Hurricane Katrina: restoring contact between families

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21-09-2005 Audio Collection

Hurricane Katrina: restoring contact between families

During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the ICRC activated its FamilyLinks website aimed at restoring contact between loved ones. It also sent several tracing specialists to the U.S to support the American Red Cross in its tracing activities.

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Pierre Barras of the ICRC's Central Tracing Agency and Protection Division talks about his work in the United States in the aftermath of Katrina.

1. Why did the ICRC become involved in the aftermath of this natural disaster?

2. What activities did you carry out when you were in the United States?

3. What reaction did you receive from the victims of Hurricane Katrina?

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Nicolas Christen of the ICRC's Central Tracing Agency and Protection Division talks about two cases of family reunifications he was involved in during his Katrina mission.

1. Can you tell us about some of the people you were able to help?

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