As Hurricane Evacuees In Texas Return Home, Experts Worry About Spread Of Coronavirus
Evacuations and storm damage could both potentially increase COVID-19 numbers in Texas.
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Hurricane Laura Witness: 'The Wind Just Tore Everything Up'
"It tore the brick off, it tore the roof off, it lifted the truck by its roof. I mean, it tore everything. I have a skylight in my truck right now," a fire department official said.
Louisiana Begins Recovery After Hurricane Laura Batters Coast
Hurricane Laura walloped southern Louisiana with 150 mph winds when it stormed ashore. Now the clean-up and recovery are underway as people pick up the pieces of broken buildings and broken lives.
News Brief: RNC Ends, Laura Recovery Begins, Japan PM Resigns
Thursday marked the end of the Republican National Convention. Louisiana begins recovery after Hurricane Laura. And, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he will resign, citing health issues.
Wielding Chainsaws, A Town Comes Together To Clean Up After Hurricane Laura
Residents of Bell City, La., gathered Thursday morning to cut down trees, clear roads — and share what it was like as the storm made landfall overnight.
Chemical Fire Burns Near Lake Charles, La., In Aftermath Of Hurricane Laura
Smoke is rising over the city from a plant complex that makes chlorine for swimming pools, according to a state official. Residents are advised to shelter in place until further notice.
Before Big Convention Speech, Trump Visits FEMA For Storm Briefing
Trump said the campaign briefly considered postponing his convention speech, but he will now continue as planned and visit Texas and Louisiana over the weekend.
Historic Gulf Coast Hurricanes: How Does Laura Compare?
Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.
Hurricane Laura's Aftermath
Hurricane Laura roared ashore Thursday along the Louisiana coast. The storm flooded homes and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands. Emergency responders are assessing the extent of the damage.
Louisiana State Fire Marshal On Aftermath Of Hurricane Laura
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with State Fire Marshal H. "Butch" Browning about search-and-rescue efforts after Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana on Thursday morning.