20 Years After Katrina: LSU’s Response & Impact
When Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana in 2005, LSU became a lifeline—transforming into one of the largest peacetime triage operations in U.S. history. This video tells the story of LSU’s role in response, recovery, resilience, and research, and how those efforts continue to shape Louisiana’s future 20 years later. Read more: https://lsu.edu/blog/2025/08/katrina-response-research.php
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