After Hurricane Ida, New Orleans Could Be In The Dark For Weeks

The city is converting 70 buses into cooling stations to provide relief after a major storm. While the levees held, the storm caused significant damage to power equipment, affecting the Crescent City and nearby areas. Recovery could take weeks, and City Council members are demanding solutions. Over 200,000 residents stayed during the storm, many relying on generators, but fuel is scarce, leading to long waits at gas stations.

What measure is the city taking to provide relief to residents?

• Providing free medical check-ups

• Using buses as cooling stations

• Distributing free food

• Offering free accommodation

What major issue did the storm cause in the city?

• Contamination of water supply

• Collapse of bridges

• Destruction of power equipment

• Flooding of residential areas

How long might the repair process take according to city officials?

• A couple of months

• A few days

• Several weeks

• Almost a year

Approximately how many people stayed in the city during the storm?

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What challenge are residents facing when trying to use generators?

• Lack of generator availability

• Difficulty in finding fuel

• High cost of generators

• Noise complaints from neighbors