New Orleans man remembers when Hurricane Katrina hit nearly 20 years ago

By Liyna Anwar,

Jo Corona, Jud Esty-Kendall

Published August 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM HST

In this StoryCorps, a New Orleans man remembers the harrowing moments when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast nearly 20 years ago.

Liyna Anwar

Jo Corona

Jud Esty-Kendall

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