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Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: A first responder drives through town after the power went down on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: Lekenya McKay sweeps floodwater out of her home on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 12: People assess wreckage after Hurricane Francine swept through the area on September 12, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane when it made landfall yesterday afternoon along the Louisiana coast. Francine brought upward wind speeds of 90mph, flooding, rolling blackouts and widespread damage along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 12: A family prepares to exit their hotel during a blackout after Hurricane Francine swept through the area on September 12, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane when it made landfall yesterday afternoon along the Louisiana coast. Francine brought upward wind speeds of 90mph, flooding, rolling blackouts and widespread damage along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: A first responder drives through town after the power went down on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: A fallen tree blocks an intersection on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 12: Carolyn Miller sits in her hotel room during a blackout after Hurricane Francine swept through the area on September 12, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. "All of the other storms I didn't have to worry about oxygen, but this one because I'm on it has made it more challenging. I got so scared when the electricity went out, oh lord I didn't know what to do and I'm still scared. It's frightening being on oxygen with no power. I'm really scared for my life... I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy," said Miller. Hurricane Francine was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane when it made landfall yesterday afternoon along the Louisiana coast. Francine brought upward wind speeds of 90mph, flooding, rolling blackouts and widespread damage along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: First Responders with the Coteau Fire District coordinate while clearing debris after Hurricane Francine swept through the area on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: Isaiah Brown sits in his room under battery-powered ornaments after the power went down in his neighborhood on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: A fallen tree blocks an intersection on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: Floodwater fills a neighborhood on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: Lekenya McKay sweeps floodwater out of her home on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: Signage is strewn across the intersection after Hurricane Francine swept through the area on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 11: Isaiah Brown comforts his younger brother Malachi after their power went down in the Polk Street neighborhood on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast. Weather analysts are predicting 90mph winds near the eye and a strong storm surge along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Hurricane Francine aftermath — Hurricane Francine HOUMA, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 12: A damaged power line hangs after Hurricane Francine swept through the area on September 12, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane when it made landfall yesterday afternoon along the Louisiana coast. Francine brought upward wind speeds of 90mph, flooding, rolling blackouts and widespread damage along the coast. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Tropical Weather Lazaro Cardoso, 11, leans far into the powerful winds coming from the eye wall of Hurricane Francine as he and his dad, Hugo Gonzales, stay at a hotel Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Houma, La., that was being powered by a generator. The family lives not far from the hotel but they decided to stay at it since they said they always lose power during powerful storms. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP) (Chris Granger/AP)

September 12, 2024 at 1:22 pm EDT

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