It’s not surprising that residents of Grand Bayou Indiana Village might have trouble meeting a Feb. 28 FEMA deadline to file for Hurricane Ida assistance.
Ironton, a small incorporated community in Louisiana, was devastated by Hurricane Ida. But the destruction was not inevitable. Founded by freed people who were previously enslaved, Ironton residents had to fight for running water, sewage – and levees.
Shocked to learn that while typical electricity bills soon will jump $20 a month, Entergy’s top executive received a $1 million pay raise and spent Hurricane Ida in Colorado.
To manage the rising risk of extreme rainfall, the Big Apple will need to get spongier. Here’s how creating more green infrastructure could keep the city high and dry.
