Sixteen years to the day that Katerina wreaked havoc on New Orleans, Hurricane Ida touched down in the city. New Orleans and the surrounding areas were forced to deal with the destruction the storm left behind.
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Residents were devastated
New Orleans faired better than with Hurricane Katrina; however, that didn’t make the damage any less devastating to residents.
Pictured: Big Chief Darryle Montana consoles Dianne Honroe outside of a building destroyed by the storm in their neighbourhood in New Orleans.
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Terrible flooding in LaPlace
Rescue workers spent much of the day on Monday, August 30th, combing through the catastrophic damage Hurricane Ida left in her wake throughout Louisiana. Pictured: a couple tries to shield themselves from the heavy rain, and a high water volunteer truck evacuates people from their homes following flooding in LaPlace, Louisiana.
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Many were stranded
Many were stranded by the rising floodwaters, and others had the roofs of their homes ripped off by the storm.
Pictured: A pickup truck pulls a boat trailer through the flooded streets of LaPlace, Louisiana.
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33 deaths
In Louisiana a total of 33 people lost their lives to the storm. Pictured: a house destroyed by Hurricane Ida in Little Caillou, near Montegut, Louisiana.
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Power lines and trees torn down by the storm
It is no surprise that millions were left without electricity throughout the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. Pictured: trees and power lines that were ravaged by the massive storm in LaPlace, Louisiana.
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National Guard assisted with evacuation efforts
The Louisiana National Guard worked to assist those affected by the hurricane. Many individuals in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana saw their homes destroyed by Ida and were forced to evacuate.
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Hurricane Ida caused major damage in New Orleans
Pictured: a piece of a building’s roof blown off during rain and winds in the French Quarter of New Orleans due to Hurricane Ida.
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Residents were advised to evacuate
Here we see residents and tourists hurrying through the streets of the French Quarter, preparing to evacuate the city of New Orleans prior to Hurricane Ida’s landfall.
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Many chose to ride the storm out in the city
Pictured: an individual taking shelter in a bus stop in New Orleans as Hurricane Ida closed in on the city.
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Hurricane Ida got stronger
While traveling over the warm water of the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Ida gathered strength.
Pictured: St. Peter’s Street in New Orleans being hammered by rain with St. Louis Cathedral in the distance.
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Utility workers were on stand-by for reparations
Pictured: a utility worker struggles against the wind caused by Hurricane Ida closing in on New Orleans on Sunday. Workers hunkered down to wait for the storm to pass so they could begin repairs ASAP once the storm passed.
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Homes and businesses were boarded up
Prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ida, New Orleans practically appeared to be a ghost town, with nearly empty streets and boarded-up businesses and homes.
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Sandbag barriers for flooding
Sandbag barriers were prepared in hopes of minimizes potential damage from flooding due to the massive storm. Here we see the rain coming down on a wall of sandbags in Montegut, Louisiana, before Hurricane Ida landed.
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240km/h winds
When it landed in the south of New Orleans on Sunday, August 29th, Ida had reached category four hurricane status with 240km/h winds. A hurricane of this strength causes great damage to trees, power lines, and buildings.
Pictured: a truck driving through heavy winds and rain in the town of Bourg.
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New Orleans was the first to lose power
When Ida arrived in New Orleans, the powerful storm caused the city to lose power, leaving only generators for essential services such as hospitals. In fact, over 1 million homes in the area were left without power.
Pictured: Fire Chief TJ Pellegrin in Bourg, Louisiana, removes the door on a generator to start it following the shut down of natural gas lines in the town.
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The arrival of Ida was very distressing for New Orleans residents
Residents of New Orleans were called to evacuate, and those that chose not to flee were advised to shelter in place.
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Too many lives were lost
One individual died due to a tree landing on their home located in Ascension Parish, near Baton Rouge. The second reported death was a drowning in New Orleans. Two more individuals perished when I highway collapsed in Mississippi. Sadly, that was only the beginning of many more to come…
Pictured: a fire chief checking on residents sheltering in their home following the passing of Ida.
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The poorest the worst affected
Unsurprisingly, the poorest neighborhoods have been affected the greatest by Hurricane Ida. Many of those that lived in mobile homes have lost absolutely everything. Fusto Madonado, the grandfather of the little boy pictured here, said, “I’ve lost everything in my trailer because of the hurricane. I’ve lost everything, my family has lost everything and we’re now trying to find help. We all live in this area, and now it’s all gone.”
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Residents lacked drinking water
While residents are suffering due to the lack of electricity, the lack of drinking water is an even more severe problem. Floodwaters overwhelmed water treatment plants, and approximately 441,000 people in 17 parishes have no water at all, and 319,000 are under boil-water advisories, according to federal officials.
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Biden released funds to assist in rescue and recovery tasks
President Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Louisiana due to Ida and released extra funds for the rescue and recovery tasks that arose.
Pictured: US President Joe Biden speaking at a virtual briefing by Federal Emergency Management Agency officials on preparations for Hurricane Ida on August 28th.
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Biden expected massive damage
In a press conference, the President said that Hurricane Ida is “life-threatening” and would most likely cause massive destruction to areas beyond the coasts. Biden also said he expected it would take weeks to restore normality to the affected areas.
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Residents in 25 parishes benefitted from extra funds
When Biden approved the state of Louisiana’s request for a major federal disaster declaration, residents in 25 parishes gained access to federal funding. The White House released the following statement: “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.”
Pictured: Vehicles damaged by a building which collapsed due to Hurricane Ida in New Orleans.
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New Orleans 911 service did not work
After Hurricane Ida slammed the area, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell shared a tweet warning that the New Orleans 911 service was experiencing technical difficulties. Mayor Cantrell urged residents to seek the assistance of the nearest fire station or police officer if they found themselves in an emergency. Pictured: Fireman praying together as they wait for the arrival of Hurrican Ida.
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People are working together
People are worked together to make the first rudimentary reparations to their homes and clean up the destruction left by the storm in the hope of slowly returning to everyday life.
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Everyone needed the basics
Long lines of people waiting to enter shops became a common sight post, Ida. Everyone needed provisions and equipment to repair their homes and be prepared for when power was restored.
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Ida moved farther inland
Meteorologists predicted that as Ida moved inland, the speed of her winds would drop to 153km/h, lowering Hurricane Ida to class one status.
Pictured: Residents drive north (on the right) on Interstate Highway 55 near Magnolia, Mississippi, as they evacuate.
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Ida arrived to Mississippi and caused 3 deaths
Hurricane Ida slowed down as she has travelled inland. Even so, most of Louisiana and many in Mississippi experienced power outages, tornado, and flood warnings.
Pictured: in McComb, Mississippi residents preparing for Ida’s arrival by buying generators.
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Hurricane Ida hit the tri-state area
As the tail end of Hurricane Ida reached the northern parts of the United States, the destruction continued.
Pictured: Pedestrians brave the heavy rains in Times Square in New York City on September 1st.
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Water levels rose more than 4 meters
According to the New York Times, water levels rose to more than four meters due to the storm. The torrential rains overran dikes and caused rivers to flood uncontrollably, causing great damage. Pictured: flooding near Point-Aux-Chenes, Louisiana.
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States of emergency declared
On the evening of September 2nd, 2021, states of emergency were declared in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to massive flooding of the streets and subways.
Pictured: In Passaic, New Jersey a pick-up truck drives through the flooded streets as water gushes out of a man hole on September 02, 2021.
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49 dead in tri-state area
The flooding caused by the torrential rain has caused 49 people to die in the tri-state area.
Pictured: Workers clear fallen trees in Manhattan.
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Flooding in the NYC subway
The majority of the NYC subway and NJ Transit train services were suspended due to the emergency weather situation, and early Thursday, nearly 500,000 homes were without power.
Pictured: The flooded 3rd Avenue / 149th st subway station in New York City.
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A month’s worth of rainfall in Central Park in just one hour
In Central Park, the National Weather Service reported that 3.15 inches (around 8cm) of rain fell in just one hour, breaking weather records.
Pictured: New York City Parks Security Service officers on horseback explore the Greyshot Arch which is flooded in Central Park after a night of extremely heavy rain caused by Hurricane Ida on September 2nd.
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Tornadoes have also caused severe damage
The flooding wasn’t the only problem, and the tri-state area was also under a tornado warning. Multiple tornadoes were seen touching down in the area on September 2nd. Pictured: Navy recruiters assist in clearing up the debris from a house that was destroyed by a Tornado in Mullica Hill, New Jersey.
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