Sheriffs say person killed by falling tree in Prairieville as city of New Orleans falls back on power generators after network fails
President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered federal aid to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ida, the White House said on Sunday.
“Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster,” the White House said.
Several hospitals in Southern Louisiana have reported damage and disruption caused by Ida.
Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Lafourche Parish, near where Ida made landfall, reported extensive roof damage. “All patients and staff are fine at this time without injury; although, our hospital has sustained significant damage,” hospital CEO Karen Collins told Associated Press over Facebook. The hospital’s phone system was down.
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