Summary
New York City and parts of New Jersey were just some of the latest regions to be hit by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which had already damaged coastal Louisiana and elsewhere. To explore the federal government's response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, Judy Woodruff is joined by David Bibo, acting associate administrator for response and recovery at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He is just back from Louisiana, where he saw areas hit hardest by the storm and surveyed the damage.Five Facts
- Who is interviewed for this piece, and what is his role?
- What is FEMA, and what is the function of the federal agency?
- When did Ida first make landfall?
- Where are some of the regions of the country affected by Ida?
- Why is this storm more challenging than the aftermath of some other recent storms?
- How will FEMA deploy its resources to aid those impacted by Ida going forward?
Focus Questions
What are some ways everyday citizens can help people recover in places like New Orleans, New York City or other regions affected by the storm? Media literacy: Did this story give you a good sense of the actual threats people continue to face in the aftermath of the storm? What details (from interviews to images) would help viewers better understand the risks the aftermath still poses?For More
- EXPLAINER: Ida similar to Katrina, but stronger, smaller
- Learn why some parts of Louisiana might be without power for months .
- Read about the storm's impact in the Northeast, including flooding in New York City and elsewhere.
