Hurricane Ida: Everything You Need to Know About the Historic Storm

Rescuers set out in hundreds of boats and helicopters to reach people trapped by floodwaters Monday, and utility repair crews rushed in, after a furious Hurricane Ida swamped the Louisiana coast and ravaged the electrical grid in the stifling, late-summer heat. Jonathan Dienst, Pei-Sze Cheng and Dave Price have team coverage of the storm.

[lilynaw]

People of LA are so resilient and I believe they will come out of this as they did on Katrina. Be strong and courageous.

[TomSuntotheMax]

If there can be a bright side to a major hurricane, it has to be that we get to see people helping each other and not caring about politics or anything else, just getting everyone to survive. Wish you a speedy recovery Louisiana!!

[vale]

I was in new orleans just a few days ago, I’m praying for my family right now. Hopefully they’re safe.

Edit: they’re safe in Texas, we’re just able to contact them :)

[K]

I can't believe people condemning them for living there. Moving is expensive. Not everyone can afford to leave.

[kgraham]

It’s tragic enough just to see it on tv. I couldn’t imagine living it. God bless y’all.

[wanaraz]

We spent Trillions in Afghanistan. Let's see what the govt does for Americans.

[OsOlK_ttv]

I just got back from doing disaster response here a few months ago and now here we are again. Louisiana can't catch a break.

[Runner_Chic]

Hurricanes are inevitable. It's how you prepare for them. I'm so glad the levees withstood what it could.

[LoganX]

As if dealing with Covid wasn't enough. 🙏🏿

[kingjester]

One death is depressing
I hope it doesn't go up anymore
If that one death is possible
May it just be that one

Rest in peace

[jesus]

If every year there is even a slight chance of a Hurricane in that area, why do people insist in moving there?

[nathannetanyahu]

Thoughts and prayers with the people of New Orleans.

[trevororr]

I live in Hawaii, a hurricane-prone state - I've always wondered why power lines are placed back on poles when rebuilding? Seems like another solution is in order.

[alexking]

I’m so surprised! Who could have seen this coming?

[heatherc.]

God bless all of u. Ur stronger then me n u made it through. I am so sorry ur strength is beautiful! Love the strength u all have. Louisiana 💪!!

[Wordsley]

Bless all the people helping their animals. 🥰

[tedgraham]

I know the folks whom lived through Katrina and never went back for past years I’m sure they do not miss it either with what has been going on ever since .

[anthonyjohnson]

If New Orleans is anything like Hawaii's community they'll be back to normal very soon. Can't keep good people down!!
Aloha Kàkou

[shawnhoelzle]

i seriously cant get enough of these reporters trying to heighten up the event when its unnecessary. i mean we ALL know that damaging winds come with hurricanes.. and yes, this means roofs will get blown off along with mush more damage. why are they trying to make it seem like its a phenomenon...

[Minadarling]

Hurricane moves through a region a thousand times

Only Humans: Let’s build a town here and experience it again and again