On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm, one of the most destructive hurricanes to date. Louisiana is no stranger to Mother Nature’s forces, and it’s during these times that our true colors shine. Thank you to the countless volunteers that laced up their boots to lend a helping hand to their neighbors. Thank you to the restaurants that fired up their grills and passed out free food to those in need. Louisiana is a special place, and it’s largely in part to the people that live here. We’ve got each other’s backs, and although we have a long road of recovery ahead, it’s the moments of kindness from strangers that remind us of what it means to be a Louisianian.

1. The Louisiana National Guard helps support 17 points of distribution areas to help with distributing food, water, and other supplies.
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Since the storm, the Louisiana National Guard has helped distribute over 13,000 bags of ice, over 200,000 MREs, over 18,000 tarps, and nearly 300,000 liters of water.
2. During the storm, all of the cows between farms in Belle Chasse were mixed up, so neighbors saddled up to rescue the cows and get them out of harm’s way.
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3. Restaurants from all areas were quick to fire up their grills and distribute hot meals to anyone in need.
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A home-cooked meal during these times just hits differently.
4. Volunteers from the Cajun Navy Ground Forces organize and pass out relief supplies.
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5. The Cajun Navy is a non-profit organization run by volunteers, born out of the tragic Baton Rouge flooding in 2016.
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Their efforts are greatly appreciated.
6. A perfectly timed rainbow in LaPlace.
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7. Volunteers help a couple and their furry friend evacuate their home in LaPlace.
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8. WOW Cafe & Wingery in Chalmette honored first responders, linemen, and parish officials with free meals.
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9. When disaster strikes, the Cajun Navy response is fierce.
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Thousands of volunteers have used their own personal boats, cars, chainsaws, generators, and more to help in the relief efforts. This van loaded up with supplies and headed to Houma, one of the most affected areas.

If you’d like to donate, the Cajun Navy is a great place to start. If you’ve been affected by the hurricane file a disaster assistance claim now.

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