Surviving in the superdome during hurricane katrina.
Mercedes benz superdome during hurricane katrina. During hurricane katrina then known as the louisiana superdome the arena was used as a shelter of last. Alexander while born in virginia is a new orleanian through and through. Ap by 4 30 p m the winds were dying down and thornton and mouton went outside and surveyed the building. New orleans saints rev up new mercedes benz moniker for the superdome.
The louisiana superdome which is now known as the mercedes benz superdome was used as a shelter of last resort for those in new orleans unable to evacuate from the city when hurricane katrina struck on august 29 2005. About 16 000 people. Hurricane katrina had intruded on the last safe place. The louisiana superdome once a mighty testament to architecture and ingenuity became the biggest storm shelter in new orleans the day before katrina s arrival monday.
By john dorn the mercedes benz superdome is a landmark in the city of new orleans. During the week after hurricane katrina ravaged the city the superdome serves as a refuge of last resort for approximately 30 000 evacuees. At just two weeks old he moved to uptown new orleans and has migrated to mid city downtown upper ninth ward and eventually to violet where he currently resides.