The Ones Who Stayed: The Story of New Orleans EMS During Hurricane Katrina

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This documentary describes how the New Orleans EMS workers stayed behind during Hurricane Katrina to help people in need. Even though the storm was very dangerous and many people left the city, these emergency workers risked their lives to save others. They faced tough conditions like flooding, power outages, and not enough supplies. The story shows their bravery and dedication during a very hard time for New Orleans.

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Focus Areas: Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Floods; Health Personnel; Louisiana; Natural Disasters; Rescue Work; Cyclonic Storms; New Orleans; Emergency Responders

Institutions: Prodigy EMS

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