Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Ida on Sunday. The declaration is a precaution that will enable state resources to be used for emergency and disaster situations.
The Louisiana National Guard, state Wildlife and Fisheries and LA State Troopers have all been placed on high alert, and have been ordered to maintain a state of readiness should they need to begin moving equipment and manpower.
Coastal stretches of southeast Louisiana are the main concern. The area could see winds, rain and high tides that could lead to flooding. On Sunday Hurricane Ida, moving across the Gulf of Mexico, was listed as a Category 2 storm.
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