Hurricane Ida Hits Close To Home For Katrina Refugee In Denver

August 31, 2021
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Mercedes Toregano talks with Ryan Warner via Google Meet. Toregano moved to Denver after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans 16 years ago. She has family now dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Mercedes Toregano relocated to Denver after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans 16 years ago. Now, her adult children and sister are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Toregano reflects on the parallels between the two storms and her hope for how New Orleans recovers.