16 years after the hurricane Katrina, Louisiana was stroke by Ida. The South Est is severely affected with deadly winds (240km/h) which damaged a lot of facilities and let millions of houses without electric power. Important floods also occured in Lousiana and Mississippi.
After the IDA hurricane, volunteers and employees of the Red Cross worked hard to bring comfort to thousands of people affected by the event. The Red Cross built a lot of communal shelters which could welcome more than 2500 people. Thousands of meals and hygiene kits were distributed, in addition, the teams implemented health services and a psychological support for the inhabitants suffering from trauma.
In August 2021, the Ida hurricane of category 4 stroke Lousiana and led to massive floods. By special request of local authorities, 8 experts from IFAW came on-site for three weeks in order to save animals. A temporary rescue center with a capacity of 250 animals could welcome and vaccinate dogs. The help from the Rescue & Recover Fund could cover the needs in surgery and distribution of vital treatments for injured, dehydrated or hungry animals.
