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News Articles: Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura left scattered debris and damaged homes in Lake Charles, La. last week. The state has reported 15 deaths associated with the storm, with more than half of those attributed to improper use of portable generators.

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Majority Of Hurricane Laura Deaths Linked To Improper Use Of Portable Generators

Eight of Louisiana's 15 hurricane-related deaths are linked to carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators. As of Tuesday, many thousands of households in the state are still without power.

September 02, 2020
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
An aerial view of Lake Charles, La., shows damage to houses last week after Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit Louisiana, tore through the area.

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Amid National Crises, Louisiana Mayor Fears His Decimated City Will Be Forgotten

Most buildings in Lake Charles, La., were damaged by Hurricane Laura. As the city tries to rebuild amid a global pandemic, Mayor Nic Hunter worries the country will look away.

September 01, 2020
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By:
  • Kirk Siegler and
  • Ian Stewart
A home near Iowa, La., was crushed by a snapped tree after Hurricane Laura made landfall with 150 mph winds Thursday. The area is facing two disasters at once.

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After Laura, Learning How To Recover From A Hurricane During A Pandemic

Normal protocols for hurricane evacuation, aid distribution and recovery have been upended by the threat of the coronavirus.

August 31, 2020
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By:
  • Kirk Siegler and
  • Ian Stewart
President Trump listens to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, center, as he tours damage from Hurricane Laura, in Lake Charles, La.

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President Trump Visits Areas Hardest Hit By Hurricane Laura

The president first stopped in Lake Charles, La., before heading to Orange, Texas. In both stops, he met with local public officials to talk about the devastation from Hurricane Laura.

August 29, 2020
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By:
  • Kat Lonsdorf and
  • Christianna Silva
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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.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Sara Willa Ernst and
  • Davis Land
The controversial South's Defenders Memorial Monument has stood at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse in Lake Charles, La., for more than 100 years. But Hurricane Laura toppled it.

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  • Weather

Hurricane Laura Rips Down 'South's Defenders' Confederate Statue In Lake Charles, La.

Protesters had asked the parish to remove the prominent memorial this summer, only to be turned away two weeks ago. Then came the hurricane.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Hurricane Laura caused a fire at a chemical plant owned by BioLab in Westlake, La. The plant manufactures chemicals for swimming pools.

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  • Science

Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Hurricane Laura's Landfall

Hurricane Laura hit an area known for its refineries and chemical plants. They released millions of pounds of air pollution when they shut down, and many air monitors are not functioning.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
A fallen tree limb in the front yard of a house in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura made landfall on Thursday.

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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.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Ashley Dean and
  • Travis Lux
A trailer is left damaged and debris scattered Thursday in Holly Beach, La., in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

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FEMA Assesses Hurricane Damage, Taking COVID-19 Precautions

The agency says Hurricane Laura was less catastrophic than predicted but still remains a threat. Wearing masks and maintaining physical distance, first responders are now on the ground.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
A helicopter flies over a chemical fire at BioLab plant after Hurricane Laura made landfall in Westlake, La., on Aug. 27, 2020.

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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.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Ashley Dean,
  • Tegan Wendland,
  • and 1 more
A tree is uprooted in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday in Sabine Pass, Texas.

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Texas Governor Says State Avoided The Worst Of Laura's Destruction

Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday the impact of Hurricane Laura "could've been much worse," noting that storm surge was much less severe than projected.

August 27, 2020
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  • Samantha Raphelson
Parnell McKay, the civil defense director of Pass Christian, Miss., looks over the town's main business district on Aug. 23, 1969 after Hurricane Camille passed through.

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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.

August 27, 2020
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  • Scott Neuman
A store in Port Arthur, Texas, suffers wind damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Though there was some damage, many Jefferson County residents say they were lucky the storm did not do more.

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Southeast Texas Was Spared The Brunt Of Hurricane Laura. Now The Cleanup Begins

Heavy winds knocked down trees and some homes lost power. But many residents around Port Arthur are breathing a sigh of relief after the storm passed without causing major damage to the area.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Matt Harab,
  • Elizabeth Trovall,
  • and 1 more
A street is seen strewn with debris and downed power lines after Hurricane Laura passed through Lake Charles, La., on Thursday.

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  • National

Hurricane Laura Knocks Out Power For Hundreds Of Thousands In Louisiana And Texas

As of 12 p.m. ET Thursday, 578,911 customers were without power in Louisiana, and in Texas, 139,307 people were in the dark, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Samantha Raphelson
Hurricane Laura approaches the Gulf Coast of the U.S. on Wednesday. The storm rapidly intensified before it made landfall.

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Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified before it made landfall. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped it gain power.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher

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