Homes destroyed in the wake of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 2 in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images
The death toll from Hurricane Ida's wake rose by 11 in Louisiana on Wednesday after health officials reported additional fatalities in New Orleans.
Details: The newest figures from Orleans Parish coroner's office bring the state's tally to 26, according to the state's health department. The newly recorded deaths occurred between Aug. 30 and Monday.
- Nine of the victims were elderly residents who succumbed to excessive heat resulting from ongoing power outages. Two others died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning is associated with the generators many use to draw power during outages.
The big picture: The newest fatalities contribute to a climbing death toll, with Ida's deadly force reaching as far north as Connecticut.
Situational awareness: More than 1 million residents in the state were without power — including all of New Orleans — when Ida struck on Aug. 29, AP reports. Over a week later, at least 10% of the city is still without electricity.