Joint Task Force Gator was a Joint Task Force of the Louisiana National Guard mobilized to provide command and control for state military assets deployed in support of New Orleans Law Enforcement for rescue efforts after Hurricane Katrina. The Joint Task Force operated in New Orleans, Louisiana from September 1, 2005 to February 28, 2009.On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the gulf coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. Following the storm, carjacking, looting, and violent crimes began.