Clearing debris from New Orleans, Aug. 30, 2021 Alan Chin, Insider
Ida made landfall on Sunday in Louisiana and was since reclassified as a hurricane to tropical storm.
New Orleans residents have no power and their streets are blocked by fallen trees
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No power. Blocked roads. It took a lot of effort to reach loved ones.
Sixteen years ago, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. On Sunday, Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana.
New Orleans residents began to assess the effects of Hurricane Ida by Monday morning. It has since been upgraded to a tropical storm. WAFB News reported that the collapse of the major electricity tower in New Orleans overnight knocked out power throughout the city. The city asked those who were able to evacuate to wait until further notice before returning.
Residents were seen clearing out debris and blocking roads as they drove through the French Quarter and the uptown areas of the city. Houses with generators could hear the hum of generators. Closed stores
Here's how it looked:
Blockade of debris blocking the entrance to a New Orleans shopfront. Alan Chin is an Insider
Because of fallen tress, some streets were impossible to cross. Alan Chin is an Insider
It appeared that the storm had ripped off part of St. Stephen's School's roof. Alan Chin, Insider
Residents made streets safe for cars by cleaning them up. Alan Chin is an Insider
In New Orleans, a tree trunk that has been broken is visible in the early hours on Aug. 30, 2021. Alan Chin is an Insider
You could see piles of debris scattered around the French Quarter. Alan Chin, Insider
One man evaluates the impact of Hurricane Ida. Alan Chin, Insider
New Orleans was struck by dangerous winds. Alan Chin, Insider
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