Hurricane Laura

Majority Of Hurricane Laura Deaths Linked To Improper Use Of Portable Generators

9:45pm September 01, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

Eight of Louisiana's 15 hurricane-related deaths are linked to carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators. As of Tuesday, many thousands of households in the state are still without power.

An aerial view of Lake Charles, La., shows damage to houses last week after Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit Louisiana, tore through the area.

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Amid National Crises, Louisiana Mayor Fears His Decimated City Will Be Forgotten

4:10pm September 01, 2020

Most buildings in Lake Charles, La., were damaged by Hurricane Laura. As the city tries to rebuild amid a global pandemic, Mayor Nic Hunter worries the country will look away.

A home near Iowa, La., was crushed by a snapped tree after Hurricane Laura made landfall with 150 mph winds Thursday. The area is facing two disasters at once.

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After Laura, Learning How To Recover From A Hurricane During A Pandemic

9:12am August 31, 2020

Normal protocols for hurricane evacuation, aid distribution and recovery have been upended by the threat of the coronavirus.

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President Trump listens to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, center, as he tours damage from Hurricane Laura, in Lake Charles, La.

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President Trump Visits Areas Hardest Hit By Hurricane Laura

7:20pm August 29, 2020

The president first stopped in Lake Charles, La., before heading to Orange, Texas. In both stops, he met with local public officials to talk about the devastation from Hurricane Laura.

As Hurricane Evacuees In Texas Return Home, Experts Worry About Spread Of Coronavirus

3:55pm August 28, 2020

Evacuations and storm damage could both potentially increase COVID-19 numbers in Texas.

Hurricane Laura caused a fire at a chemical plant owned by BioLab in Westlake, La. The plant manufactures chemicals for swimming pools.

Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Hurricane Laura's Landfall

12:55pm August 28, 2020

by Rebecca Hersher

Hurricane Laura hit an area known for its refineries and chemical plants. They released millions of pounds of air pollution when they shut down, and many air monitors are not functioning.

A fallen tree limb in the front yard of a house in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura made landfall on Thursday.

Wielding Chainsaws, A Town Comes Together To Clean Up After Hurricane Laura

11:06pm August 27, 2020

by Ashley Dean

Residents of Bell City, La., gathered Thursday morning to cut down trees, clear roads — and share what it was like as the storm made landfall overnight.

A trailer is left damaged and debris scattered Thursday in Holly Beach, La., in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

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FEMA Assesses Hurricane Damage, Taking COVID-19 Precautions

9:39pm August 27, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

The agency says Hurricane Laura was less catastrophic than predicted but still remains a threat. Wearing masks and maintaining physical distance, first responders are now on the ground.

A helicopter flies over a chemical fire at BioLab plant after Hurricane Laura made landfall in Westlake, La., on Aug. 27, 2020.

Chemical Fire Burns Near Lake Charles, La., In Aftermath Of Hurricane Laura

9:31pm August 27, 2020

Smoke is rising over the city from a plant complex that makes chlorine for swimming pools, according to a state official. Residents are advised to shelter in place until further notice.

Parnell McKay, the civil defense director of Pass Christian, Miss., looks over the town's main business district on Aug. 23, 1969 after Hurricane Camille passed through.

Historic Gulf Coast Hurricanes: How Does Laura Compare?

6:49pm August 27, 2020

by Scott Neuman

Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.