August 29th marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. When natural disasters strike and communities are recovering; it's the invaluable work of first responders that repair the damage after the storm. Brian Trascher, Vice President of the United Cajun Navy and a New Orleans native, joins Janice to discuss how the volunteer rescue group formed during Hurricane Katrina and continues to address natural disaster preparedness, infrastructure, and evacuation plans in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices