After a brush with Hurricane Gustav, the people of New Orleans are trying to return to normal life. But now, Texas residents are preparing for Hurricane Ike.

Retired Army Lieutenant General Russell Honore knows what it's like to rescue and respond to people's needs during extreme weather. He led the military relief response after Hurricane Katrina.

Now CNN's emergency preparedness contributor, he shares his insight with Farai Chideya.

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