NPR’s Howard Berkes reports on the electrical restoration efforts in rural Mississippi

Sept. 15, 2005
"Morning Edition" story profiles utility efforts to bring power back to the area

"Morning Edition" story profiles utility efforts to bring power back to the area

Journalist Howard Berkes recently traveled to rural Mississippi to investigate the relief efforts being made in the wake of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. Berkes interviewed utility workers and residents for their views on the devastation and restoration.

To listen to the full report on restoration efforts in rural Mississippi. visit NPR’s Web site.

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