Blackout in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida

New Orleans: The biggest crisis in Louisiana since Hurricane Ida is the power outage for thousands of Americans. The second is to remove debris and repair damage caused by hurricanes. This will cause Louisiana residents to run without electricity for weeks in the scorching heat.

Ida has caused severe damage to the power grid in the area. Because of this, New Orleans City and thousands of residents of the state are living in darkness. They do not know when the electricity will come back. Some areas outside of New Orleans have also been hit by massive flooding and extensive damage.

Louisiana Governor John Bell Edwards said Monday that there are definitely more questions than answers at the moment. I can't tell you when the power supply will be restored. I can't tell you how long it will take for all the debris to be removed and when the repairs will be completed. But I can say with certainty that we are working hard to improve the situation and try to get as much help as possible.

President Joe Biden on Monday held a virtual conversation with Bell Edwards and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and mayors of other cities most affected by Hurricane Ida. He received an update on the effects of Hurricane Ida and discussed how the federal government could help.

"We are coordinating with state and local authorities at every level," Biden said. Rescue boats have been sent, helicopters have been provided and deep-water trucks have also been sent for those trapped in the water. We are going door to door in the worst affected areas and trying to send everyone to safety. The power team has also reached out to the state. The governor said 25,000 workers have been hired to restore electricity in Louisiana.