Additional deaths were announced on Friday, raising the region’s death toll from Ida to at least 46. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Hurricane Ida (2021)”
Why Wasn’t New York Prepared for Hurricane Ida?
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
New York City and state officials knew heavy rains were coming, but their preparations couldn’t save the city from death and destruction. Source: New York Times
Here's What Train Service Looks Like in NY After Ida's Damaging Floods
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Most of the city’s subway lines were up and running with minor disruptions by Friday afternoon, and the area’s airports appeared to be running smoothly. Source: New York Times
As flooding death toll rises, the governors of New York and New Jersey say they expect help from Washington.
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Gov. Philip Murphy of New Jersey announced two more deaths on Friday, raising the region’s death toll from Ida to at least 45. Source: New York Times
New York's Governor, Kathy Hochul, Questions Ida Preparations
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul questioned whether more could have been done to warn residents about the danger of flooding from Ida. Source: New York Times
New York and New Jersey, Blindsided by Storm, Survey the Wreckage
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
The severity of the storm caught officials and residents off guard, and broke rainfall records in New York City set just days earlier. Source: New York Times
A Delivery Man Struggled Through Ida. The Man Who Filmed Him Wants to Help.
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
A photographer who captured a viral video of a delivery man in the storm wants to donate the licensing fees from the clip. Source: New York Times
Ida Floods New York Area
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
At least 15 deaths were reported, mostly involving people trapped in their homes by flooding. Source: New York Times
New York City Shuts Train Service as Ida Barrels Through Region
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
About 200 people were rescued from a train near Newark Airport on Wednesday night as heavy rains and flooding shut down major train routes. Source: New York Times
In Pictures: Remnants of Ida Tear Through New York City
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
The remnants of Hurricane Ida tore through the New York City region, dumping record rain and flooding parts of New Jersey and the five boroughs. Source: New York Times