Flooding, destruction from Hurricane Ida create difficulties for rescuers trying to reach vulnerable communitiesCommunities hardest hit by Hurricane Ida are now facing agonizing waits for rescue, cut off due to roads that've been either been wiped out entirely or rendered useless by uncleared storm debris.
Highways and backroads across the Pelican State are a minefield of downed trees and power lines as the stranded could be stuck for days. Entergy New Orleans said once the assessment of the hurricane's damage to the power grid is complete, it can start providing estimated restoration times.
Which is why so many people dont evacuate and risk their life. Now they are told they cant come back, have no financial means to stay where they are, have no idea what condition their home is in, or if they even have one. Are these evacuees being funded and counseled? Prob not..