Hurricane Francine Causes Damage in Louisiana

Hurricane Francine made landfall on September 11, 2024, as a Category 2 storm, causing significant damage in southern Louisiana, particularly in Morgan City, where downed trees and flooding were reported. Over 400,000 residents were left without power, and emergency services, including Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, have begun assessing the damage and providing food and shelter to affected communities. Meanwhile, a global nonprofit facilitated the relocation of over 85 shelter pets from Louisiana to new homes in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, easing the burden on overwhelmed shelters. Hospitals in the region preemptively moved patients to ensure capacity for future needs, while utility crews are working to restore power quickly. Cleanup efforts are underway in New Orleans, where heavy rainfall caused street flooding, and officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as assessments continue. As the storm weakens, recovery operations are being mobilized across the impacted areas.