WBUR Newsroom Election 2008 CommonHealth Blog Boston Weather BBC World News NPR Top Stories NPR's Morning Edition NPR Topics: Books NPR Topics: Movies Fresh Air All Things Considered Marketplace Submit a Story Idea RSS Feeds Podcasts The Lessons of Katrina By Bob Oakes Listen to story (Real Audio) Boston - September 15, 2005 - Hurricane Katrina has many experts reevaluating disaster preparedness plans. Earlier this week, Bob Oakes spoke with Edward Flynn, the state's secretary of public safety, who said the state is modifying its plans. But Boston is largely responsible for its own planning, especially for mass evacuations. Oakes speaks with Carlo Boccia, director of Homeland Security for Boston and eight surrounding municipalities. Boccia reflects on how his thinking changed after Katrina. News in Photos A visual round-up of the the day's top news stories.    From The WBUR Newsroom Connecticut's High Court OKs Gay Marriage in Ruling BOSTON (October 10, 2008) Connecticut has become the third state where gay marriage is legal, following the lead of Massachusetts and California. Confident Rays Prepare to Take on Red Sox in ALCS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 10, 2008) The best-of-seven ALCS begins tonight. Sox v Rays: Florida POV BOSTON (October 10, 2008) We talk with a Florida sports columnist about the history of bad blood between the Red Sox and the Tampa Rays in advance of their first game for the American League pennant. Mass. Home Sales Flatline BOSTON (October 10, 2008) We deliver an update on the Massachusetts housing market, where sales have flatlined as buyers get picky and sellers hold back.