Hurricane Katrina: Heartbreak and despair
Hurricane Katrina: Heartbreak and despair: "HOUSTON (FinalCall.com) - Like most residents of New Orleans, Stephanie Simon thought Hurricane Katrina was a usual storm just passing through, but awakened in shock to see her neighborhood submerged in water.
“We have nothing now! Bodies were floating everywhere,” said Ms. Simon, one of thousands temporarily residing in the Houston Astrodome. She rescued her drowning mother and aunt who were unable to swim to safety on their own. With her 2-year-old baby wrapped under her arm, she headed for higher ground in hopes of receiving help. But that hope turned into frustration and long hours.
“My 2-year-old and I slept on the concrete bridge for two days,” she told The Final Call, while holding tears back. “Buses were just passing by us and not helping.”"
“We have nothing now! Bodies were floating everywhere,” said Ms. Simon, one of thousands temporarily residing in the Houston Astrodome. She rescued her drowning mother and aunt who were unable to swim to safety on their own. With her 2-year-old baby wrapped under her arm, she headed for higher ground in hopes of receiving help. But that hope turned into frustration and long hours.
“My 2-year-old and I slept on the concrete bridge for two days,” she told The Final Call, while holding tears back. “Buses were just passing by us and not helping.”"
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