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An Oral History of the LSU AgCenter’s Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

LSU AgCenter employees worked long hours after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated much of south Louisiana in 2005, providing care for displaced people and their pets, rescuing livestock, and providing other support. Read about their experiences.

Traci Birch

Shaped by Katrina, LSU’s Traci Birch Is Now Helping Plan for a Stronger Louisiana

LSU’s Traci Birch dedicated her career to helping Louisiana recover and prepare for future storms, blending research, planning, and community collaboration statewide.

A helicopter lifts off and a second prepares to lift off from the Bernie Moore Track Stadium on the LSU campus.

Hurricane Katrina: LSU’s Role in Response, Recovery, Resilience, and Research

After Hurricane Katrina, LSU became a hub for emergency response, student aid, animal rescue, and recovery research—transforming tragedy into resilience and innovation for Louisiana and beyond.

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