One of the most popular searches among Louisiana residents on Google has been"which hotels will allow dogs"—a question that has been searched at a rate of 2,700 percent since Hurricane Ida began on August 29.
Other popular searches in Louisiana include"how long can you run a generator,""urgent care near me,""any stores open near me," and"if you can run a generator.
On Monday, Hurricane Ida was downgraded to a tropical storm, but heavy winds, flooding and torrential downpours are still in the forecast for the next few days. Many cities in Louisiana, including New Orleans, have urged residents not to come back to the area until further notice. Hurricane Ida has caused massive devastation across the South which has caused residents to search out different aspects of how to weather the storm on Google. Pictured above is a satellite image of a hurricane.
In an interview with the Associated Press Monday, Biden said that federal efforts are going toward"surveying the damage and ensuring access to electricity, water and cell phone service."
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