A very special post NOLA trip show today with special guest, Robert Green, who has been called the 'face of the lower ninth ward'. Robert survived the storm surge on the morning of August 29, 2005 after the levy was breached by the surge and a runaway barge. The lower 9th quickly flooded and the rising water and current pushed homes off their footings. He and his family scrambled to the attic and then pushed through to the roof. The family members included Robert's elderly and ill mother as well as his young grand daughter. The house began to move with the current and was thrown against other neighboring homes as well as trees. The baby slipped away from Robert's tight grasp and was never seen again. His mother, as well, succumbed to the conditions and passed away on the roof, where he had to leave her.
Be sure to tune in the Saturday morning as well discuss the terrible conditions that Robert survived and how he became know as the 'face of the lower 9th ward'. Additionally, we will be discussing the rebuilding efforts and the work of actor, Brad Pitt with Make It Right 9.
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