September 08, 2020 Louisiana Department of Health verifies one additional hurricane-related death, bringing toll to 26

- The Louisiana Department of Health on Tuesday verifies one additional death tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the state’s current death toll to 26

A 45-year-old male in Calcasieu Parish died of smoke inhalation and thermal burns in a house fire caused by using a candle or lantern for lighting. The coroner has confirmed this death is storm related.

Below are details on the 26 deaths LDH has verified to date:

In an effort to ensure the most accurate reporting of deaths that are attributable to Hurricane Laura, the Louisiana Department of Health will only report a death after it has been confirmed as storm-related by the parish coroner. 

Safe lighting

Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, M.D.

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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