NOLA / Ida Update
The city is decimated in parts.
No power in large areas of New Orleans and surrounding parishes, some areas having to wait until the end of the month until they *might* be able to get power back.
There is an 8pm to 6am curfew that is being enforced until further notice because of looting.
People are getting shot lining up for gas, ice and food.
I'm one of the lucky ones, my power and internet came back on 2 days ago, I had a generator and enough gas to power it. Was able to help the neighborhood charge their cell phones to keep in contact with their loved ones and feed people.
The French Quarter has some limited power, bars and restaurants are feeding the locals with what they have, food, ice, pet food and gas is being given away to those who need it on a very limited basis.
We have another storm headed this way in the next few days, the city may not be able to hold its own if the flooding starts to hinder the power companies working around the clock to restore lines and power to peoples homes.
If you are able to, please donate to some of the local charities that are helping with disaster relief in the area.
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