Hurricane Ida news live Biden OKs emergency declaration for New York after storm kills almost 50 across four states

Man rescued from car during New York flooding

President Joe Biden has warned that “the climate crisis is here” in the wake of deadly Hurricane Ida which wreaked a path of destruction across the US and left dozens of people dead this week.

At least 48 people were killed when remnants of the hurricane struck New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut on Wednesday with catastrophic flooding, powerful winds and tornadoes.

Four nursing home patients died in Independence, Louisiana, where Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday as a Category 4 storm. The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed that three of the deaths were storm-related.

Some 15 people died in New York City, the majority after being trapped in submerged basement apartments. These homes are relatively cheap in a city with sky-high rents and, at times, not up to building codes. The death toll served as another brutal reminder that the climate crisis will affect poor and disenfranchised communities disproportionately.

In New Jersey, at least 23 people died with many drowning in cars that were caught in fast-moving floodwaters. A state police officer with 26 years service, was swept by floodwaters in Connecticut. Four others have been reported dead in Pennsylvania.

“Hurricane Ida didn’t care if you were a Democrat or Republican, rural or urban. This destruction is everywhere. And it’s a matter of life and death, and we’re all in this together,” President Biden said.

The president will visit Louisiana on Friday to see the hurricane destruction first-hand and meet with Governor John Bel Edwards.

Show latest update 1630693810All of August’s extreme weather in one animation

An animation from the NOAA shows all the extreme weather the United States faced in the month of August, displayed over just 42 seconds.

Nathan Place3 September 2021 19:301630693062Watch live as Biden visits Louisiana to survey hurricane damage

President Joe Biden is in Louisiana today to survey the damage from Hurricane Ida. Watch live here:

Watch live as Biden visits Louisiana to view hurricane damageNathan Place3 September 2021 19:171630692910New York governor gives update on Ida relief efforts

Speaking in Staten Island on Friday, New York governor Kathy Hochul briefed reporters on the relief effort following Storm Ida, and suggested a new approach to dealing with extreme weather in general.

“While we can’t stop Mother Nature, we don’t always have to be so defensive,” the new governor said. “I say we go on offense.”

Nathan Place3 September 2021 19:151630692010FEMA warns people in still-flooded areas to ‘stay inside’

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the floodwaters that remain in some areas from Storm Ida are still dangerous, and warns Americans in those areas to “stay inside.”

The agency says such waters “can hide debris, bacteria, and downed powerlines.”

Nathan Place3 September 2021 19:001630691124NYC mayor unveils new programs for battling extreme weather

Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a new set of initiatives to protect New York City from extreme weather, collectively titled the NYC Climate-Driven Rain Response.

“We have to change what we do across the board,” the mayor said on Friday. “We need to change our entire mindset, because we're being dealt a very different hand of cards now.”

Mr de Blasio said the new system will focus on travel bans, “more severe” storm warnings, and evacuations â€" particularly for people in basement apartments.

Nathan Place3 September 2021 18:451630689952Biden will spend today surveying Louisiana storm damage, meeting with local leaders

President Joe Biden will spend today in Louisiana surveying the damage from Hurricane Ida and meeting with state and local leaders, the White House says.

“The president is here for the people of the Gulf for as long as it takes for them to recover,” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday afternoon. “This is not about politics ... This is about the people here in the Gulf that need the help in this difficult time.”

President Joe Biden will spend Friday in Louisiana surveying the damage from Hurricane Ida, the White House says

Nathan Place3 September 2021 18:251630689310New York subway warns of ‘extremely limited service’ as recovery continues

On Friday morning, New York City Transit warned that service on the city’s subway was still “extremely limited” as the system struggles to recover from historic flooding.

“Our teams worked tirelessly throughout the night to restore subway service on almost all lines (the 6 remains partially suspended),” NYCT said in a tweet. “While trains can run everywhere, service may not be frequent. Some lines have *extremely* limited service. In Queens, consider LIRR if possible.”

Nathan Place3 September 2021 18:151630688401Biden approves emergency declaration for New York counties hit by Ida

President Biden has approved an Emergency Disaster Declaration for 14 counties of New York affected by Storm Ida, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced.

“This declaration unlocks critical federal funds, and I will continue to fight for any and all resources to help New Yorkers in need,” the governor said.

Nathan Place3 September 2021 18:001630687501Full-globe satellite footage shows Ida’s remnants and Larry’s approach

Breathtaking satellite footage from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows the full Western Hemisphere as the sun illuminates it today.

The footage shows Storm Ida as it dissipates over the Northeast United States, and Hurricane Larry as it gathers strength over the Atlantic Ocean.

Nathan Place3 September 2021 17:451630686601National Weather Service warns of intense heat coming to Louisiana

The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for areas still recovering from Hurricane Ida, including parts of Louisiana and Alabama.

As flood damage and power outages persist, today Louisiana is also expected to grapple with temperatures of up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

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