I Survived Betsy: Katrina and Betsy as seen from a Cambodian village
I was teaching in New Orleans when Hurricane Betsy hit. Our brand new modern school had been built on supports at least 48 inches off the asphalted swampland (called "fill") in Metairie. The airspace was there to prevent the buildup of swamp gas (methane and hydrogen sulfide) in the school's... Sign in to see full entry.