September 03, 2021 LDH: Hurricane Ida storm-related death toll rises to 10

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The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed 10 total storm-related deaths due to Hurricane Ida.
 
The St. John Parish coroner has confirmed the death of a 59-year-old male who died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator he was believed to have run run inside his residence. The coroner has confirmed this death is considered storm-related. 
 
The 9 storm-related deaths previously confirmed by LDH include:
 
 
LDH reminds residents that carbon monoxide from generators is deadly. Only use a generator in a well-ventilated area and place away from structures, at least 20 feet away from your home, windows, and doors. Carbon monoxide poisoning was among the leading causes of death during storm events in 2020.

Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, M.D.

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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