Al Roker says Ida is the result of climate change and that it will be

[malaise]

the worst devastation in Louisiana. He says NOLA's damage is mostly superficial but places like Grand Isle are devastated.
Several videos here

The search and rescue operations are much better organized than they were for Katrina

[FakeNoose]

1. Location of Grand Isle, LA (for those who are unfamiliar)

I needed this map to learn that Grand Isle is literally on the Gulf Coast. I hope these folks were able to get out in time before the hurricane hit.

[malaise]

4. Apparently the wind was 146mph in Grand Isle

Some folks there and in other places stayed to be with their pets

[genxlib]

2. Search and Rescue was prepositioned and ready to go

My team is out there without me this time.

There are lots of teams on the ground already and more in reserve as needed.

[malaise]

5. Thanks

You're good people

[genxlib]

6. Thanks!

It kills me not to go along but I am still too far behind after missing so much time out at Surfside.

Fortunately, we have 6 guys on the team to fill 2 positions on any given deployment so we have the flexibility to work out scheduling conflicts. Still miss being out with the team though.

Appreciate the sentiment.

[2naSalit]

9. Thank you and your team for what you do!

[Auggie]

7. If you have some time to kill check out Grand Isle on Google maps ...

I did yesterday morning. Never been there. Pretty interesting and idyllic, in its own little way. But holy cow, it sure is in harms' way.

[malaise]

8. But holy cow, it sure is in harms' way.

There is nothing that would have kept me there - absolutely nothing.

[Solly Mack]

10. I'm hoping for the best possible but I am still dreading what rescuers will find today

and tomorrow, and the day after...

[malaise]

11. Yes after watching footage today I too am worried

Looks really bad in some places. The only good news is that the Biden administration, the state and local folks and the volunteers seem to be very organized this time - not like Katrina.

Clearly you know way more than the rest of us because of Laura last year.

[Solly Mack]

12. Those things give me hope too. It is much better now in terms of leadership.

Much, much better. Way better. No comparison really.