The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa - Back on dry land

An often-forgotten consequence of Katrina is the millions of people who were displaced. Of course some have moved back, but others have not. This article from Clinton Iowa tells the story of the Bustillos formerly of Biloxi.

The mother and father, like thousands of others in the region rode out the storm on their roof.

After spending time in Texas, the family is now back together in Iowa with no intention of moving back to Biloxi. The article talks of the slow response of government officials and the difficulty in getting by in the days after the storm.

The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa - Back on dry land:

"To this day, Bustillos has friends in Biloxi who still live with tarps on their roofs or are living in tents.

Bustillos believes the response he and his neighbors got from the Red Cross and FEMA was horrible.

“They knew the storm was going to hit ahead of time — they should have been ready.”

Marcelo and Rachel were stranded 18 days in Mississippi.
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