In 2005 we learned a lot of lessons when Hurricane Katrina swept through the southeast corner of Louisiana followed three weeks later by Hurricane Rita in the southwest corner. Now, in 2008, Hurricanes Gustav and Ike came by with lessons...

Parish assisted evacuation for residents with special and medical needs begins Friday, Aug. 29 St. Bernard Parish President Craig P. Taffaro Jr. said Thursday night he anticipates calling a mandatory, parish-wide evacuation for all residents some time Saturday, Aug. 30,...