Lt. Gen. Russell Honore Interview - June 4, 2010
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs, Interview
Place Covered: Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2010-06-04
Duration: 00:06:03
Subjects: Honore, Russel L. | BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill, 2010 | OIL SPILLS | Disaster response and recovery | Environment | Gulf Of Mexico | Louisiana. National Guard | Hurricane preparedness | Hurricanes
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Honore, Russel Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 4, 2010, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Shauna Sanford’s on-set interview with retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore on the BP Oil Spill and preparing for the hurricane season. He discusses: his recent visit to Grand Isle; visiting with members of the Louisiana National Guard as they build tiger dams to protect the coast; his concerns about an oil-soaked hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast; the need for more military help with the clean-up efforts; and the items needed in a hurricane emergency kit.