Hurricane Ida death toll rises to 26 in Louisiana

• 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.