This story was updated on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 9:14 a.m.
20 summers ago, families braced for a storm that would significantly change their lives in Louisiana forever – Hurricane Katrina.
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating storm and its impact on the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans.
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