Consider This from NPR Covering Katrina: navigating New Orleans in the days after the storm
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Aug 30, 2025 
Join Greg Allen, NPR correspondent who covered Hurricane Katrina, as he revisits the chaos that engulfed New Orleans 20 years ago. He shares vivid memories of the city post-storm, revealing harrowing personal accounts from residents amidst the flooding. Greg delves into the systemic flaws in government responses and examines the ongoing struggles in areas like the Lower Ninth Ward. Through archival audio, he paints a poignant picture of a community grappling with the long-lasting impacts of a devastating disaster.
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Anticipation And Dread Before Landfall
- Greg Allen recalled being sent to New Orleans as Katrina approached and feeling the unusual dread before landfall.
- He reported that many believed the entire city was likely to flood because much of it sits below sea level.
Early Calm Hid The Levee Disaster
- Initial reports suggested New Orleans had 'dodged a bullet' because the worst surge hit Mississippi instead.
- That early impression masked the later discovery of catastrophic levee breaches and widespread flooding.
Water Rose While Reporting On Public Housing
- Greg Allen described visiting B.W. Cooper Housing the day after the storm and watching water suddenly rise around their parked car.
- He and producer Mithoni Machuri realized they had limited time before their car and surroundings flooded.