https://ift.tt/2wwdHAe Hurricane Laura Was Powerful, but Louisiana Was Prepared Hurricane Laura (2020), Hurricane Katrina (2005), Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Evacuations and Evacuees In 2005, Hurricane Rita leveled some coastal communities in southwest Louisiana, forcing changes to building codes and attitudes. As Laura approached, the region was ready. BY MANNY FERNANDEZ AND RICHARD FAUSSET https://ift.tt/3ltpcxT August 29, 2020 at 06:23AM