Stories of 5 years ago: John McCusker

Times-Picayune photographer John McCusker's Katrina story and photographs.

Through the Eye of Katrina - John McCusker

Katrina: Some Stayed

Like more than 80% + of the population of the city, I bugged out just in advance of Hurricane Katrina 5 years ago. Those who didn't, and lived to tell about it, often have some interesting stories. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of these stories have made it into print, web sites and blogs. Hundreds of thousands more stories haven't. Below are a few excerpts from some of the many stories I've heard from friends, acquaintances, other New Orleanians I've talked with.
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