Do you have treasured items that survived Hurricane Katrina? Share your story with us.
August 29, 2005.
It’s a day South Mississippi will never forget.
Hurricane Katrina changed life as we know it on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
It’s been nearly 15 years since the storm surge rushed to shore that Monday, destroying historic structures and leaving devastation in its wake. The storm’s strength shocked even the most experienced weather officials, including Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel.
Popular landmarks: gone. Homes: destroyed. Businesses: perished.
But one thing Katrina couldn’t take from the Coast is the resilience of the people. After the storm, our communities came together like never before. We were there for each other. We helped each other. We supported each other in our greatest time of need.
The Sun Herald has told the story of Hurricane Katrina in several ways over the years, but to remember the 15th anniversary, we want to step back and let you tell the story for us.
We want to remember the little things about the storm. Those mementos found among piles of rubble. The jewelry you thought you’d never see again. The special photo album or your favorite piece of pottery. A dolphin statue from now-shuttered Marine Life. A prized football jersey or a trinket from a loved one.
All of these little things add up to something big: A Katrina story about what was left behind that has never really been told.
For this to be possible, we need you to take the steering wheel. Tell us about your beloved memento that weathered the storm in your own words. We may reach out ask to be part of this project set to publish in the summer.
You can fill out the form here or scroll down and enter your submission.
Entries can also be e-mailed to jmitchell@mcclatchy.com.
This story was originally published May 1, 2020 at 5:00 AM.
