Power Outages From Hurricane Zeta Complicate Early Voting

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in the southeastern U.S. due to Hurricane Zeta and the ongoing voting process. Civil rights groups in Georgia are urging the governor to extend polling hours on the last day of early voting. In Louisiana, restoring power to polling places is a priority, as many remain without electricity after the storm. The hurricane has caused significant damage, leaving millions without power and resulting in six fatalities. The storm is part of an active hurricane season, being the fifth to hit Louisiana and the 27th named storm of the Atlantic season, just one short of the 2005 record.

What action did civil rights groups request from Georgia's governor?

• To reduce voting hours

• To increase security at polling places

• To provide more voting machines

• To extend polling hours

What was a high priority for Louisiana's governor after Hurricane Zeta?

• Rebuilding homes

• Restoring power at polling places

• Providing food supplies

• Evacuating residents

What were some causes of fatalities after Hurricane Zeta?

• Traffic accidents

• Falling debris

• Carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution

• Drowning

How many named storms have hit Louisiana this year?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Six

How does the number of named storms in the current Atlantic hurricane season compare to the record year of 2005?

• It is five less

• It is two more

• It is one less

• It is the same