An investigation is underway into the death of four nursing home patients who were evacuated to a warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish ahead of Hurricane Ida. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The death toll in Louisiana from Hurricane Ida is up to nine. That includes these nursing home deaths and three individuals who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Jefferson Parish.

President Joe Biden arrives in Louisiana later today to survey Hurricane Ida damage. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says there’s little doubt in his mind the President will be taken aback by the destruction…
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President Biden has said the federal government is here to help Louisiana.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon wants to debunk a rumor that’s circulating. Donelon says insurance companies can not cancel your coverage or raise your rates based on filing a claim due to property damage from Hurricane Ida…
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Donelon encourages storm victims who suffered property damages to file their claims now in order to get an adjuster to come to your home.