Following Hurricane Laura’s destruction: Louisiana’s death toll rises to 26 and over 500 race horses remain displaced in southwest LA.

Louisiana’s death toll rises to 26 and over 500 race horses remain displaced at Delta Downs racetrack in Calcasieu Parish, southwest Louisiana. 

New Orleans racecourse refuses to take the displaced horses due to concerns of COVID-19 and are understaffed during the height of hurricane season.

Hurricane Laura, destroyed parts of Louisiana’s powergrid since making landfall on August 24 leaving 130, 000 homes and businesses without electricity.