iReporter recalls vivid scenes from `` safe '' side of floodgate . The receding water would flow back into the marsh and would not affect other communities , Nungesser said . Officials expected to blow relief hole in one levee . By Michael Biesecker, USA TODAY WASHINGTON  `` Katrina took away the shock value , '' says one resident .
iReporter recalls vivid scenes from `` safe '' side of floodgate . Officials expected to blow relief hole in one levee . By Michael Biesecker, USA TODAY WASHINGTON  `` Katrina took away the shock value , '' says one resident .