Louisianans Could Face Mental Health Crisis in Aftermath of Hurricane Ida
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, concerns remain about the nearly 1 million people without power and how the storm will impact Louisiana’s healthcare system. Most immediately, much of the attention is on the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in the state, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country, and the strains that people who need medical attention after Ida could place on an already overwhelmed hospital system.
Wendell Pierce Reflects on Hurricane Ida
New Orleans native son and actor Wendell Pierce joins us to discuss his attempt to get his father to safety ahead of the storm, the destruction of an important jazz landmark, and his efforts to continue revitalizing his beloved city.
How Mississippi is Dealing with the Aftermath of Ida Amid the Pandemic
Hurricane Ida was brutal to Louisiana, but battered Mississippi as well. Mississippi experienced flash floods and at least two deaths from the storm. And as of Thursday morning, tens of thousands were still without power.
Hurricane Ida Causes NYC to Declare a State of Emergency
Late Wednesday night, Hurricane Ida barreled into NYC causing record levels of rainfall which led to emergency flash flooding in the streets and subways. Mayor Bill de Blasio has declared a state of emergency.
How Hurricane Ida is Impacting Incarcerated Youth in Louisiana
In 2005, after Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana, incarcerated people at the New Orleans Parish Prison were left to fend for themselves as toxic water filled prison cells and deputies deserted en masse. Incarcerated people are often forgotten during disasters and young people in prison are particularly vulnerable. The Takeaway checks in on the how the aftermath of Hurricane Ida is affecting prisons in the New Orleans area, as hundreds of thousands of people are still without power.
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