20 Years After Hurricane Katrina: Remembering and Rebuilding
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, causing substantial devastation across South Louisiana and Mississippi. Levee failures flooded New Orleans, thousands of lives were lost, and entire communities were forever changed. For those of us who call Louisiana home, Katrina is not just a moment in history. It’s personal.
Responding to the Storm
In the days after the floodwaters receded, storm drains and sewer systems were overwhelmed with debris, sediment, and remnants of destroyed homes and businesses. Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) mobilized its crews quickly to support emergency response in New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, and beyond.
CES has decades of experience assisting municipalities with storm response and recovery, and our crews are highly trained in sewer system cleaning, bypass pumping, and a wide variety of inspection services. For years, our sanitary sewer and storm water inspection experts have continued working to inspect and clean vital infrastructure so our communities could begin to recover and prepare.
Two Decades of Commitment
Recovery didn’t end when the streets were cleared. Over the past 20 years, CES has continued to serve New Orleans and surrounding areas with essential inspections, cleaning, and data collection. Our crews have cleaned and inspected tens of millions of linear feet in pipe for the City of New Orleans alone using techniques such as CCTV, high-pressure cleaning, catch basin inspections, and manhole inspections, to name a few.
Above: CES crews pulling a vehicle reported lost after Hurricane Katrina from the Lafitte Canal in 2019 (Photo Credit: Very Local)
Moving Forward Together
As we honor the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we remember the lives lost and the strength and resilience of our communities. CES is proud to have stood alongside Louisiana through recovery, and we remain committed to assessing and preparing our infrastructure so we can weather whatever comes next.
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Alayna Dixon, Business Development