Describes the unique set of challenges faced from the perspective of the directly damaged resident state of Louisiana, a host state (Colorado), a host city of Houston, and the federal response plan (SAMHSA) to address the evacuation, sheltering, and recovery needs of Americans displaced by Hurricane Katrina. This webinar provides essential information regarding early stage sheltering and stabilization, intermediate and longer-term assimilation into temporary communities, and repatriation to the survivor's home state.