August 29th marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.

When natural disasters strike and communities are recovering; it's the invaluable work of first responders that repair the damage after the storm. Brian Trascher, Vice President of the United Cajun Navy and a New Orleans native, joins Janice to discuss how the volunteer rescue group formed during Hurricane Katrina and continues to address natural disaster preparedness, infrastructure, and evacuation plans in the region.

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