{"id":195727,"date":"2024-09-12T12:57:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T16:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/?p=195727"},"modified":"2025-02-06T00:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T05:24:09","slug":"hurricane-francine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/blog\/hurricane-francine\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Francine"},"content":{"rendered":"
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Hurricane Francine slammed into the Louisiana coast as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Francine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of about 100 mph. The storm then weakened to a tropical storm. Francine tore down trees, knocked down power lines, flooded roads and left a wide swath of southern Louisiana in the dark after roaring ashore Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n L<\/strong>\u200bandfall doesn’t mean the threat is over, though.<\/strong><\/p>\n “Francine is set to quickly weaken as it runs inland across Louisiana and Mississippi through Thursday,” meteorologist Jonathan Belles said Wednesday night. “The storm will still pack gusty winds, heavy rainfall and possibly a few tornadoes through the South until the end of the week.”<\/p>\n Brandon Bell \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Francine is expected to weaken into a tropical depression Thursday as it moves through Mississippi. Tropical storm warnings remain for over 8 million people across southern Louisiana, southern Alabama, southern Mississippi and the western Florida Panhandle. Tropical storm conditions are expected to remain for these areas through early Thursday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Flooding is still a significant threat, with flood watches issued for more than 10 million people across parts of Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and southern Tennessee.<\/p>\n Rainfall of 4 to 8 inches with isolated totals up to 12 inches are possible through Thursday night and storm surge also remains a concern for people in southern Louisiana, who could see surge levels up to 8 feet as high tide moves in.<\/p>\n Returning Home After a Hurricane<\/strong><\/p>\n ICNA Relief’s Disaster Relief Services (DRS) team has been activated for several days, closely monitoring Hurricane Francine\u2019s path and preparing to respond. Our team is now assessing the impact of the hurricane and collaborating with local and state emergency management, Louisiana VOAD, and other non-government partners to provide immediate assistance to survivors and affected communities.<\/p>\n Our commitment is to be there for those in need, offering support and relief during these challenging times. Here\u2019s how you can help: Hurricane Francine slammed into the Louisiana coast as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane Francine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of about 100 mph. The storm then weakened to a tropical storm. Francine tore down trees, knocked down power lines, flooded roads and left a wide swath of southern Louisiana in the dark after roaring ashore Wednesday evening. L\u200bandfall doesn’t mean the threat is over, though. “Francine is set to quickly weaken as it runs inland across Louisiana and Mississippi through Thursday,” meteorologist Jonathan Belles said Wednesday night. “The storm will still pack gusty winds, heavy rainfall and possibly a few tornadoes through the South until the end of the week.” Brandon Bell \/ Getty Images Francine is expected to weaken into a tropical depression Thursday as it moves through Mississippi. Tropical storm warnings remain for over 8 million people across southern Louisiana, southern Alabama, southern Mississippi and the western Florida Panhandle. Tropical storm conditions are expected to remain for these areas through early Thursday. Flooding is still a significant threat, with flood watches issued for more than 10 million people across parts of Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and southern Tennessee. Rainfall of 4 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":196859,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Hurricane Francine slammed into the Louisiana coast as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane\r\nFrancine made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of about 100 mph. The storm then weakened to a tropical storm. Francine tore down trees, knocked down power lines, flooded roads and left a wide swath of southern Louisiana in the dark after roaring ashore Wednesday evening.\r\nLandfall doesn't mean the threat is over, though.\r\n\"Francine is set to quickly weaken as it runs inland across Louisiana and Mississippi through Thursday,\" meteorologist Jonathan Belles said Wednesday night. \"The storm will still pack gusty winds, heavy rainfall and possibly a few tornadoes through the South until the end of the week.\"\r\n \r\nBrandon Bell \/ Getty Images\r\n\r\nFrancine is expected to weaken into a tropical depression Thursday as it moves through Mississippi. Tropical storm warnings remain for over 8 million people across southern Louisiana, southern Alabama, southern Mississippi and the western Florida Panhandle. Tropical storm conditions are expected to remain for these areas through early Thursday. \r\n\r\nFlooding is still a significant threat, with flood watches issued for more than 10 million people across parts of Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and southern Tennessee.\r\nRainfall of 4 to 8 inches with isolated totals up to 12 inches are possible through Thursday night and storm surge also remains a concern for people in southern Louisiana, who could see surge levels up to 8 feet as high tide moves in.\r\n \r\nReturning Home After a Hurricane\r\n\u2022\tPay attention to local officials for information and special instructions.\r\n\u2022\tBe careful during clean up. Wear protective clothing, use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaning mold or other debris. People with asthma and other lung conditions and\/or immune suppression should not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled, even if these individuals are not allergic to mold. Children should not help with disaster cleanup work.\r\n\u2022\tWear protective clothing and work with someone else.\r\n\u2022\tDo not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. If it is safe to do so, turn off electricity at the main breaker or fuse box to prevent electric shock.\r\n\u2022\tDo not wade in flood water, which can contain dangerous pathogens that cause illnesses. This water also can contain debris, chemicals, waste and wildlife. Underground or downed power lines also can electrically charge the water.\r\n\u2022\tSave phone calls for emergencies. Phone systems often are down or busy after a disaster. Use text messages or social media to communicate with family and friends.\r\n\u2022\tDocument any property damage with photographs. Contact your insurance company for assistance.\r\nICNA Relief's Disaster Relief Services (DRS) team has been activated for several days, closely monitoring Hurricane Francine\u2019s path and preparing to respond. Our team is now assessing the impact of the hurricane and collaborating with local and state emergency management, Louisiana VOAD, and other non-government partners to provide immediate assistance to survivors and affected communities.\r\nOur commitment is to be there for those in need, offering support and relief during these challenging times. Here\u2019s how you can help:","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[66,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-195727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/p>\n
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