Hurricane Ida: Over a million people in Louisiana without power – Updates

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Entergy says power has been restored to nearly 95% (854,000 out of 902,000) of customers in Louisiana.

“The majority of the 48,000 customers that remain without power are in the hardest hit areas of the Bayou Region, River Parishes and I-55 corridor extending to the Northshore” – Entergy.

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Latest reports suggest Ida damaged over 100,000 acres of sugarcane crops in Louisiana.

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Minnesota volunteers arrive in Louisiana to help out with relief efforts.

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Louisiana is going to offer tax relief to residents.

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Traders look to supply Russian oil in US as oil production gets pummeled by Ida

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White House asks for billions in funding to keep government running for intense weather recovery efforts, and the resettlement of Afghan refugees.

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“According to Louisiana Department of Health syndromic surveillance, in the past week there have been 141 emergency department visits for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in Regions 1 (Greater New Orleans), 2 (Baton Rouge), 3 (River Parishes) and 9 (Northshore). Four individuals in Louisiana have died from carbon monoxide poisoning during and after Hurricane Ida” – Louisiana Department of Health

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Over 300,000 Entergy customers still without power in Louisiana.

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Louisiana residents are still urged not to get back to their areas.

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Over half a million people are still without power in Louisiana as areas come under flash flood watch.

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Electricity in most of New Orleans restored. Under 30% are without power now.

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Cause behind Gulf oil spills found. Broken pipes.

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Nationwide death toll crosses 64.

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Louisiana death toll rises to nine from five.

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Power to be restored in New Orleans by next week – Entergy

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Over half of Baton Rogue and New Orleans gas stations without gas.

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White House focused on restoring power in the Gulf as rains batter northeast.

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Entergy customers in Baton Rogue may have power restored by next week

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About a million homes are without power in Louisiana alone. Pennsylvania is now at number two with over 100,000 customers without power after rains pelted the northeast.

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Two people were killed with over 8 injured after a part of a highway collapsed in Mississippi.

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St. Charles Parish asks residents who had evacuated to avoid coming back for a few more days as pathways leading to their areas may be blocked.

Those who do come back must ensure they bring everything they need, including food and other basic necessities that last for over a week.

“Streets are littered with debris and dangerous power lines,” the Parish officials said in a Facebook post.

In the same post, they also announced that the Parish may be out of power for a month.

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About 20 people have been recused from water in Mississippi.

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Over 800 people rescued in Saint John Baptist the Parish.

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One more Ida-related death reported in Louisiana, of a man trying to drive his car through floodwater near West End Boulevard in New Orleans.

A total of two people have now died.

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Jefferson Parish issues a Boil Water Advisory for entire West Bank and Grand Isle.

“The Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Grand Isle and the entire West Bank of Jefferson Parish including Westwego due to the anticipated loss of pressure in the distribution system,” the water department said in a tweet.

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Images of Port Fourchon show the damage Ida has inflicted, with entire off the map. The port is responsible for over 15% of the US’ oil supply.

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Homeland Security and Pentagon to provide satellite imagery for damage assessment.

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White House will provide any help the affected states require – Biden

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Levee systems helped avoid the scope of damage Katrina had caused. However, the damage is still catastrophic according to Louisiana Gov. Edwards, due to the strong winds and heavy rainfall.

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No levee systems failed during the hurricane. The federal levee system performed extremely well along with the state and locally funded systems – Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.

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One death has been reported.

Half of Louisiana without power, including the entire city of New Orleans.

New Orleans airport suspended operations for the entire day. Assessing damage.

5,200 National Guard personnel helping in relief and rescue ops.

Ida downgraded to tropical storm.

Rescuers having trouble accessing areas because of the scope of the damage.

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Biden virtually meets governors, mayors and Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, Deanne Criswell after Ida makes landfall.

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New Orleans airport assessing damage as entire city is without power.

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Approx. 5,200 National Guard personnel are helping in relief and rescue operations in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas.

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Over 25,000 workers from over 30 states join power restoration efforts in Louisiana. Entire city of New Orleans without power.

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Ida is no longer a hurricane, it has been downgraded to a tropical storm.

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State police tell stranded residents help may take time before arriving as search and rescue teams are unable to get to some areas due to the scope of the damage.

“This morning, Troopers began assisting crews with the clearing of roadways in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The full extent of damage is yet to be seen. Search and rescue missions will begin once first responders are able to navigate throughout the affected areas. Although the storm has passed, it is not yet safe to return to the area. A large portion of travel routes are blocked by downed trees and power lines. In addition, there is standing water in some areas which can deteriorate roads and sweep vehicles away. Debris is also scattered throughout the area, which can make navigating our roadways very difficult.

We urge motorists to avoid travel in and around these areas, so that workers are able to safely clear travel routes. Once the roadways are cleared, the process of evaluating damage and restoring power can begin. Please do not travel, as it is these dangerous conditions that can create additional emergencies that could be prevented.

Communication is very limited in these areas. If you are stranded, it may be difficult to get help to you for quite some time.

For information about shelters, call 211.

For road closure information, motorists can utilize the 511 phone system, 511la.org, or Louisiana 511 smartphone application.

For updates related to Hurricane Ida, citizens can text ‘Ida’ to 67283,” the state police said in a Facebook post.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed additional firefighters and emergency resources to Louisiana. 14 crew members and 132 firefighters will join the rescue and relief efforts in Louisiana.

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Ida downgraded to Category 3 after making landfall.

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Hurricane Ida is battering Louisiana and over a million people are reportedly out of power. Ida has been downgraded to a tropical storm but has already done severe damage.

One person has been killed in Ascension Parish after a tree fell on their home.

Only after the winds and rainfall ends will we be able to see the amount of damage caused by Ida, but various videos online show heartbreaking scenes at the amount of destruction it has caused.

Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, that killed approx. 2,000 people in New Orleans. Americans were worried of Ida turning into a Category 5 before making landfall but it didn’t.

President Biden has declared a major disaster in the state of Louisiana and is releasing extra funds and help in rescue and relief measures.

Restoring the power in the affected areas could take weeks and that won’t even be the primary concern for the people who lost their homes.