As the ten year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu pays a visit to Atlanta to say “thank you."

He thanked the city for opening its doors to those who fled the storm as well as the many religious and civic organizations and individuals who came to help rebuild the city.

“I hope that the people of Atlanta feel my heartfelt thanks for not only taking care of us in our hour of need, but for also providing a home for over 70,000 New Orleans citizens that have found their way to the great city of Atlanta,” says Landrieu.

Mayor Kasim Reed says the Adamsville Recreation Center in Atlanta became a one of the first 24-hour shelters for Katrina survivors and the city worked with the federal government to help with replacing vital documents like birth certificates and social security cards.

Major Atlanta companies such as Home Depot and UPS also offered assistance in the aftermath.

“I think that it showed our city’s heart,” he says.  “We say all of the time that we’re a city that’s too busy to hate; I think during that period we showed we’re a city that’s not too busy to love.”

Landrieu did have a message for those who fled to Atlanta and decided to stay.

“If the people who are here now are missing home, you’re always welcome,” he says.