In a briefing with governors and mayors affected by Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden vowed full government support.
"We're there to help you get back on your feet," Biden said.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he estimated nearly 2 million are without power.
Biden said, "We're in close contact with local electric providers to see what they need. They are all private providers. We don't control that, but we're doing all we can to minimize the amount of time it is going to take to get power back up."
In the meeting, Edwards touted the success of the levee system, saying none of them were breached. But, he added, "Damage is still catastrophic."
Edwards said a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued seven patients from a hospital in Lafourche Parish after its roof was ripped off by the powerful winds.
-ABC News' Sarah Kolinovsky
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