The document analyzes news coverage before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina across multiple news sources. It finds that coverage before the storm in the New York Times and USA Today was most effective, providing balanced reporting, context, and addressing the risks and need for flood prevention. During the storm, the Times-Picayune and USA Today flight tracker provided the most detailed and factual coverage through photos and updates. After the storm, USA Today and BBC articles best analyzed economic and environmental impacts by providing context and balancing expert opinions with facts.