Impact of Hurricane Francine

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, wreaking havoc with 100 mph winds and torrential rainfall that left over 400,000 homes without power. A flash flood emergency was issued for New Orleans due to heavy downpours, although Francine downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved inland, continuing to pose risks of flooding and tornadoes. Meanwhile, drought-stricken areas in the West faced devastating wildfires, prompting evacuations and displacing around 20,000 individuals. To aid relief efforts, the community is encouraged to support organizations like Operation Blessing, highlighting the need to respond to the physical needs of those affected.