Post Hurricane Ida Update

Hurricane Ida Update / September 2021

Message from

Mayor David Camardelle

Dear Friends,

On August 29, Hurricane Ida came ashore near Grand Isle as one of the most devastating storms to ever hit Louisiana. My heart goes out to all those who have been affected by this storm in Grand Isle and across our state and nation.

Grand Isle suffered extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Together with local, parish, state and federal partners we have begun the recovery efforts. We have cleared LA 1 to and from Grand Isle and are now working to bring back water and power to the island. We are still removing debris from LA 1 on Grand Isle and from side streets, so the island is only open to residents and property owners at this time. You can stay up-to-date on the progress by following our Hurricane Ida Updates on our website and on social media.

Grand Isle is a special place to all those who call it home and visit. We are rebuilding and fighting to save our unique island and our way of life. This is going to be a long recovery, but we are going to build back stronger than ever before. As I have said in the past, as long as there is one grain of sand on Grand Isle, we are going to plant the American flag. We are not going anywhere.

I would like to thank the countless people who have given and offered us support in the aftermath of this storm. I would like to especially thank all who are assisting in the rebuilding of Grand Isle, including the fire department, police department, Jefferson Parish, the U.S. Coast Guard, and various other organizations and agencies. There are so many making a difference.

If you want to join the recovery, please consider donating to the Friends of Grand Isle and the Grand Isle Garden Club (more information below).

I would like to thank you for your patience during this recovery. We are working as hard as possible to bring our town back. We are in this together! Grand Isle Strong.

Grand Isle Mayor,

David Camardelle

Grand Isle Nonprofits Raise Funds for Island's Recovery

The Friends of Grand Isle and the Grand Isle Garden Club have joined efforts to raise funds to help the recovery and rebuilding of Grand Isle.

The two nonprofit organizations have donated a combined $30,000 to the town for numerous recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida, including buying needed supplies and equipment. In a separate effort, the Grand Isle Garden Club purchased and distributed 2,000 pounds of food and supplies to help residents in Grand Isle. The items, which included medical supplies, baby diapers, food, milk and juice, were delivered to the island’s residents.

“The people of Grand Isle are resilient, but they could use some help to get back on their feet,” said Ronnie Sampey, president of the Grand Isle Garden Club and board member of Friends of Grand Isle. “We are working to make sure people have the food and supplies they need. I was blessed to have a home to come back to on the island, so I’m helping those who need it.”

The Grand Isle Garden Club and the Friends of Grand Isle are also assisting the town by bringing in supplies, such as wheelbarrows, shovels, lumber and DampRid, to help people gut and make repairs to their homes. They are also bringing in supplies to fix flat tires that are a constant problem for those rebuilding the island.

“We are so thankful to have these two nonprofits. We couldn’t have gotten as far as we have without their help,” said Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle. “This is going to be a long recovery, but we are going to build back stronger than ever, because we have the best people in the world working together.”

Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 near Grand Isle on August 29, 2021, as one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit Louisiana. Information regarding the Friends of Grand Isle and the Grand Isle Garden Club and links to join their efforts to help in the recovery can be found on the town’s website at https://www.townofgrandisle.com/hurricane-ida-recovery/.

Donate to the Grand Isle Garden Club- Any donations to the Grand Isle Garden Club's Hurricane Ida Recovery Fund would be appreciated and can be made at Grand Isle Garden Club

For more information on the Grand Isle Garden Club click here.

Donate to the Friends of Grand Isle- Donations can be at Friends of Grand Isle.

Grand Isle Strong:

Hurricane Ida Volunteer Sign Up

Hurricane Ida has been devastating for Grand Isle. Once the island is safe for everyone to enter, we will be coordinating teams to help clean up. We will need all the help we can get to restore our slice of paradise back to the beautiful place it once was before the storm.

The journey to rebuild Grand Isle will be a long one. If you are interested in volunteering in the future, please sign up on our volunteer list. We will reach out when need arises.

Hurricane Ida Updates

For up-to-date information on Grand Isle, please visit www.townofgrandisle.com.