HURRICANE KATRINA

From left, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, City Councilman Oliver Thomas and Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco speak at a press conference at New Orleans City Hall Saturday, August 27, 2005. Residents were told to make plans for a possible evacuation as Hurricane Katrina appeared headed for a direct hit on the city Monday, August 29. (UPI Photo/A.J. Sisco)