- Wikipedia: Hurricane Katrina - Contains history of the storm, and its effects on the region. Expect this article to change as the situation develops.
- Slideshow: Katrina Hits Gulf - Photos of the devastation and rescue efforts.
- Kathryn Cramer: New Orleans Levee Break(s) Before and After - Personal pages by Kathryn Cramer with news reports of the flooding of New Orleans following breaks and overflows of the levees.
- craigslist: Katrina 2005 - Bulletin board of resources for Katrina survivors. Has lost and found, temporary housing, volunteer listings and general notices.
- Washing Away - Reprint of award winning articles with predictions of hurricane and flood dangers for New Orleans similar to what eventually happened. By Mark Schleifstein and John McQuaid of The Times-Picayune.
- Cumulative Wind Distribution - Final map from National Hurricane Center of NOAA showing where hurricane force and tropical storm force winds were during Katrina.
- Hurricane Katrina Advisory Archive - Collection of the periodic reports given by the National Hurricane Center of NOAA August 23-30, 2005.
- Devastating Damage Expected - This "Urgent Weather Message" from the National Weather Service New Orleans, LA, was issued Katrina Sunday morning August 28, 2005. A dire but accurate prediction.
- New Orleans - The New Atlantis? - Scientists examine the future of New Orleans beyond 2100. Factors include sea level rise, land subsidence (sinking three feet per century), loss of wetlands, and the absence of restoration programs on the Mississippi River Delta.
- Rescuers Rely on Makeshift Communications - Phones are out and fiber optic cables are broken. Emergency communication is crowded on one frequency. Solutions include satellite phones and runners. (NBC News)
- Governor: Everyone Must Leave New Orleans - On August 31, Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco ordered evacuation of New Orleans. Pentagon mounting biggest search-and-rescue in U.S. history.
- Rebuilding St. Bernard - A blog for residents to share information on missing loved ones, discuss the aftermath and help each other.
- Alabama Homeland Security - Continuing news about Katrina, recovery, and assistance needed.
- CDC: Health Concerns Related to Hurricane Katrina - Factsheets and links dealing with health concerns in the aftermath of the hurricane.
- Let's Clear a Few Things Up - Opinion on what it would have taken to have proper evacuation of New Orleans.
- City of New Orleans Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan - This is the plan New Orleans had in place before the Katrina disaster.
- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency - Includes press releases, missing persons, contacts, staging centers, and relief distribution points.
- Louisiana.gov - Hurricane Katrina - Official website covering the latest information and resources regarding relief and assistance provided by the state government for citizens impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
- Alabama Emergency Management Agency - Official site provides information on local officies, mutual aid and road closures.
- Hurricane Katrina: Links to Health Information - Links to sites that deal with health issues facing hurricane survivors and rescue workers.
- Katrina Information Map - User updatable map offering status on areas affected. Instructions included.
- US Postal Service - National Mail Service Updates - Lists the communities without postal delivery as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
- Katrina Flyover: Aerial Images of Katrina's Devastation - Before and after aerial photographs allow homeowners to see the condition of their property.
- About.com - Complete Coverage: Hurricane Katrina - News about the hurricane and its aftermath including disaster relief resources, survivor and refugee resources, and information on how to help.
- Before and After Satellite of New Orleans - by Google Maps - Satellite photos from August 31. Choose a matching map or an older satellite view. Zoom in and shift.
- The Times-Picayune - New Levee Walls to be Built Deeper, Stronger than Before - John McQuaid reports on the status of the investigation into the levee failures by the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Science Foundation, and the latest plans to improve the design.
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