Hurricane Isaac: Lt. Gen. Russel Honore Interview (2012)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-08-31
Duration: 00:03:47
Subjects: Hurricanes | Natural Disasters | Hurricane Isaac, 2012 | Honore, Russel L. | Disaster response and recovery | FLOODS | LEVEES | Nursing Homes
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Honore, Russel Interviewee
Description
This segment from the August 31, 2012, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham’s interview with retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore on the Hurricane Isaac recovery efforts. He discusses: the flooding in Plaquemines Parish; the need to reassess where we build homes and nursing homes in relation to flood plains; the successful performance of the New Orleans levee system; and the next steps in the recovery process. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford