Hurricane Ida Heat Deaths Prompt Renewed Look at Emergency Planning for Vulnerable Populations
Occupants prepare to depart the Renaissance Place senior living apartments in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in New Orleans. They were among hundreds of elderly and disabled residents evacuated from government-subsidized deemed unsafe in the immediate days after the storm. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) At a Glance At least five residents of low-income housing for elderly or disabled residents died after the storm.They were found in hot apartments with no electricity.Eight buildings were evacuated due to unsafe...