1/1/2023 0 Comments Hurricane oda![]() ![]() “ need to make sure that you are in a safe place, everyone, whether you’re going to leave voluntarily or stay on site hunkered down, wherever that is,” Cantrell told reporters. The mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, said the focus of emergency responders had already switched to the aftermath of the storm, as the window of opportunity for evacuations was narrowing rapidly. At a briefing with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), the president repeatedly told residents: “Pay attention and be prepared.” The Democrat activated the entire state national guard.įrom the White House, Joe Biden approved federal emergency assistance for Louisiana and other southern states. The governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, said Sunday would be “a very difficult anniversary for people … our system and people are going to be tested.” ![]() Katrina arrived in Louisiana in 2005 as a powerful category 3 storm – weaker than Ida’s projected strength. My teams in the BVI and London have worked very hard to make our case in the UK for support for our recovery and reconstruction for which I thank them.Shortly before the storm strengthened to category 2 status out in the Gulf of Mexico, the mayor of New Orleans told residents to get out or hunker down.įorecast to arrive on Sunday evening with 140mph winds, Ida was likely to come ashore on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the devastating storm that hit New Orleans and other areas along the Gulf coast, killing more than 1,800 people and destroying hundreds of thousands of homes. ![]() ![]() “We are now focused on creating a sustainable strategy for recovery for the BVI and securing our economy and our livelihoods. He added, “It is heart-warming to see the ongoing interest in the BVI’s future after Irma and Maria among UK politicians from all parties. The premier, who was the only head of government from a UK Overseas Territory present, briefed the House of Commons International Development Select Committee about the impacts of Hurricane Irma on the BVI and the long-term prospects for the territory. I expressed my thanks to the secretary of state for the effectiveness of the UK’s initial response and stressed the importance to the BVI of receiving continued support as we reconstruct.” The premier said, “We are grateful for the UK government’s ongoing commitment to help us repair and rebuild after the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. The secretary of state announced that the UK had secured progress for changes to aid rules and agreed to work on a process which could allow previous aid recipients such as the BVI to receive short-term support in the event of future catastrophic humanitarian crises. Smith outlined the BVI’s plans for reconstruction of the territory in positive high-level talks with the Secretary of State for International Development, Priti Patel. This came as donor countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) agreed to work on a process that could allow previous aid recipients to receive short-term Official Development Assistance (ODA) support in the event of catastrophic humanitarian crises, such the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean. LONDON, England - Premier and minister of finance Dr Orlando Smith was in the United Kingdom last week discussing the British Virgin Islands’ recovery effort with senior UK government ministers following hurricanes Irma and Maria. ![]()
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