Hurricane LAURA Causes Severe Damage in Louisiana- Update

Around 400,000 people were without power and 200,000 were without water on Saturday morning in Louisiana. Fourteen people were killed by the storm - 10 in Louisiana, four in Texas. The category-four hurricane was called “the strongest storm to ever hit Louisiana” by the governor.

Advice

Contact local authorities before travelling to the state, as the hurricane may have affected the state’s essential services, such as transportation and power.