When I was in New Orleans reporting out a story on the upcoming 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in mid-July, I had no idea a Category 4 hurricane would hit Louisiana the same week as the anniversary. But here we are. #HurricaneLaura's sustained winds outpace Katrina's.
During my week in New Orleans, I learned what happens after the storm is just as important as what happens during it. New Orleans, especially the 7th and 9th wards, hold lessons for other cities that are just beginning to grapple with severe flooding.
That's what this video that @heypenner and I published today is about. New Orleanians know nothing can stop a Katrina or a Laura. But there are things neighborhoods can do to mitigate flooding year-round that help bolster the city for storms to come.
It requires a shift in conventional thinking. Instead of rebuffing water the minute it hits the pavement, hold it where it is. I hope you'll check out our video. I didn't realize how much work goes into something like this until I tried doing it myself.
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