Hurricane Ida continued to pummel Louisiana yesterday resulting in flash flooding and downed trees and power lines. A category 4 hurricane, Ida arrived on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which caused over 1,800 deaths and US$125 billion in damage in late August 2005.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers advice on three of the biggest risks taffecting residents and workers in areas hit by hurricanes—avoiding flooded areas, avoiding electrical hazards, and preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.
