Houstonians helping those hit hard by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana
Droves of Houstonians are starting this labor day weekend working to help our neighbors to the east, who were hit hard by the hurricane. FOX 26’s Damali Keith joins us with more on how Houstonians are helping.
Hurricane Ida's aftermath: How displaced evacuees from Louisiana can find help in Houston
Natural disasters are something Houstonians know all too well, which is why the city is offering help for its neighbors to the east with warm hearts and open arms.
Ida's aftermath: 1st lights turned back on in New Orleans as many wait for relief
Electricity was restored Wednesday for some in Eastern New Orleans after Ida, while hundreds of thousands still face power and water shortages.
Biden to visit Louisiana on Friday to survey Ida's storm damage
The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana later this week to survey storm damage from Hurricane Ida.
Hurricane Ida’s aftermath: No power, no flights, drinking water shortage
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
Man attacked by alligator in Louisiana floodwaters after Hurricane Ida
Deputies say the man's wife pulled him out of the water and went to find help, but when she returned, her husband was missing.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida brought life-threatening floods and knocked out power to more than a million in Louisiana and Mississippi. Here’s how you can help.
Ida downgraded to tropical depression after devastating Louisiana, leaving 1 million in the dark
Ida knocked out power to all of New Orleans, blew roofs off buildings and reversed the flow of the Mississippi River as it rushed from the Louisiana coast into one of the nation’s most important industrial corridors.
Ida: Rescues underway after hurricane brings flooding, 'catastrophic' damage to power grid
Ida weakened to a tropical storm early Monday as it continued through Louisiana and Mississippi, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
Houston-area crews helping to restore power in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida
CenterPoint Energy and Texas-New Mexico Power crews from the Houston area went to Louisiana to help restore power after Hurricane Ida left more than 1 million people in the dark.
Hurricane Ida brings 'nightmare scenario' for gas prices
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
Hurricane Gear Test: BodyGuardz Portable Emergency Hub
Losing power during a hurricane makes a scary situation worse. In this Hurricane Gear Test, FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has an emergency kit that will be ready for hurricanes or any time the electricity is knocked out: BodyGuardz 5-in-1 Portable Emergency Hub.
Mattress Mack to help Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida, sending 30 trucks with donations
Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are helping Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida with shelter and by sending 30 trucks with aid; and they are asking the public to make donations to help.
Hurricane Ida down to Category 3, New Orleans loses power
City government says power knocked out to all of New Orleans as Hurricane Ida pummels area.
Hurricane Ida makes landfall as strong Category 4 storm, but expected to weaken overnight
"It’s difficult to describe the immense power of this storm and my concern for anyone in its path," Chief Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert said. "...its impact will be felt for years to come."
Hurricane evacuees shelter in Lake Charles as Ida makes landfall
Much of Louisiana was in the cross-hairs Hurricane Ida made its way toward the coast Sunday. This prompted many residents to evacuate to Lake Charles, where it turned out to be a pretty nice day.
New Orleans braces for heavy rain and hurricane force winds as Ida gets closer
As Hurricane Ida moves closer to landfall, people in Louisiana are preparing for the worst and New Orleans residents are bracing for the heavy rain.
Louisiana evacuees head to Houston as Hurricane Ida approaches the coast
Thousands of people evacuated from Louisiana Saturday as Hurricane Ida surged closer. The powerful storm is projected to make landfall in Louisiana Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane.
More than 130 pets from Louisiana arrived at Houston SPCA in preparation for Hurricane Ida
The Houston SPCA says each pet was given individual vet exams before arriving in Houston and some will be taken to shelters in San Antonio and Austin, respectively. The pets in Houston will be up for adoption on Monday.
Hurricane preparedness gear
As we hit peak hurricane season, it's a good time to take a look at your gear and supplies to make sure you're ready should a storm hit.