Death Toll From Laura Rises To 15, Hundreds Of Thousands Without Power

Hurricane Laura caused significant damage in Louisiana and Texas, with 15 deaths reported. The storm was more powerful than Hurricane Katrina, which hit New Orleans 15 years ago. Many areas are without power, and the outages are exacerbated by heat advisories. President Trump approved a disaster declaration, enabling federal aid for recovery. Laura has weakened to a tropical depression, causing further power outages in the upper South.

What were the reported death tolls in Louisiana and Texas due to Hurricane Laura?

What caused the summer believed to have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning?

How did Hurricane Laura compare to Hurricane Katrina in terms of power?

What kind of federal assistance was approved by President Donald Trump for Louisiana?

What are some of the recovery programs mentioned that could be funded by federal assistance?