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Photos: Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline Hard, Leaving Serious Damage 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's fierce Category 4 winds and torrential rain left the Louisiana coastline badly beaten. Images of the affected areas days after the storm show crushed homes, debris scattered across streets and flooded neighborhoods. As cleanup is underway, officials who evacuated not to return to their homes just yet because of the severe damage.When the storm made landfall, its winds were as high as 150 mph and tore roofs from homes and ripped trees from their roots. It was eventually downgraded to a tropical depression by Monday as it moved across Mississippi. Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Katrina, which caused massive damage to New Orleans, was a Category 3 storm when it hit. Though a weaker storm (winds during Hurricane Katrina reached 125 mph), it , which experts say is why Katrina caused so much damage.The winds knocked out power in New Orleans, , and in surrounding areas. were still without power by early Tuesday. It'swill be restored to most residents, but officials believe it may last more than a month for some people.Hurricane Ida has been blamed for the death of at least two people as of Monday, One man drowned after he attempted to drive his car through floodwaters in New Orleans. The other victim was found Sunday night after being hit by a fallen tree.Gov. John Bel Edwardssaid he expects the number of fatalities to increase as recovery efforts continue.President Biden approved Louisiana's request for a major disaster declaration on Sunday, allowing federal funding to reach residents and business owners. Emergency and first responder teams, including the U.S. Coast Guard and National Guard, continued operations on Tuesday. Search and rescue teams from more than 15 states are conducting operations in hard-hit areas, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency.FEMA also reminded residents to be cautious of news shared on social media being attributed to the agency. about false rumors being shared on online alleging the agency is paying for hotels for people who evacuated because of the storm. The agency said people must first apply for FEMA assistance online before receiving aid.Officials continue to remind Louisianans that bouncing back from Ida's destruction is a marathon — not a sprint. In New Orleans, for hot and nonperishable meals, generators and charging stations for those interested in donating to assist residents.Sponsor Message

Photos: Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline Hard, Leaving Serious Damage 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's fierce Category 4 winds and torrential rain left the Louisiana coastline badly beaten. Images of the affected areas days after the storm show crushed homes, debris scattered across streets and flooded neighborhoods. As cleanup is underway, officials who evacuated not to return to their homes just yet because of the severe damage.When the storm made...

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