WFAA Journalists Reflect on Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later

Covering the Catastrophe

• 🎙️ Pete Delus recounts his early experiences covering tropical systems, with Hurricane Katrina marking the beginning of his extensive coverage.
• 🌊 Delus initially thought he could ride out Katrina, but the reality of the storm's impact quickly became apparent.
• 🚨 Jason Whitley describes the unbelievable events and the urgent need for help as he raced into New Orleans while others were leaving.
• 💥 The breaking of the levees in the Lower Ninth Ward signaled the immense scale of the disaster.

Societal Collapse and Resilience

• 🏚️ Chris Lawrence reported from the Superdome, witnessing a breakdown of law and order and a collapse of a major American city.
• 🌊 In Mississippi, Jen Hollowman described the relentless wind and tidal surge that destroyed 90% of buildings near the coast, making it feel like the devastation would never end.
• 🤝 Following the destruction, a