Sen. Bill Cassidy, the state's senior U.S. senator toured a FEMA site in Plaquemines Parish to see the operation and hear about damage in the parish.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell appeared before a House Committee to answer questions about the agency's response to Hurricane Ida.

Economic development organizations remain optimistic about attracting new investment to the region despite the recent hurricane, flood insurance rates and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The SBA says the deadline for applying for loans related to physical damage is October 28, 2021.

Ida is among the strongest hurricanes on record to make landfall in Louisiana, with its maximum sustained winds of 150 mph at landfall matching those of Laura (2020) and the ‘Last Island’ hurricane of 1856.

Hotels are helping to house thousands of Hurricane Ida victim as FEMA picks up the tab. Jefferson Parish says its hotels are housing not only residents but recovery workers. New Orleans & Company says in the city plenty of hotel rooms are available for tourists.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says he is getting complaints about insurance companies not following through with inspections. He says he has taken steps to get more adjusters on the ground in Louisiana.