Hurricane Francine floodwater rises around a statue of Mary tied to the support of an elevated home in Terrebonne Parish as the hurricane begins to make landfall along the Louisiana coast on Wednesday.
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday after strengthening to a Category 2 storm, bringing powerful winds, storm surge and potential flooding to the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.Posted: Sep 11, 2024 6:41 PM EDT | Last Updated: 37 minutes ago
Parts of Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle were at risk of flooding. The lower Mississippi Valley and lower Tennessee Valley could see flooding later in the week as the storm sweeps inland. "We're the only place out here for the sheriff's department, the fire department. We have gas. All the locals depend on us," he said. "We're going to try and stay on top of it and hopefully take care of everybody."
"I don't think it's going to be that bad, like some of the other ones like Ida and Katrina," Pat Simon said. "I mean, we've had some bad ones.""I know that we have been through a lot here in Louisiana, but I urge everyone to take the necessary preparations," he said. Landry said the Louisiana National Guard was being sent to parishes that could be impacted by Francine. They have food, water, nearly 400 high-water vehicles, about 100 boats and 50 helicopters to respond to the storm, including possible search-and-rescue operations.U.S. President Joe Biden granted an emergency declaration that will help Louisiana secure federal money and logistical assistance from partners such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Both Landry and Mississippi Gov.
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