Hurricane Katrina

On Monday August 29, 2005 the city of Waveland was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Since then, countless volunteers have helped our community.  To all of you, we give our sincere thanks.  You are making a huge difference.  Click to find out how you can Volunteer or Adopt-a-Family! Featured volunteers: Wayland to Waveland, our heroes! 8 houses built between November and January. Thank you!

Resources for Hancock County Residents
In-person assistance is available at:
City of Waveland Office of Public Relations
335 Coleman Ave (City Hall Complex), Building 8
Waveland, MS
228-467-3425
bettypatecek@yahoo.com
Hours: 8am-4:30pm

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency	FEMA Disaster Preparedness Guide Be ready for the next hurricane.	Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Find out about Homeowner's Grants and more.
Mississippi Center for Justice Free legal help: FEMA trailers, formaldehyde, contractor fraud. Katrina Recovery Office Biloxi, MS Phone: (228) 435-7284	MS Home Corporation News on Affordable Housing	MEMA Cottages 1-866-726-6247
Local Recovery Non-Profit Agencies Affordable home rebuilds, home refurbishing, volunteer labor, grant writing, case management, counseling, meals, and more.	The Katrina-RitaVille Express One MS resident is showing the country what post-Katrina Mississippi is like!	The STEPS Coalition Advocacy for Disabled Persons and affordable housing

Learn about Katrina and her impact on Waveland

About Katrina (Wikipedia)	NOAA Katrina Statistics	WLOX-May 4, 2006
Photo Gallery	Gulf Coast News: Waveland - Reaching Out From Ground Zero	Perryton Sister City Greetings
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	MSNBC - Waveland, Rising from Ruin	Sara Ford's Photos

Another way to stay updated on Katrina-related news & resources (mostly New Orleans related): Katrina Connection

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