Dozens of homes submerged south of New Orleans
The area of Plaquemines lies to the south of New Orleans. Recent images show that dozens of homes have been submerged.
Wow. MT @jebetz: Just got off boat in #Plaquemines. Dozens of homes flooded. http://t.co/RzKcCssY
From @ajlamers on Twitter:#BREAKING using ax to cut into roofs in #Braithwaite. Rescuers say saved more than 100 ppl. @wwltv #wfaaisaac http://t.co/38Zj8Eo7
From @jebetz on Twitter:
Curfew in force as Isaac is downgraded to tropical storm
A dusk-to-dawn curfew is in force in New Orleans tonight after Hurricane Isaac brought flooding and stranded dozens of people.
Hurricane Isaac arrives exactly 7 years after Katrina
With mean winds of 80mph and higher gusts, flooding is the biggest threat as Hurricane Isaac pushes up through Louisiana.
Hurricane Isaac hits Louisiana seven years after Katrina
New Orleans has been left with localised flooding and 70% of people are without power as Hurricane Isaac passes up Louisiana.