Disaster Story: Things I Learned from Hurricane Katrina tells many personal stories of what people had to endure following Hurricane Katrina. Unless you've experienced a disaster you cannot begin to know what to expect. As a Hurricane Betsy and Katrina survivor the author shares many perspectives on the aftermath of a major disaster. When almost every "system" in a city is destroyed suddenly, emergency preparedness teams can become completely overwhelmed and inadequate. Here is some of what you'll learn: - Why no one expects a disaster to happen to them. - What you need to know in advance to stay in touch with family even when communications are down. - How to return and have housing before most people. - What to expect in the immediate, short and long-term recovery. The mistakes of Hurricane Katrina taught valuable lessons. Let's learn from "Disaster Story" and avoid unnecessary suffering. This book can help anyone who needs it now or future victims who need to understand the complexities of disaster survival, rescue and recovery.