The Louisiana governor, John Bel Edwards, has told those who fled their homes amid the aftermath of Hurricane Ida to not come home until officials say otherwise. More than 1m homes and businesses in Louisiana and Mississippi – including all of New Orleans – were left without power after Ida hit the electric grid on Sunday. 01:49 Hurricane Ida: aerial footage shows flooding and destruction in Louisiana – videoAs residents remain stranded without electricity, tap water and gasoline, many Louisianans, particularly the vulnerable ones, also faced a sweltering heatwave. Our desperate need right now is tarps, gasoline for generators, food, water,” said Chad Ducote, a pastor in Houma, Louisiana. Gen Daniel Hokanson, chief of the national guard, announced on Tuesday that more than 6,000 national guard members have been deployed to assist with rescue and relief efforts in Louisiana, Mississippi and surrounding areas.
