These Images Show Just How Bad Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline
Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.
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Hurricane Ida Does More Damage At Port Fourchon Than Previous Storms
Tremendous damage was caused in Louisiana by Ida. Chett Chiasson, the executive director of Port Fourchon, talks with NPR's Noel King about the damage sustained and how long it'll take to recover.
16 Years After Hurricane Katrina, News Orleans Is Forced To Deal With Ida
Hurricane Ida roared ashore in southern Louisiana on Sunday, and left behind much destruction. Many trees are down and roofs were ripped off homes and businesses. Power is out in many areas.
News Brief: America's Longest War Ends, Ida Damage, Mask Mandate Bans
The U.S. military is out of Afghanistan. Hurricane Ida left behind a path of destruction in Louisiana. The federal government is looking into five states' efforts to stop schools from requiring masks.
Louisiana Power Provider Shares How — And When — The Company Will Repair Outages
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Rod West, group president of Entergy utility operations, which provides power to New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. He discusses the city's power outages.
As Ida Weakens, More Than 1 Million Gulf Coast Homes And Businesses Are Without Power
Officials expect the death toll to rise as rescue efforts get underway in Louisiana. Ida continued to move north, bringing rain and heavy winds.
Plaquemines Parish President Hunkers Down Through Hurricane Ida With Members
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Kirk Lepine, Plaquemines Parish president, about the impact of Hurricane Ida in his parish.
Louisiana And Mississippi Were Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Cases. Then Ida Struck
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.
Hundreds Of Thousands Left Without Power After Hurricane Ida
Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida. Crews in the state are fanning out to help.
How Climate Change Made Hurricane Ida Bigger And More Powerful
Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana on Sunday. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.