LA HW 1 and I 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY Where it was heading and the info from internet
No
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Boarding up windows. Bolted the gate.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY They had projected the hit
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY None. My son went with his girlfriend.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY Got water together.
Streingth and our parish was evacuated.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY Watching and seeing it grow.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 6:30am
To beet traffic.
we decided to not listen about the Hurricane because of nerviousness.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Each one is diferent but I think evacuation is very important.
Comment: I wish they will never come here again. I don't beleive that the Gov. should help other countries before helping their own. They should not send money out of the country. Help their own.

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to houston texas on highway 90 and highway 90

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY location
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY covered windows with plywood, did not get any food or water, because knew they were going to leave
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY severity, and direction
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 730-8 am
hurricane was a bad storm, and looked like it was going to hit new orleans directly
bad traffic
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: have more respect for hurricanes

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Pineville, LA on North on Highway 23 and then Highway 10 to Highway 55 and I 10

DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 11 a.m.
Mandatory evcuation
The traffic was bad
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: We decided that people should not live as far south as they do where they know what conditions are.
Comment: Miss support groups in New Orleans.

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to alexandria louisianna on backroads, highway one and highway one

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY path
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY boarded up windows plywood
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 4 pm
had to get everything together
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: he is 40 years old, and has never seen anything like the devistation that katrina has done. Thus, he takes them alot more seriously.

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Canton, MS on Hwy 23 and 1-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY getting larger and direction
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY kids and grandkids were talking to us about hotel rooms
collected outside stuff and put away
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up plywood on windows
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY daughter in law got rooms booked in Canton, Ms that would take dogs
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 11:15 AM
trying to miss traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: to take the possibility of flooding more seriously
Comment: people should leave

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EVACUATED FROM COVINGTON, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Birmingham AL on not sure and back roads

DID NOTHING FRIDAY no concerns at this point looking at past tracks of other hurricanes that came into the Gulf and they always go eastward at the last minute
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY stronger and coming towards us
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY we put up plywood on windows
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY headed right our way for certain
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8 pm
because the roads were clear
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: take them more seriously
Comment: our parish handled it well, but New Orleans was another story

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EVACUATED FROM BRAITHWAITE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Vicksburg MS on 10 and 1-55

DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 8 am
to miss traffic
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: havent changed--you need to use common sense if you live in a hurricane zone

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STAYED IN RESERVE St. John The Baptist

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY started putting up plywood over doors and windows
got suplies in--water for horses, batteries and gas
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY I have satelite dish and I watched the weather channel to see where storm was going
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: its something you have to live with and watch where it is going

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to houstan texas on I 10 and I 10

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY took in all the patio furniture. shut the venitian blinds.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5:30 am
there would be less traffic
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: almost coplety repaired
Katrina lesson: After I stayed at home for betsy i decided to always evacuate from hurricanes
Comment: during rita the contra flow did not work. In texas we were not allowed to get off the hwy. so we could not get food supplies or get gas. I would now evacuate earlier.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Pensecola, FL on We wanted to take I0 up high in LA but we were not let do it. We took another highways. I do not know which ones. Later we got on I0 and I0

DID NOTHING FRIDAY Because we already had gone through hurricanes categories 1-2 and 3 and we did not think this one was going to be stronger
DID NOTHING SATURDAY Same thing as Friday
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5 a.m.
My husband got scared
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I am more frighten about hurricanes. I had not seen something worse like Katrina, ever
Comment: Make the highways wider and evacuate earlier. Most of the highways I took were only for 2 lanes in-bound and 2 lanes out- bound

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY path and strength
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put oak wood shutters on windows
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY knew the storm was comming, and just wathcing the strength
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Baywon, TX on River road to I0 and I do not know.

FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY Talking with MY daughter about evacuation. My son-in- law had to work that day.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5:30 to 6:00 a.m.
We got ready the night before
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: It made me more conscious and careful. This is the first time I had to evacuate. I had been living here in this house for 54 years.
Comment: TV and radio were very helpful. Before returning home from the evacuation, I went to Chicago, and stayed for 2 months. I came back when the conmotion slowed down so I came back to take care of my house.

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STAYED IN RESERVE St. John The Baptist

Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: i have more respect for them

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Gonzalez, LA on I 10 and I 10

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Picked up things from around the house.
DID NOTHING SATURDAY Thought it would be an average storm.
none
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: They haven't changed at all.

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Baker, LA on I0 and I0

DID EVACUATE FRIDAY around 10 a.m.
Waiting for the traffic to clear from people going to work
Home damage: completely destroyed
Home current status: home has been or will be demolished
Katrina lesson: It did not change anything. I know how hurricanes are dangerous, I had been through some.
Comment: the frustrating after the hurricane was that FEMA was not organized to handle the applications, too much red tape, there are people I know they are still waiting for a trailer. Fema has been a joke. they should have a better system to process the appliaa

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EVACUATED FROM DESTREHAN, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Houston, Texas on Airline Hwy. and I0

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY Watching the weather reports and trying to decide what to do
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Put up ply wood over the windows and doors
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY We called one daughter who was at a friends house and asked her to return home and to get packed as soon as she got here because we were leaving in an hour.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY 5:AM
Because we live 3 blocks away from the Mississippi River and we were afraid that the Levies would break
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 10:30AM
WE wanted to get a jump start on all the traffic.
We had decided to go to Texas near Houston at a friens house
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Little Rock Ar on 10 and 10

FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY called aunt and uncle in Waveland Ms but they refused to leave
made reservations in Little Rock Ar
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 8 am
trying to beat traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I knew there was a possibility of problems--levees werent kept up etc

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EVACUATED FROM CHALMETTE, LA (St. Bernard Parish) to Birmingham Al on 10 and 1-59

FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY talked with sons on phone and we had a false sense of security that it wasnt going to reach us
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY my son wanted to leave, and I thought it was going to turn
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
we nailed shut storm shutters and picked up flying debris--we positioned automobile next to house to protect it--my wife always had an evacuation kit together [valuables, important papers etc]--we packed the car
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 6 am
my son woke us up at 3am and we turned tv on to see the size of the storm etc
Home damage: completely destroyed
Home current status: home has been or will be demolished
Katrina lesson: havent changed a bit---but I am moving 30 miles north of Lake Ponchatrain
Comment: I really am dissappointed with the reaction to people who put so much emphasis on their dogs--my wife's friend drowned because she wouldnt leave her dog--

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to St. Francisville, La. on I0 and I0

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY We started watching TV and then My husband left to get our cars gassed up .
Thats all
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 8:30 PM
We were concerned about the traffic . WE felt it would not be as crowded then.
My parents has a house in St. Francisville that is their 2nd home every wanted to evacuate at that point except my father .He did not want to leave. Later that night we convinced everyone to leave
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: We have always felt the levy would protect us. Well it didnt and they still have not fixed the levy at the 17th St. Canal

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EVACUATED FROM NORCO, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Scott, LA on Highway 61 and Highway 61

DID EVACUATE FRIDAY Sometime in the morning
nothing special. We were ready so we left.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I have been through bad hurricanes. It is about the same. I respect them
Comment: I have been through some bad hurricanes, therefore we decided to buy an RV to evacuate, taking with us as much as possible to be self-suficient, and to take our pets with us.

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EVACUATED FROM MANDEVILLE, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Memphis, TN on I-55 North and Highway 55 North

ne ne
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 7 a.m.
I wanted before the traffic was packed up ne
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: not at all

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EVACUATED FROM MARRERO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Lake Village, AK on Highway 55 North toward MS and Highway 55

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Boarded the windows ne
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 4 a.m. in the morning.
We tried to miss some of the traffic ne
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Not at all.

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EVACUATED FROM DES ALLEMANDS, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Eunice, LA on 90 West and 90 West

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY Path and storm
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY Path and streingth
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 12:30 midnight we left
Storm was coming right for us. we felt that it would be better for traffic if we left at night.
we had to text message everyone we had no phone.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I don't take them for granet anymore

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STAYED IN LA PLACE St. John The Baptist

MADE DECISION NOT TO EVACUATE FRIDAY midnight
Because we have lived here for 25 years and we never evacuated. I have pets I didn't want to leave my pets.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY made sure we had food and water
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY Gassed up the vehicles. Put up window shutters
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: made me more aware of the weather, mad me more observant, and made me appreciate life more
Comment: People need to be more aware of the danger of hurricanes. Do not leave your animals behind. Watch out after the elderly.

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EVACUATED FROM SAINT ROSE, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Ville Platte LA on I 10 west and 1-90

DID NOTHING FRIDAY went to work on Friday--I'm a nurse and work at hospital
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY our parish was under mandatory evacuation orders--I watched tv and saw size of storm etc
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3 pm
after watching enough of news and hearing the evac orders, getting things together and we left at 3pm
packed the car, got gas, and went to Moms place
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs not started yet
Katrina lesson: I'm much more fearful of hurricanes after I saw the damage in New Orleans
Comment: contractors are not licensed and bonded and are taking people for lots of money

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EVACUATED FROM NORCO, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Bossier, LA on Highway 90 and Highway 90

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Pick up things from the yard. Set up protection on our windows
I do not think so ne
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY some time in the morning. I do not remember the exact time
We left when we got a room in a hotel
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I am amazed and so much afraid for another one.
Comment: The State did fine. The government handled the situation well, but I am disappointed with FEMA, not anything bad done to me, but what they did to others I know.

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Houston, Texas on Causeway North and I 55 North

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY boarded up the windows
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY middle of the day
couldn't leave earlier had boats to secure
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: my feeling have changed a whole lot

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Houston TX on 10 and 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY category and where it was going
we closed shutters on balconies, put loose items away in yard,
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 10 am
I was at the mercy of friends to take us because I dont have a car and got a ride for 2 of us, and son stayed behind and I havent seen him since--he's in Dallas-Ft Worth
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I take them seriously

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Bauregred, LA on Highway 3129 and then LA one and Highway 190 and Highway 190

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY We just watched the news to be informed more about the hurricane path. ne ne
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4 a.m.
To avoid the rush. ne
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: We will be a little more anxious to leave. Probably leaving earlier.

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Birmingham, Al on I-59 and I0

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY We boarded up all windows
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE FRIDAY at 6:PM after the 6:PM news
We dont fool around we leave as soon as we can.
No that was it
No that it
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11:30 Am Sun. morning.
That was the time I was meeting my older daughter she lives across town from me. And we were going to drive caravan style
No ,we just drove for hours.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: A little more fear. And the insurance companies haved doubled our costs this is very troublesome.
Comment: If they can seed a cloud to make it rain. Why cant they do something similar to stop or divert a hurriacne.

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EVACUATED FROM RESERVE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Arkansas--close to Tennessee border on river road to La Place to Hwy 61-to 55 and I-55

DID EVACUATE FRIDAY 6 am
because of contra flow--was going to start soon and we didnt want to wait and get caught in traffic going to Houston going west--we stayed on 55 north
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I remember the devastation from Betsy, so I knew this would be a bad one

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Atlanta, GA on I0 and I-59

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY when I got home from work, news on tv started to talk about storm coming our way
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY parents live two blocks awayand brother making evac plans
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY getting cloer and stronger
put outside items away and lawn furniture
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY watched how big it was going and where it was going
FAMILY ISSUES ON SUNDAY spoke with family who were going to Atlanta
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 2;30 am Sunday
to miss traffic
prayed
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I realize now how storms can change peoples lives in just a few hours
Comment: It was a learning experience----I cant believe that New Orleans is still in such bad shape one year later

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EVACUATED FROM DESTREHAN, LA (St. Charles Parish) to West Monroe, Louisiana on 59 and 59

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY where we were going to stay
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put everything from the outside inside
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY everything was fine
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4am
to avoid traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I wouldn't think twice about staying.
Comment: More information on different cities after the hurricane hits.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Knoxville,Tenn on I0 and I-59

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY I boarded up my house and I packed clothes and my computer and got ready to evacuate
We decided later that day to evacuate Sat.
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 10:AM
Because it was the soonest we could leave
We left and got on the road
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson:
Comment: If after a hurricane you have to leave for an extended time. Do not give a POST OFFICE the new address because you will not ever get your mail

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STAYED IN METAIRIE Jefferson Parish

DID NOTHING FRIDAY the storm was not due until monday
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY gotook in the loose patio furniture
DID NOTHING SUNDAY everything was done alreayd
Home damage: there was a foot and half of water in the house
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: i know more of the worst case scenario
Comment: the biggest issue is getting accurate info, so that we can determin ewhat to do. This was lacking.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Austin TX on Airline Hwy west and 10 west

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY direction
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY spoke with daughter about leaving
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY how it was coming our way
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3 pm
traffic wasnt too bad at that time
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: havent changed--they are devastating

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to picayune mississippe on i0 east and i0 east

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY got extra supplies, did not do anything to the home because they are rentals
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY location and speed
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY talking to family to see if anyone had a place for them to go
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 9:00 am
by saturday morning, decided it was hitting directly, and wanted to get out before traffic got bad
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: he is more worried about hurricanes, and needs to watch them more closely

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Ruston LA on Airline Hwy and Airline Hwy

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY where it was going
Mother lives across street and I was helping her also
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY we were waiting for my sister to get off work and get her stuff together
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3pm
had to wait for sister to get off work
took Mother in a wheelchair--took our pets with
Home damage: major damage
Katrina lesson:
Comment: for 16 days there were 5 adults plus 2 dogs and 2 cats in one motel room [and Mother in a wheelchair] --- we now live in Calhoun, La and plan never to return to New Orleans--and Mother passed away due to the stress from what happened from Katrina--dont g

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EVACUATED FROM MARRERO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Longview, Tx on hwy 90 west and hwy 90

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY we watched where it was going
we had a woman staying with us that was on dyolecis
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8 am
because my sister and wife wanted to go
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I'm leaving--I'm not staying

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to St. Joseph, LA on 55 and 55

DID NOTHING FRIDAY Family was away camping on Gulf Coast
Left home early Friday morning to go camping on the Gulf Coast.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Put up hurricane boards on all the windows.
Picked up everything movalble and put into shed.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY about 6:00 a.m.
Because they were pulling a camper that wanted to avoid the traffic and winds.
There is another half of the family that lives there with them that did things differently because son is a Paramedic.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: It made me wake up and realize the devastasion is too tremendous. Nothing to be ignored.
Comment: Get employers to let employees leave in time. Help did not get here from the government when it should. Money is not getting to people who need it.

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EVACUATED FROM COVINGTON, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Houston, TX on Highway 59 and then I0 to Houston and I0

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Securing our yard, preparing the house, packing. ne
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3 a.m.
To hit the traffic
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I have a more realistic view of what happens when a hurricane hit

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Houston TX on 12 and 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY wasnt too worried--didnt think it was coming here
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY asked my sister in Houston to stay with her or get us a hotel
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3:30 pm
contra flow started at 4pm and we wanted to get out before it started
loaded up car--we only took one car
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: definetly more respect

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Dustin, Fl. on We left on Interstate 10 and I0

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY We were discuing if we were going to evacuate or not.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
WE have 3 adult children and we contacted them to decide when to leave
WE discussed whether to leave or not my Husband wanted to leave. I did not want to, because I was afraid we we would get stuck in traffic.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY late Sat evening . About 10:PM
Because the hurricane was intinsifing.
No thats all
FAMILY ISSUES ON SUNDAY We told our children we were going to a condo that we own in Dustin, Fl. And to meet us there.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY We left New Orleans at 7:AM and headed out to DustinFl.
Because of the strength of the hurricane it had become a 5.
We felt the earlier we left the better. This way we felt we could avoid heavy traffic.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs not started yet
Katrina lesson: We are much more ready to be prepared in advance. We need to make sure the levys are in good repair. WE are so grateful for all the help we have recieved for our poor in the city.
Comment: Bring back Red Cross shelters to New Orleans. They didnt open them for Katrina because they were telling everyone to leave. And They did not have transporation to leave. And so many of our poor suffered or died.

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Memphis TN on I0 and I-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY which path it would take
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 9 am
because my son said the storm was directly coming over us--and trying to miss traffic
I took cat with me and dog went with my son
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I have more respect for them

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EVACUATED FROM RESERVE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Crowley LA on Airline hwy and hwy 90

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY direction
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up plywood
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 7 am
to miss traffic
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: after Andrew, my opinion of hurricanes changed

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to tunica, mississippi on i0 and i0

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY put everything inside from the outside that could fly away, closed shutters on the house
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY strength of the winds
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 7:00 am
she wanted to avoid traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: she takes hurricanes more serious now

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EVACUATED FROM ABITA SPRINGS, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to maryville, tennesse on interstate 59 and interstate 59

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY put metal over windows, filled cars with gasoline
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY speed and location
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY continued putting up the metal shutters, took anything breakable in the house and secured them, put all important documents in cars
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 6:00 am
they had a long drive, and wanted to get to their destination before dark
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: her feelings have not changed so much, she just respects hurricanes and does not want to be around for them
Comment: she feels the words watch and warning need to be changed, they both start with a 'w' and its hard to remember the difference between the two words.

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EVACUATED FROM MADISONVILLE, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Memphis Tn on I2 and 1-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY around noon I heard about Katrina but I was at work
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY daughter in New York spoke to us about storm
had to pick up pets from daughters apt
went over to mother in laws house to get her
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 2 om
to avoid traffic and better safe than sorry
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: made us realize how vulnerable we are---we live on North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain

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EVACUATED FROM WESTWEGO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Crowley, LA on Highway 9 and Highway 9

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY I boarded the house ne ne
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY at noon
Make sure everything was okay at home. Picked up things outside. ne
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: A lot. I am afraid of them now
Comment: Authorities should have buses available for people to evacuate. Armtrack should also be available. Many people wanted to evacuate but they did not have the means to do that.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Ruston, La. for 10 days then On to Birmingham 35 days on I0 East toward Mobile we wanted to go west on I0 but they would not let us So went north . and 12 to I-55

I just watched it on TV
I just kept TV on . I still felt like it was going to turn.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SUNDAY At sun rise on Sunday I had watched TV all night and friends called and said lets get out of here
My Sister called From Miami and was begging for me leave > I had to grab things at the last moment. I had not closed the shutters or put the plants inside. I did all that the last moment
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY Just about noon on Sunday
I had to get everything done at the last moment. And I had to find the cages for the animals and put them into the car I had 5 Kittens.
I got caught in bumper to bumper traffic. It was awful. It was a grid lock .
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Dramatic Change, I found you cannot depend on your government and that is a disgrace.
Comment: Just do not depend on the Government you are strickly on your on.

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to College Station, TX on Highway 90 - and back roads - and highway 90

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY We put plywwod on the windows and pick up everything in the yard
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11 a.m.
When we knew is coming as category 5
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: now we are more threatened.
Comment: We evacuated to Texas. People over there were just wonderful to all of us. All of us, who evacuated, did not expect to stay away from home more than 2-3 days. We did not take with us enough clothes, money and food. People from Texas gave us coupons to go

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Bossier City LA on 10 and hwy 11

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY monitoring it on tv for direction
talking with relatives in Slidell about making reservations together
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up plywood
gassed up vehicles--got pets ready to travel--had supplies already [water and food]--- we drove to our relatives home in Slidell in order to all leave together on Sunday
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 6:30 am
to miss traffic mostly
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I have more respect for them--dangers and after effect
Comment: my fear in the future, if I am on call, how do I look after my family and my home, and my responsibility at the hospital

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Houston Tx on route 90 west and 10

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY put up plywood on windows
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY watching where it was going and how strong
gassed up cars
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 9 am
thought that I would miss traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I'VE BEEN HERE FOR 30 YEARS and govt has been talking about protection from the gulf, and it hasnt happened
Comment: this country hasnt done all that it can--such as earth heating up, and an alternative fuel--I also feel that I have lost respect for our country and we are hated around the world right now--my parents came from Poland and he always told me that if you a

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STAYED IN COVINGTON St. Tammany Parish

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY boarded up the house
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: this was my 4th category 4-5, it did not change
Comment: He did not feel that he evacuated. He stated that he stayed at his friend's house for convience. It was in the same Neighbourhood. used Hwy 21 to get to his Friend's house. He stayed there for 3 wks, because they had electricity, and his house did no

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Baton Rouge LA on I0 and I0

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY that it was going to be bad and it was coming here
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up plywood
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 8 pm
traffic had died down and a lot ot people were going to wait until Sunday
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I have become more cautious
Comment: they need to change the Saffer Simpson scale to include storm surge and flooding instead of just wind

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton Rouge, LA on I0 to Baton Rouge and I0

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Getting the house fixed to protect for the storm
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4 p.m.
Because the storm was coming
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I am more scared of t hem

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STAYED IN SLIDELL St. Tammany Parish

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY moving debris from the yard
DISCUSSED POSSIBLY EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: my feeling havn't changed.
Comment: make sure people understand how bad it will be. The warnings should be more forceful

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EVACUATED FROM MANDEVILLE, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to atlanta ga on backroads, then took highway59 to atlanta and highway 59

DID NOTHING FRIDAY the weather people did not say anything about katrina on friday
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 330pm
it took that long to get all the kids stuff ready, and had to get out of town before contra flow was put into effect
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: feelings have not changed

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jefferson Parish) to dallas texas on I0, highway 49, i-20 and i0

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY her son came and helped gather all the lose exterior things in the yard, and put it all inside,
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY path and category, they were watching the news all day paying close attention to the storm
she was ill that day, and her car had problems, and needed mechanical attention
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5:00 am
her son called her and said it was a category 5, and she packed and got out right away
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: she takes hurricanes much more seriously then she did before, and she is more anxious about them
Comment: she thanks us for doing the survey, and says it is very good to talk about katrina, and let people tell their stories. It made her feel good to tell us what happend during katrina

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Megee, Arkensaw on I 55 and I 55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY Just watching where and streingth
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Put down one shutter the others didn't work.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY Path and streingth
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY 9:00pm
We were in the path.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 6:00am
Get going and traffic would be lighter. we were going north.
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Houston. Texas on Airline Hwy. Toward Baton Rouge and I0

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Put ply wood on the windows WE put up things in the yard that might blow and tied down other things too heavy to move. I got batteries. We got gas for our generator
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY I called my son and daughter because they live in a trailerand it was not safe to be there . They packed and came to our house. WE were going to decide when we would leave when they got here.
NO
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY We decided we were going to leave on Sunday. WE filled up our cars with gas, no waiting in line because people had already left that Sat. Morning.
Because the wind was going to high. And I did not want to take chacces with my children and grand kids.
No just packed every thing into the the 3 vehicles that we were going to leave in Sunday.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY At 2:PM
We figured that traffic would not be that bad at that late date, did we make a mistake or what. The traffic was awful We should have left Friday.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Be prepared for anything and expect the unexpected. I live 25 North of New Orleans. Could not believe the flooding they had and the lawlessness. People should have pulled together.

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EVACUATED FROM HAHNVILLE, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Baton Roudge on Took Airline Highway US 61 to Gramancy and US 61

DID NOTHING FRIDAY Did not think the hurricane would be that bad.
DID NOTHING SATURDAY Did not think it would be that bad.
Job called to come to work around 12:00 p.m. Stayed on job all day on Saturday.
Stayed at work all day and left them go at 2:00 p.m.
Left work and went to Batenrudge, LA.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I'm more scared now

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to baton rouge, louisiana on airline highway (highway 51) and airline highway

FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY it was all rushed & tense
ordered to go to work to get everything set for the storm
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
Went to work to tiedy up for the storm. brought in large items
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5am
Couldnt leave earlier because they had to wait for their blood pressure perscription tobe filled.otherwise they would have left earlier.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: understand the actual strength of a hurricane
Comment: have a better return statretgy & have funds available to be allocated to those in need.

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Gatesville, MS on I 12 and 55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY watching news
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY Early in the morning
avoid traffic
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: that it really can happen

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton Rouge La on I 10 west and I0

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY werent sure it was coming our way--I was in denial
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 10:30 am
I knew at that time we should leave
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: Katrina was very serious and I would never want to go thru it again

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STAYED IN DES ALLEMANDS St. Charles Parish

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY plywood was put in place
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY direction and how strong
I wouldnt evac without my husband
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: you have to be ready--they're scarier--
Comment: army corps of engineers--are paid to make the levees safe--its only because of the levees failing, that New Orleans drowned--and so many people drowned

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to fairaday louisianna on highway 55 and does not remember the road

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY started to prepare by buying non-perishable foods
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY direction, and strength
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3 pm
try and beat the traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: was renting a house at the time of the hurricane, the roof was damaged,the landlord fixed the roof, and had to sell the house
Katrina lesson: penny is much more afraid of the damage that a hurrican can do
Comment: the two biggest issues about hurricane katrina, were that there was nothing done for those who had to rely on public transporation, and that all the devistation that happend was due to the levy's breaking, and not due to the hurricane.

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EVACUATED FROM NORCO, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Covington LA on 10 and 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY watching where it was going--werent too worried about it
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up plywood
spoke with family and told them to leave
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 9am
mandatory evacuation had been issued
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: havent changed--I watch them

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Waterproof, LA on I do not remember. I took some back roads so I do not remember. and I really do not know.

DID EVACUATE FRIDAY About 3 p.m.
I was going to pick up my daughter and that was the time she could go.
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: I do not live in constant fear.
Comment: I am very glad that somebody is trying to get all the information together to help in the future. I appreciate what officials are doing. Next time help should come earlier to avoid so much tragedy.

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EVACUATED FROM HARVEY, LA (Jefferson Parish) to dequincy loisiana on Hwy 90 and hwy 90

DID EVACUATE FRIDAY 8am
we wanted to aviod the traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: it made be more conscious and aware to be more observant of what is happening

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to florida pan handle on I 10 and I 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY we thought the hurricane would not hit
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
my son had to work in a downtown hotel
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 1pm
they said the storm would hit directly
Home damage: my apartment .... I lost everything
Home current status: I'm in another apt
Katrina lesson: very much, i am not fro here it is a new experience for me

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Cannot think of the City, but it was in Texas. on Airline to I10 and I 10

DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY Do not remember.
Well, my daughter said that it looked that the storm would turn.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY Sunday morning about 9:00 a.m.
Just decided to leave as early as possible.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: She never left home before, but now she would leave for another strom as strong as Katrina.
Comment: Hope we have no more storms and hope to be better informed about the storms and about the traffic so that they would not be in traffic bumper to bumper. Wait to close to the time before they call for an evacuation.

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EVACUATED FROM DES ALLEMANDS, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Rice, Texas on Hwy -90 and 90 turned into Hwy 49 as you go west

DID NOTHING FRIDAY Because I was workiinf Friday.
No thats all
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY When my husband woke me up saying get up and pack . The hurricane i heading this way and we are leaving. I guess it was 8:AM
Because of the course of the hurricane, it was becoming stronger.
We checked to see if we had enough things to take some with us >well like water nonpershables . WE got gassed up. WE got extra gas to leave at home.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4:AM I got no sleep from Sat. on till Sunday because we had too much to do.
Because we hoping not to hit much traffic , which we did not .
We saw accidents along the way and there was nothing anyone could do. WE couldnt stop. because of the traffic.
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson:
Comment: People need to learn how to interpert water. When you live in a low lying area like New Orleans it is a must. People should be allert to which way the hurricane is going then decide which route North, East or West . You have to follow your best ins

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EVACUATED FROM MARRERO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Winfield, LA on I0 to 59 and I0

DID EVACUATE SATURDAY noon
It looked that it was not going to turn to our side. My kids called I had to leave.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: It has not changed. We live in an area threaten by hurricanes.

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: Betsy - was nothing to what Katrina did. It was a wakup call. We had a mild season this year. When Ivan came everyone became complacement.
Comment: This survey should ask, if you were in commmand of the situation of katrina whould would you have changed.

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STAYED IN METAIRIE Jefferson Parish

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY I watched the weather reports. and decided to stay. I have never evacuated before, we have a very strong house, and it has stood the test for many years. I have 2 boats and if we were flooded I would have a wayto escape
I had adult children come over here and hunker down with us.
MADE DECISION NOT TO EVACUATE SUNDAY We had all our family members and has stood unhurt through many hurricanes I felt we would be better off to stay because our house is strong
Our house has stood unhurt since it was built in 1957. I dont want to get in a mess of traffic on the highway.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:
Comment: The Federal government has to understand that a lot of people just cannot evacuate they are on a fixed income they do not have the money to leave or the money stay in a hotel. I am real bitter about the whole thing. FEMA brought trailers in,and they ar

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Oppolousas, La on Hwy-61 ( Airline Hwy) and US-61

DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY nothing else
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY We were watching the news and we were still undecided
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY WE boarded up all the windows
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY WE saw that it was becoming stronger . WE have a lake in our that we were afraid that it might flood our area
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 12:00PM noon
Because we were concerned that we could be without power for several days and we did not want to be stuck here. thats it
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton rouge on I 10 to baton rouge and I 10

MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE FRIDAY I knew this all along
y grandson was with me, I was wating for the contra flow
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3pm
I was waiting for the contra flow
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I'm a little more careful and a bit less optimistic. I'm much calmer and accepting. I'll take ore notice of warnings

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Folsum, LA on I0 and I-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY we thought it was headed towards Fla panhandle
we got extra water, filled cars with gas, and we went out to dinner
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY looking for it to turn towards Florida
FAMILY ISSUES ON SUNDAY went over to parents house to board up,
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 1 pm
had to pack and get ready
after seeing that it wasnt turning we made decision to leave
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I'm better prepared--I hate them even more
Comment: the information we were getting was erroneous,-- on the radio and it was coming from parish officials--we were told that our house was underwater and we found out later, that it wasnt--need more shelters and they need to make plans to shelter people and

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Houston Tx on I 10 and 10

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY plywood put up on shutters
DID EVACUATE FRIDAY 1 pm
we had to wait for him to finish cutting the grass
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs not started yet
Katrina lesson: its changed me--its horrible when you see it--three states are devastated

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STAYED IN SAINT ROSE St. Charles Parish

DID NOTHING FRIDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY picked the stuff up from the yard
MADE DECISION NOT TO EVACUATE SUNDAY sometime in the morning
somebody has to be home to pick up the pieces
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: it has given me more work as far as my job is concerned

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to houston texas on riverroad and riverroad

DID NOTHING FRIDAY he did not think the hurricane was going to hit, he thought it would turn last minute
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY track
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3 pm
the size of the storm was making him nervous
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: he would not take any chances with a large and threatening hurricane, and would evacuate sooner than he would have in the past
Comment: he will be waiting for our phone call next year, after another hurricane!

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Calhoon louisisana on causeway to I12-i55 and then I20 and I55

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY cover things up to protect valuables
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
stayed glued to the tv
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 9:30 - 10am
so we would not drown
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: yes, we don't like them , we watch them closer.

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EVACUATED FROM MARRERO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Bush, Louisiana on I 10 and I 10

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put things that were outside inside
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY noon
doesn't remember
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I have seen nature at its worse.

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Pontotoc, MS on Highway 51 to I-55 North and Highway 55 North

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Protected my windows. Put in plastic my photo albums and important papers.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY How strong and the path
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY I made the decision about 6 a.m. Saturday .
I need somebody to come to my home and help me, boarding my windows, pack and other things I could not handle by myself.
that was it
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5 a.m.
Traffic was so bad Saturday night. ne
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: No. I have being always scared about hurricanes.
Comment:

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STAYED IN LA PLACE St. John The Baptist

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I did not expect Katrina to hit our area. ne ne ne
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: It changed a lot, I do not take it for granted any more.

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Saint Maurice, LA on Airline and Highway 61

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DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 1 p.m.
Other family members called us to say it was going to hit badly so we needed to evacuate.
We could not get gas. It was traffic for ever, it was impossible to get out. No way to get out.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I do not take it slightly.
Comment: When the traffic was so bad we run out of gas, you either could not get gas or the gas was very expensive, around $5.00/gallon.

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STAYED IN RESERVE St. John The Baptist

DID NOTHING FRIDAY a lot of times it turns and doesnt come our way
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up ply wood
we have supplies stored--have generator--got gas for vehicles
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY to see what would happen
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: havent changed

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EVACUATED FROM MARRERO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to birminghan alibama on i0 and i0

DID NOTHING FRIDAY the lord said there was a large flood comming, so house has been prepared for anything for the past 10 years
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY speed and location
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY location
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 1pm
just thought it was time to go bc the hurricane was a cat 5
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Many, Louisanna on the boarder near Shrieveport. on hwy 90 into St. Family Parish and I0 and I-49

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Put plywoodon windows and glass doors
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY I called my Sister to make sure that she would go with us Sat Morning when we were leaving
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE FRIDAY When I saw the Fri 7:PM news I made up my mind to leave SAt. Morning
What I heard on the 7:PM news they said the storm looked like it was going to hit us directly
I contacted my brother he is a priest and the church takes care of them.
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 8:AM
Because I had to pick up my sister she lived in St. Bernard Parrish. And that was the earliest We could evascuate
Yes I left my boat and pick up at home usually we each drive a seperate vehicle and pull the boat. We live on the water. The truck and boat .were destroyed
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: Since I can remember they always talked about how one day a storm would flood New Orleans. I love it here but now I feel a need to get out of this dangerous place.
Comment: After we had evacuated from Katrina we spent a month in Mississippi . Then Rita came toward us in Mississippi , WE evacuated to Keena, La. to get away from Rita.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to memphis tennesse on punch train causeway, highway 55 and highway 55

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY put up some plywood on some of the windows, but alot of the wood had termites, so only had a few windows covered
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY the hurricane looked bad, watching the location
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY location, and speed
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY communicating with mother in law, and decide if she would evacuate as well
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY scared of hurricane, and decided to leave
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SUNDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4-5pm
because had alot of things to take care of before leaving, wife runs a animal shelter, so had to take care of things.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: much more scared of them

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Memphis TN on 10 and 1-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY monitoring information--direction and strength
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY family in north LA offered room for us to stay
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 7 am
wanted to get on road--over 100 miles to Memphis
packed car to leave---took pets with them
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: havent changed--we were here for Betsy and Camille

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Hausser Louisiana on I 10 north and I 10 north

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY put plywood up

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY the news made me decide to evacuate.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SUNDAY 9 am
potential flooding catastrophic winds
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: gave us a new awareness of how dangerous a hurricane like Katrina is.
Comment: Maybe this survey will be useful to people who do not understand the danger of hurricanes.

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Prarieville, LA on Airline Hwy ( which is # 61) and Airline Hwy

DID NOTHING FRIDAY Because I had to Work
DID NOTHING SATURDAY Because I had to work
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SUNDAY at noon
Because I live close to Lake Poncentrain
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY Noon I had to pack and run Because I worked Sat. Night until 3:AM Sunday morning just a few hours sleep got up and left at Noon
That was as soon as I could after working until Sunday morning
I made arrangements to stay at my sisters Praireville,LA
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Never take a hurricane for granite.

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EVACUATED FROM GRETNA, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Jackson, Ms on 10 and 1-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY direction
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up plywood
husband picked up loose items in yard, he told me to leave and he would stay--I always have hurricane supplies ready--
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5 AM
wanted to beat traffic
as I leaving, my neighbour asked me what she should do and I told her to come with me
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I've lived here for 70 years and I've ben thru them all---as I got older I am more nervous

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton Rouge, La on I0 West and I-55 to Hwy 16 there was no traffic on 16 at all we were the only ones

We made a decision to start packing
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY WE put up shutters and moved potted plants and lawn furniture inside
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY 6:PM
We head it was a catigory 5 and we knew it was time to go
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4:AM Sun. Morning
To avoid some of the traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I grew up here and I went Betsy and Katrina was an eye opener.>It showed what it could and what it turned people into.I would leave earlier now.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Monroe LA on I0 and I-55

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY put up plywood on windows
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY checking all the channels and making plans to leave if necessary
picked up loose items in yard--
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 4 pm
up until that time there was some doubt that it was going to turn and when it didnt we left
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: havent changed
Comment: army corps of engineering did such an abominable job on our levees--we should be able to sue them for damages--I had three homes in New Orleans and they all had some damage

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Monroe, Louisanna on I0 and HWY - 55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY We wer watching it on the news to see if it was going to make a turn for here.
No not really
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 3:PM
Because I have a wife that has alheimers and she is bed ridden I put her hospital bed in the van and we left. thats it
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I think everyone now will have more fear and respect for what a hurricane can do

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STAYED IN SLIDELL St. Tammany Parish

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Plywood on the windows
Just storaged some can and dried food
I got extra amunition for self defense
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Not at all
Comment: My personal believe is that every body ,who has lived in a hurricane area, has no excuse not having a plant, and property protection from hurricanes.

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STAYED IN METAIRIE Jefferson Parish

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WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY Just watching the news. ne ne
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: It made me more aware of what a hurricane could do
Comment: I do not have pets, but I think everybody should take their pets with them.

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EVACUATED FROM GRETNA, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Natchious , LA it is far North on HWY 90 and HWY 90

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY We boadded up our windows. We were stocking up on water and canned foods. nothing else
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
We were discussing about the possibility of leaving that night or Sunday morning early
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 10:AM
Caused I was scared it made a believer out of me because I had never evacuated before
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson:
Comment: Just tell them that the interviewed did a damn good job.

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EVACUATED FROM GRETNA, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Alexandria, LA on HW 90 to HW1 and HW 90, 190,

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY the forcast.
We knew it would be bad.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY We knew it would be bad.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We have plastic storm shutters. Picked up anything that would fly.
That we would get stuck in the Hurricane.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY That we would get stuck in the Hurricane.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY didn't make it until Sunday.
My relatives wanted my Father and me to leave . We were going to stay.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY Watching path and intensity.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 1:00pm
My family sister and Father picked me up at that time.
traffic.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs not started yet
Katrina lesson: They haven't changed a bit except. Engineers were none existant.
Comment: Beside telling the core to fix our Levees and FEMA to get their acts together I have no more to say.

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Nathez, MS on Back roads not main highways. 41 - 21 through Missisipi and highway I-20

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY We were watching very closely the news about the hurricane.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY Continue watching Weather channel very closely the news about the hurricane.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY About 10 a.m.
Different officials called us to mandatory evacuation
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: It has not changed one bit. We know that living in this area we are in risk of hurricanes

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Folsom, LA on Causeway to interstate 12 to1077 north and Causeway

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I thought it was to early.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY Keeping an eye out
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Picted up outside furniture made sure all electric was turned off. Put everything up in case of flood. Packed everything food and all needed for leaving. Bought water and batteries.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY I needed to go North.
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY Communicating with older daughter in Baton Rouge.
No hotel
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY 12:00 noon
I didn't want to die
There were alot of people on the road not moving.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SUNDAY 11:00am
I wanted to live. Because it was such a strong storm
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11:00am
We were packing before. The traffic was moving better then.
The cell. phones were down over use.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: i have more more respect
Comment: I think that if they restore our coast lines it would help alot to take stress of the cities and help during the storms.

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY WE didnt know if it was going to hit or not. We kept watching the news hoping that it would veer away
DISCUSSED POSSIBLY EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
MADE DECISION NOT TO EVACUATE FRIDAY At was in the evening . I dont recall the hour.
Because we felt it was not going to be too bad.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY WE have built in shutters We just had to close them.
DID NOTHING SUNDAY Because we felt safe in our home thing
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: it makes you more aware
Comment: it was a last minute deal. Make sure you enough gas in the car when you are leaving.

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

DISCUSSED POSSIBLY EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DISCUSSED POSSIBLY EVACUATING ON SUNDAY
I just raised the appliances off the ground, just in case.
Home damage: they had to completely gut the house.
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: be more aware next time, be m,ore alert and prepared
Comment: I've seen alot, I woked with the police dept. It was a great experience to help out with them.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Houston, Texas on I0 west and I0

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Boarding the property.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Continuing securing the house.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8 a.m.
no reason
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I have more respect and the damage that it could cost.

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Houston,TX on HWY 90 and I 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY severity and the direction it was going
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY closed the shutters and protection panels
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY noon
safety
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: haven't changed

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EVACUATED FROM RESERVE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Nackudus, Louisianna on I0 and Hwy #30

DID EVACUATE FRIDAY 3:PM
To beat the rush
I took my dog and left.
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM MANDEVILLE, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Hattiesburg, MS on I2 to I-55 and I-55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY We have the public news report, we were trying to watch what was going on.,
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY We set plywood on windows
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY sometimes in the morning, around 10 a.m.
Concern about storm surge
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: More careful

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STAYED IN LA PLACE St. John The Baptist

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PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY I boarded my windows.
I do not remember
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Not at all

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Yazoocity, Mississippi on I 10 to I 55 and I 55

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I had plans that night. I was away from a TV.
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 10 am
avoid traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I am more open to move out of the area.

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STAYED IN KENNER Jefferson Parish

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Gathering material
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY boarded up the windows with plywood sheets. Got a generator
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: it was the worse i was in, i am more respectful

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EVACUATED FROM GARYVILLE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Baton Rouge on the outskirts of Prarieville, La. on US -61 and hwy # 44 that was a back to get Baton Rouge

FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY I called my brother in Baton Rouge and made arragnments to go to his house on Sunday
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE FRIDAY It was mid morning > like 10:AM
Because of the size of the storm >it was huge I didnt want to leave but I knew we had to leave. I got gas for our truck and 3 cans of gas for my generator and I packed the generator in my truck to take along too.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8:30 AM
I felt maybe we would beat some of the traffic
My wife gathered all our family photos and important paperwork and packed it in the truck as well as our clothes.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Houston, Texas on Hwy 90 and Hwy 90

MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE FRIDAY Early in the morning>8:AM
Well I have 2 kids and and elderly Mom.
No
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We cleared the yard and packed to leave. No I did nothing to the windows because my husband usually does that and he is in the Military and was in Iraq
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY Noon
WE finished everything we needed to do and wanted to get out ahead of traffic.
NO
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Yes> I will always evacuate after seeing what Katrina did

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to houston texas on I 10 and I 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY prepareing the house
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY pick up loose items out side boarded up windoews
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 3:00 am
beat the traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: it changed y opinion about hurricane

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EVACUATED FROM LULING, LA (St. Charles Parish) to whitecastle mississippi on 31 27 and went toward white castle at the urban legion in the veterans hospital and 31 27 to river road

DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 1:30
my daughter said we had to go
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: it makes you wonder. i never saw so much damage.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Montgomery, Alabama on I dont know exactly because my daughter was driving. We were heading west to Texas. And officials turned us around so we wound up going to Alabama, then on to Georgia. and We left the main road after they turned us around. and we went to Mobile, Then we heard that it was not safe there. We then went to Montgomery.

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY I was concerned because of the hurricane . I have adult Children living in New Orleans too. I was no too well either
I was worried because they are adult children , my son has his ives in her own home too. My daughter also lives nearby. I wanted to get them here. all my help left. and I left alone . The kids came over and we decided to evacuate late Fri Evening.
Just that fact that we decided to evacuate Sat.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY My son put shutters on the windows for me because I am unable I am 90 years old.
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY It was after dark, I think it was 8:PM
Because my daughter said we had to leave
It was just me and my daughter who evacuated. My son decided to stay so he could take care of our horses
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

DID NOTHING FRIDAY Her father is 75 and he refuses to leave.
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY Went to visit sister and father followed.
He's fine, but didn't want to leave him.
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY Boarded up the door and picked up stuff from around the house.
Home damage: completely destroyed
Home current status: home has been or will be demolished
Katrina lesson: Very thankful because if a bardage had hit the levey, they all would have been dead.

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Prere Ville, LA on I0 and I0

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Put on windows shutters.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY about 12 noon
We evacuated because we live in the lake and we were asked to evacuate.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: This changed a lot. I was so depressed after the storm. I was very upset.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Germantown Tn on I0 and 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY watching tv to see where it was going
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY 10 pm
because news came on and they were more emphatic about size of storm and mayor was telling us to go
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 9 am
we knew we had enough time to get out of state
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I detest them even more so--we are so short of so many people to do repairs
Comment: more has been said about it and less has been done about it--our mayor is never seen anymore

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to Alvin, TX on I0 west and I0

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY the path and streingth
FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY my wife worked and called my family to continue contact
packing and keeping them calm
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY t really
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY picked up debree and secured all around.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY To see if it had jogged east becaue we know the west is the calmer side.
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY spoken with my sister to decide on my Mother's location she stayed with my sister.
we were exhausted and we slept. One other thing we were worried about my brother he was in a hospital and he had fallen out of the bed . He was in a mental institution.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5:00am
Because we had to beat the traffic.
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: I will be less hesatent on evacuating
Comment: It is important for state and local oficials to call for evacuation in a timely matter so that the bussiness owners will feel more obligated to let people leave so to prepare and be able to evacuate on time.

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STAYED IN RESERVE St. John The Baptist

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY got plywood out
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY where it was going
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY relatives wanted me to go with them but I stayed
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY just waiting and sweating it out
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: I am more afraid of them

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STAYED IN METAIRIE Jefferson Parish

DID NOTHING FRIDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY window covers
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: they did not change
Comment: I was fine where I was. It was an enormous abount of work. I was not panicked, it was just uncomfortable. The parish did very well in retoring electricity and water. It was managable.

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EVACUATED FROM BOUTTE, LA (St. Charles Parish) to Dallas, Texas on HW 90 and HW 90, I 49

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY Impact and what the storm would do to our parish and the dangers if we stayed.
We were going to my sons in Texas if we decided to leave.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Boarded up and secured outside furniture.
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY The evacuation.
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY Everyone had a plan and we all were leaving.
My parents are both over 80. We picked up my parents on the way out.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY 10:00pm
The size and streingth of the Hurricane.
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 10:00pm
Because we saw on the TV and Bob Brooks told us to. Traffic. We didn't want to be caught up in traffic.
We prayed to God just before we left.
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: I always had a respect for Hurricanes but this one really got my attention. A greater respect for the force of nature.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Meridian, MS on I-20 and US 59 and US-59

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY I put plywood on our windows
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 10 a.m.
We wanted to miss the traffic.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Most respect of hurricanes

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to jACKSON, Miss on I 10 to I 55 and 1- 55

FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY we contacted family members in other parts of LA
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY listened to emerg preparedness and mayors message about storm
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 10 am
it had become mandatory
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: feelings havent changed--

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STAYED IN BELLE CHASSE Plaquemines Parish

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I just did not think it would hit here > Non have hit here in my lifetime.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We boaded up all the windows
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Now I know it is possible to happen here.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Baton Rouge. La. on I0 West and I0

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY I was watching Channel 4 and going back and forth to channel8 observing current weather reports.
No not really
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We put plywood on the windows and secured the pool
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY WE evacuated 10:PM Sat night
Because my husband said we needed to leave right then
we heard that that they had put contra flow into effect
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson:
Comment: I think there should be more communication between the City , State and the Government. We made out well on this side of the river but there is still devistation on the other side of the river.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to 20 miles west of mogan city louisiana on Hwy 90 west and 90

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY i saw the interernet
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY boarded up the house
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4;00pm
it took that tie to get everything done
a friend of mine wanted to saty at my house, while we evacuated. I convinced her to finally leave. I got everything secured by 4. My wife left at 9am
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: i have a real sense of awe about hurricanes. I've been thrtough a few tiny ones, they were nothing but alittle wind. Coming back to the city, what stuck me was the extent of damage.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Jennings, LA on 10 and 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY direction and we were in the cone
we have food, water, etc on hand--and I packed the car
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY storm surge and wind speed
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 9 am
worried about storm surge --wife had already left at 3am Sunday morning
Home damage: completely destroyed
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I know that I could get killed in hurricane and I am certainly going to leave
Comment: dont wait for govt to tell you to leave New Orleans and dont worry about your material possessions

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EVACUATED FROM GRETNA, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Dallas Tx on airline Hwy--61 and Hwy 49

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY in Gulf and forecast moving westward and then north
I went to work and kids went to school
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put plywood on windows
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY spoke with family in Dallas and Atlanta
got gas in car--picked up yard--tied down trees--too late to make reservations--stayed up all night getting ready to leave
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5am
hoping to avoid traffic
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I respect them an awful lot
Comment: mother nature is something to be reckoned with and I stay away from it and you need to be responsible for your own safety--govt appropriated lots of money for repairs and restoration and people are not getting it--It will take years to bring the city back

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EVACUATED FROM BELLE CHASSE, LA (Plaquemines Parish) to Haynesville, La. on I-55 North and I-55

DID EVACUATE SATURDAY At noon Sat.
We were pretty sure that it was comming this way . And our parrish had issued an evacuation Statement
No
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: More cautious in reguards to hurricanes now.

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EVACUATED FROM LA PLACE, LA (St. John The Baptist) to none because we weren't there at the time. on none and none

DID NOTHING FRIDAY Wasn't there on a cruise.
DID NOTHING SATURDAY not there
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I think we have to pay more attention.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to on chartres st and none

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY where it was headed and how strong
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY how soon it would get here
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 3pm
when we were ready we left--husband and I went to the hotel where I work
gathered up oxygen and dog and went to hotel
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: made me more aware and I take it more seriously
Comment: I spent three weeks in Destin and three weeks in Tampa Fl and the people were so nice and so kind--the Military were terrific

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to on we were on a boat and back roads

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I lived here all my life.
DID NOTHING SATURDAY I went to a family reunion.
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY plywood
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY how strong
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 12
cause I wanted to
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: a lot more respectful

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to ceily, texas on highway 90, i0, and highway 90

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY the information about the hurricane caught them offgaurd, was looking for the direction and speed of hurricane
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 4 pm
because mandatory evacuations were starting to be given, and wanted to try and avoid the traffic
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs not started yet
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Lafayette, LA on Highway 12 and Highway 12

DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 4 p.m.
My husband is a doctor she covered the hospital until that time.
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: Not at all.
Comment: I am glad you are doing this study. My husband is a medical doctor and had his own business; it was totally gone during Katrina. Now he is employed in the hospital. We had two houses, one close to the other. One house was totally gone and the other is

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to on 190 East and back roads

DID NOTHING FRIDAY we werent watching tv because my son was back from Iraq and we were visiting
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY how far away it was
FAMILY ISSUES ON SUNDAY called my son in Baltimore and gave him all the account numbers for my bank accounts etc
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8:30 pm
we were finished with transporting everything to my Dads place
my Dads house is much higher than any other homes, and we put our vehicles in the yard
Home damage: completely destroyed
Home current status: home has been or will be demolished
Katrina lesson: havenot changed--my feelings about how govt responds have certainly changed
Comment: we were very blessed, because neighbours gave us their generator to use--govt response could have/should have been better-4 months after the storm we are still living in a FEMA trailer and old trailer still isnt demolished--and nothing will change becau

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Cypress, TX on Hwy 90 south and hwy 90

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY put down rolldown shutters
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY watching where it was going and big it was
got calls from out of town relatives--we made a cousin in Arkansas our home base for messages to keep track of each other
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 11 am
trying to miss traffic and the huge storm
we took dog with us
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I 'm scared to death of them now
Comment: employers dont want to let their employees off when a storm approaches

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STAYED IN COVINGTON St. Tammany Parish

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY We picked up things on our yard. We put plywood on one window.
DID NOTHING SATURDAY We were only watching the news but nothing else.
DID NOTHING SUNDAY I can not remember what I did
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I would be more worried, more cautious. I had been in other hurricanes but not so bad as Katrina. I have more respect for hurricanes
Comment: My mother is 93 years old, she is suffering demencia; she does not control her bowel movement. For that reason, it is very difficult for us to evacuate, so we decided to stay. We realized that it was more dangerous to go away hitting the horrible traffi

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Baton Rouge LA on I2 and I2

FAMILY ISSUES ON FRIDAY spoke with our son about possibly evacuating [he and his family were in New York for the storm]
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY where it was going
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5 am
thought we'd beat the traffic
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I am more frightened now
Comment: I have lived in seven houses in this area in my lifetime, and all of them were flooded--It's amazing, the amount of devastation that you can still see one year later

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to alexandria la on causeway, interstate2 heading east, highway 55 heading west and highway 55

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY strength, and track of hurricane
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY picked up things outside house that could fly away and put them inside
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY strength and track
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SUNDAY boarded windows with plywood
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11am
it was when they finished boarding up the house
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: realized how inadequate the response services are

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Mobile, Alabama on I0 and I0

DID EVACUATE FRIDAY 1:PM
I had to pack and get ready to leave because the hurricane was headed in this direction . thats it
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to little rock, arkansas on i0 west, highway 55 north and highway 55

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY brought everything from outside, and put it inside, boarded up some of the windows
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY category
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 9:000:00 am
had to take care of father before evacuating, so by the time she was done, it was around 90 am
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM GRETNA, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Bomost, TX on I do not know and I do not know

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I did not know it was going to hit us
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8 a.m.
That was the time my daughter and I got together
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: It changed because I did not expect it was going to be that strong. I am now more aware to leave earlier
Comment:

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Vicksburg, Mississippi on Airline Hwy and Airline Hwy.

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY We boarded up the windows and stowed things that could blow away. We got in water and canned goods.
NO
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY I was talking to my relatives and they were all leaving But we still said we were going to stay
No
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY Noon 12:PM
Cause I got scared.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to San Antonio, TX on I0 and I0 East

DID NOTHING FRIDAY We did not know the hurricane was coming to our area ne ne
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY at 9 a.m.
No birds in the park. Wanted to miss the traffic.
Evacuation was not mandatory until Sunday, so we had to leave anyway
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: not at all

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EVACUATED FROM MARRERO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to green wells springs, (east baton rouge parish louissiana) then went to pride louissiana still same area. on david drive to river road (louissiana 18) and louissiana highway 18 A.K.A. river road

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY watching reports on t.v., internet, & radio
they have alzheimers, severe arthritis, had to get them evacuate first
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY Left @ 9am with his mother.
Because it was more convenient.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: outlooked remaines the same. stay prepared

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EVACUATED FROM WESTWEGO, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton Rouge, LA on Highway 310 to highway 3137 to Baton Rouge and Highway 3137

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Lowered the shutters. ne
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY Just watching the wheater reports ne
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 8 a.m.
That was the time we were ready ne
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: not at all.
Comment: Better government awareness and better prepared. We are cautious, but government should provide more help. The presence of the military is priority in these situations. Contra-flow should have been put into effect earlier and other highways should h

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Burminghan, AL on I0 to I-59 and I-59

DID NOTHING FRIDAY We did not about the hurricane. t at all
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY I boarded the windows. Picked the things from the yard ne
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 2 a.m.
I thought the traffic was not too bad. ne
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: not at all
Comment: People who do not evacuate are stupid. I can not understand why government can not manage to evacuate every body.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Lafayette, LA on Highway 90 going to West toHighway 3129 to I0 and Highway 3129

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY Have shutters
DID NOTHING SATURDAY I went to my cousin's weding ne
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 7 a.m.
Due to directions of the storm it looked it was turning to New Orleans so I left
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I feel how incompetence we are when a hurricane comes.
Comment: The National Hurricane Center should not predict, for instance, hurricanes for 2007 , it is a irresponsible, unprofessional way to inform people. They predicted 10 hurricanes for this year, and we had none. This type of information hurts the economy on th

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to near alexandria on interstate 10 west and yes

just groceries
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY boarded windows
got more supplies, we had no intention of leaving the area
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SUNDAY 8;30 am
the news conference and the fact it was a cat 5
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 12:00 noon
it took until noon to pack up
did final preparations
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: we never left for one before and will never stay for one again

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Houston on I10 and I 10

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY how likely it was going to hit
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 10am
thats when we ready
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: made me take it more seriously

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Starkville, Mississippi on I0 east and I-59 nth

MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE FRIDAY 10:00pm
Storm in Route towards them
Got in touch with relatives.
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY Borded up
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY Streingth and if it will turn
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY We stayed in touch by phone and we all met at one house and left together.
Computors were on.
no we were all together
My parents medication. They had for a week. Prpareing their home. We boardered up their house
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 12:00 midnight
Because we felt the traffic less congested
Went to bank and got money
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: Less is better as far a posessions go.

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to on gauze blvd to robert blvd and not on one

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I was just listening to it and paying attention
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 5:00pm
my son lives in a mobile home, I was afraid of hime staying in a mobile home so he agreed to go with us
Home damage: i had to put a new roof and a foot of water in the house
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: i been living here a long time this oine blew me aways

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STAYED IN NEW ORLEANS Orleans Parish

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY I was complacent
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY my knowledge of the worst case scenario of that storm
DISCUSSED POSSIBLY EVACUATING ON SUNDAY
LEFT ON SUNDAY BUT LATER RETURNED11 am left and returned at 4 pm
the way was closed
people were driving on the sholders back to the city.
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs not started yet
Katrina lesson: yes indeed
Comment: hearing the news that ray negan had a call from the hurricane ceter, the public should have been told so that we could understand the gravity of the storm.

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton Rouge Louisiana on I 10 and I 10

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY boarded the windows
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY late saturday night
traffic or lack there of
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: i won't take any chances

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to dustin , florida on highway 90 and highway 90

PREPARING HOME ON FRIDAY picked up loose things in yard, and brought them inside
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY location, strength
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON FRIDAY
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY still picking up loose things from yard
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY path and strength
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY early morning
they new it was going to be a bad storm, and was headed their way
Home damage: completely destroyed
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: feelings have not changed

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EVACUATED FROM SLIDELL, LA (St. Tammany Parish) to Carriere, Ms on I0 and I-59

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY watched where it was going
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY we boarded up windows
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY family from all over the country called
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 2pm
we were going to stay--storm got bigger and we chickened out--we packed up dogs and cats and left
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: much more fearful and nervous about them
Comment: have to make arrangements for people with pets so that they dont have to abandon their pets

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Lake Charles, LA on Highway 90 and Highway 90

ne
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We boarded our windows.
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
pretty much watching and waiting
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11 a.m.
We went to church first. ne
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I am much more aware of the damages that can be done.
Comment: It is a pity that most of the damage was caused by human error, neglicence on authorities part. The poor maintenance of the levees was the main problem.

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Little Rock, Arkansas on causeway bridge and dont remember

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY watching on internet on weather channel--how large it was--and I was at work, so we started to go into code grey [emergency code] I work in hospital
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY talking with husband in New Mexico, and Mother in Florida
packed clothing, my security box with papers, photo albums, and dog with supplies
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 4 am
to beat traffic--and storm was headed directly towards us
left with two sisters in law and one brother in law and my husband flew in to Arkansas whwer we eva to
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: I feel numb--and worry that it could happen again
Comment: why is the city still struggling one year

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Coventing , Louisanna on Back roads to Causeway( Elision Field ST) and North Poncetraine Causeway

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY We boarded up our windows we picked up everything on both porches and brought them iinside thew house
My husband was boarding up the windows He fell off the ladder and I had to call 911 they took him to the hospital he had 2 broken ribs and a punctered lung. He checked him self out at Midnight on Sat. and I picked him up, and Before that I had to
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 11:AM Sunday
Because at that point we knew that a catagory 5 was comming. thats all
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to crystal springs mississippi on we went to west missippi we were on I10 part of the way and I10

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY we had the wood up. there was food at the house. so we dd not take the food. we were going to a friend's house.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY 2 or 3 pm
beacuse i am elderly, my youngest daughter was going and she insisted
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY after dark approxiamety 3pm
I had to leave with my daughter
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: i have a deeper respect for them than ever before. i was worried before, i've learned alot of hurricanes in the passed year.

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Hattysberg Ms on 10 and hwy 59

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY where it was going
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put plywood over windows
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY Dad lives a mile away and my sister, across the street and they decided they were leaving
at midnight we went to daughters house to get her wedding dress and all the photos--she had hospital duty during hurricane
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 1 pm
I heard the mayor's Mandatory evacuation and said that our homes wouldnt survive the wind
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: newfound respect for hurricanes
Comment: worst thing for me was that we all went different directions

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EVACUATED FROM KENNER, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton Rouge, La. on I0 West and I0 west straigt to Baton Rouge

WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON FRIDAY I own a marina. And I was was Watching TV and considering what to do. I called my sons in Baton Rouge because they were attending LSU there. And alerted them.
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY I decided to leave on Sunday I wanted to check the final weather report on Sun. before leaving.
Because it was a catagory 5. I live near the levy.
I called my sons again in Baton Rouge and told them that we were going evacuate to Baton Rouge.
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 10:30 AM
Because we knew that it was going to hit us in a few hours.
Some of neighbors were evacuating at the same time> Talked to them as we prepared to leave
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson:
Comment: Levy's should be protected. Keeping the sand bags on barges in the river and lake Poncetraine. This was would a faster way to shore up the levy. People should report to the police or authorities. if water is rising in their pools because this is an in

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STAYED IN KENNER Jefferson Parish

DID NOTHING FRIDAY was not worried about the hurricane
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SATURDAY direction of the storm
WATCHING THE HURRICANE ON SUNDAY just wathcing the hurricane, and seeing where it was headed
No damage to home reported
Katrina lesson: has witnessed hurricanes through his entire life, so his feelings have not really changed, but people should be more cautious of hurricanes because of the severe damage they can do

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Baton Rouge, LA on Highway 61 and Highway 61

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I did not about the hurricane coming
DISCUSSED EVACUATING ON SATURDAY
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY About 10 a.m.
No reason at all
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: not at all

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to dallas texas on i 10, i 49, i 20 and i 49

DID NOTHING FRIDAY was not concerned about the hurricane, and was not even wathcing it on tv, her sister had called her and told her it was going to hit their location
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 6pm
the hurricane was possible category 5 comming straight to the city, and that was nothing to wait around for
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: her feelings have not changed

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EVACUATED FROM METAIRIE, LA (Jefferson Parish) to Memphis, TN on 10 and i-55

PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY put up plywood on big windows
FAMILY ISSUES ON SATURDAY whole family lives here and we were discussing where and when we would go
husband packed family pictures, our case of important papers, and some food--made plans for son to drive 2nd car to university
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 6am
get an early start out of the area
made my son go stay with his sister
Home damage: minor damage
Home current status: completely repaired
Katrina lesson: realization of how much destruction is possible---I am more likely to evacuate and not complain
Comment: since Katrina my Mother and Grandmother moved in with me because their home was destroyed here in New Orleans

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to Cantonment, Fl on I0 east and 10

DID NOTHING FRIDAY we didnt know it was headed towards us --we went to work and followed our regular routine
DID EVACUATE SUNDAY 3:30 am we left after I heard it was upgraded to a cat 5
because I woke everyone up and told them it was cat 5 and to avoid traffic
gas and cash were obtained on Thurs
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: I'm more scared of them than before

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to on none and none

DID NOTHING FRIDAY I don't know we just took a chance
DID NOTHING SATURDAY We had no help or family to help us
No
DID NOTHING SUNDAY No help
Home damage: completely destroyed
Home current status: It was rented and I never went back.
Katrina lesson:

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EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA (Orleans Parish) to houston tx on 2 cars went different ways , I went hwy 90 and hwy 90

DID NOTHING FRIDAY We did not think it would come here
PREPARING HOME ON SATURDAY boarded up the house, pick up outside furniture
MADE DECISION TO EVACUATE SATURDAY 10am
it was a cat 4 storm
DID EVACUATE SATURDAY 12noon
to beat the treffic
Home damage: major damage
Home current status: repairs still in progress
Katrina lesson: i take it more seriously