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'There’s no way out': North Texas couple stranded in New Orleans after Hurricane Ida
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:21 pm
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DENTON COUNTY, Texas — From flooded neighborhoods to food and gas lines as far as the eyes can see -- Hurricane Ida carved a path of destruction across Louisiana.
People in New Orleans are still struggling, including tourists who arrived before landfall and ended up stranded there.
Among those stuck in New Orleans are Krystyn Comeaux and Justin Hicks. The Denton County couple was there to celebrate Hicks' birthday. They didn't know Hurricane Ida was headed their way.
Saturday, they were still stranded there. During a video call with WFAA, they shared their tough experience.
“It’s not a picnic! This is not a vacation anymore… this stopped being a vacation about five days ago,” said Comeaux.
Comeaux said their flights home have been cancelled three different times. They had to switch hotels at one point during the power outage.
“The biggest struggle is there’s no way out,” said Comeaux.
They haven’t been able to find a rental car in New Orleans and getting gas is a concern for them after seeing long lines day after day.
Even finding basic needs, like food, has become a challenge. Every day, they spend hours walking several miles to find food. Friday, the couple said they received food from military troops and the Salvation Army. They were so grateful for cartons of water, red beans and rice.
“It’s been a journey,” said Hicks. “We have to walk so far, and it’s so hot to just get food. There’s no A/C at all, until last night… it’s like 90 degrees in the room… you’re sweating.”
Six days after Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, Entergy announced Saturday that crews had restored power to 35% of customers. More than 620,000 customers were still in the dark Saturday.
The energy company says some parishes could be waiting several weeks for power to be restored.
“Just take the good with the bad,” said Hicks.
The couple is scheduled to fly back to North Texas on Monday. They're hoping the flight won't get cancelled this time around.
While it’s not the birthday celebration they had in mind, Hicks said they’ve witnessed good happening all around them.
“Everybody’s been helping each other out. It’s a real sense of community,” said Hicks.
Comeaux said the difficult experience has made them realize that things like electricity, food and clean laundry shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:23 pm to ragincajun03
quote:she belongs in Louisiana
Among those stuck in New Orleans are Krystyn Comeaux
ETA
..maybe not in rural parts though.
This post was edited on 9/5/21 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:24 pm to ragincajun03
I’m 100% positive that I could get out of NOLA
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:25 pm to ragincajun03
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They didn't know Hurricane Ida was headed their way.
how is this possible?
ETA: you can 100% get out of Nola right now. This story smells like two people who are preparing to set up a gofundme.
This post was edited on 9/5/21 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:25 pm to ragincajun03
quote:
They didn't know Hurricane Ida was headed their way
Wait…what?
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:26 pm to ragincajun03
Another example of how in today's America we love to glorify retards instead of calling them out for how stupid they are.
This post was edited on 9/5/21 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:26 pm to ragincajun03
Not a single friend or family member that will drive in to get them? Yikes
Stop glorying idiots in the news. These people clearly have 0 problem solving skills
Stop glorying idiots in the news. These people clearly have 0 problem solving skills
This post was edited on 9/5/21 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:26 pm to ragincajun03
quote:
They didn't know Hurricane Ida was headed their way.
....how?
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:28 pm to ragincajun03
Dont travel when a cat 5 hurricane is comming.. no expert, but pretty sure they knew in advance it was on the way
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:46 pm to SEClint
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..maybe not in rural parts though.
Ummm … yes she would
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:46 pm to ragincajun03
They both sound clueless
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:46 pm to SEClint
They came to NOLA from North Texas as a hurricane was about to hit?
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:47 pm to ragincajun03
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They didn't know Hurricane Ida was headed their way.
I’m sorry, but that’s on them, then.
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:51 pm to SEClint
They look downsy. I can see how calling a cab or an Uber would be a challenge for them.
Posted on 9/5/21 at 3:54 pm to ragincajun03
The husband sounds like a total pussy.
Posted on 9/5/21 at 4:55 pm to ragincajun03
Weird. I left NOLA on Thursday and I’m in Texas right now.
Posted on 9/5/21 at 4:58 pm to efrad
I left NOLA on Monday morning, drove back Wednesday, left again Friday, and will be back Tuesday.
They need better problem solving skills
They need better problem solving skills
Posted on 9/5/21 at 4:59 pm to ragincajun03
Have they tried driving? Or paying to be driven?
Posted on 9/5/21 at 5:00 pm to efrad
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Weird. I left NOLA on Thursday and I’m in Texas right now.
And you didn’t give these folks a ride?
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