Hurricane Ida's Aftermath: A Threat to the Northeast!
- Jamaila Thoroughbred Robinson
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min read
Although Hurricane Ida has been downgraded to a tropical depression after making landfall in Louisiana on Sunday. Some states like Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York are in danger of flash flooding, strong winds and heavy rainfall. Sources say that the heaviest rain will fall this evening (Weds) into Thursday morning, from New York to Boston, before exiting New England Thursday morning. The NOAA states that for some spots, this may lead to amounts of rainfall so heavy, that it's only expected around every 100 years! Already leaving more than a million people without power, and casualties- sadly Ida's wrath is not finished.
With many states under flood watch please make sure to check your local weather channels for updates. Gov. Wolf of Pennsylvania has signed a state of emergency, and is urging his residents to check traffic and weather conditions before making any plans to travel. Significant flooding and tornados are possible throughout many regions, so do not try to drive in flood waters! Please stay safe! Check out our videos below to stay updated, and for more info.
For more information on how to help victims of Hurricane Ida please contact Salvation Army, American Red Cross or Samaritan's Purse.
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Article by Jamaila Robinson
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September 1, 2021
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