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Hundreds Of Thousands Are Still Without Power In Louisiana. Some Could Be For Weeks

10:02pm September 01, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Some progress is being made three days after Ida made landfall, but the region's utility company, Entergy, faces a slew of obstacles in restoring power throughout the region.

Police thanked members of the public for helping to identify Benjamin Eugene Dagley as the man seen accosting an NBC reporter during a live broadcast. Dagley now faces several criminal charges.

National

A Man Who Accosted A TV Reporter Covering Hurricane Ida Faces Assault Charges

2:50pm September 01, 2021

by Bill Chappell

Members of the public helped identify Benjamin Eugene Dagley of Ohio, according to police in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. after Hurricane Ida hit the town.

Satellite Photos Show Louisiana Coast Is Still Dealing With Major Flooding Post-Ida

6:56am September 01, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Days after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, local officials are still wading through floodwaters and heavy debris in continued efforts to help residents who stayed behind.

American jazzman Louis Armstrong plays trumpet in his dressing room before a show in 1947 in a New York jazz cabaret. Hurricane Ida destroyed the Karnofsky Shop in New Orleans, which was a formative influence on Armstrong's musical life.

Ida Leveled The Karnofsky Shop, Louis Armstrong's Second Home

1:06pm August 31, 2021

The Karnofsky Shop was listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its outsized impact on Louis Armstrong's life. The family that lived there encouraged him to pursue music.

Jeremy Hodges climbs up the side of his family's destroyed storage unit on Monday, in Houma, La., which sits just along the coast of Louisiana.

World News

These Images Show Just How Bad Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline

10:37am August 31, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.

Hurricane Ida leaves downed power lines in its wake Monday in Metairie, La. The one-two punch of a natural disaster and the pandemic is complicating efforts to evacuate hospitals, seek shelter and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

Louisiana And Mississippi Were Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Cases. Then Ida Struck

5:29pm August 30, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

The storm and pandemic pose a dual threat. "I hate to say it this way, but we have a lot of people on ventilators today and they don't work without electricity," Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said.

A woman surveys damage Monday from Hurricane Ida in a neighborhood in Kenner, La. The storm was fueled by abnormally warm water in the Gulf of Mexico.

Science

How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes Like Ida

5:23pm August 30, 2021

by Rebecca Hersher

Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana this weekend. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.

Out of order notes are left on gas pumps to warn motorists of outages Hollywood, Calif. on May 12, 2021, immediately after the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. Two of its lines were temporarily shut down ahead of Hurricane Ida this weekend.

National

Americans Could Feel Ida's Impact At The Gas Pump

1:23pm August 30, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

At least four of the nine oil refineries in Ida's path are believed to have paused their operations ahead of the storm. AAA says it's too early to know the full impact until power is restored.

A truck in high water from Hurricane Ida near Highway 61 in Destrehan, Louisiana, on August 30, 2021.

Tips For Staying Safe And Informed On The Ground In Louisiana After Ida

1:09pm August 30, 2021

by Nell Clark

Residents and crews are beginning to survey the damage after Ida pummeled Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Experts say safety precautions are crucial in the aftermath.