Over the past weekend, Hurricane Ida made landfall off the coast of Louisiana; 16 years to the day that Hurricane Katrina hit. Being a Floridian born and raised, Hurricanes hit close to home, so everyone in Louisiana and the surrounding states have been in my thoughts.
The Cat 4 Hurricane has caused significant damage, knocking down trees and powerlines as well as leaving millions without power. Additionally, flash floods and significant rain has caused even more issues. And with the growing cases of the delta variant in the state this Hurricane could not come at a worse time.
President Biden has officially declared Ida a disaster and federal funds are on their way to assist with rescue and recovery efforts. Numerous other organizations are also offering ways to help those affected by the storm.
Here are some ways that you can help.
- United Way of Southeast Louisiana
- The Greater New Orleans Foundation
- American Red Cross
- GoFundMe
- Rebuilding Together
Additional another great way you can help in the long term is by visiting these great states. Places like New Orleans rely so heavily on tourism. Between Covid and hurricanes, New Orleans has been hurting over the past year and a half. So, if you are looking for a great long weekend trip be sure to check out our blog post about the must dos when visiting New Orleans.
