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The impact that Hurricane Ida has brought has been enormous, the damages are considerable, the victims require a lot of help. In addition to this, retail stores are struggling to be sufficiently supplied so that consumers in the affected areas have what they need.
According to a report by FOX, companies in Mississippi and Louisiana are struggling to have food and water Enough on your shelves after Hurricane Ida. This situation has not been easy for any commercial chain in these states.
Various retail stores are trying to have the necessary amount of groceries to be able to offer it to the population and thus avoid hardships, but the effects on the communication routes make this really complicated for those who send the supplies .
According to the report, the lack of deliveries in the expected times due to obstructed roads and the lack of available drivers has aggravated the problem. Authorities closed the Mississippi River to block traffic ahead of the storm, and New Orleans International Airport closed cargo traffic on 29 August.
According to business portal Quartz, the lack of deliveries on schedule due to blocked roads and the Lack of available drivers has compounded the problem. Authorities closed the Mississippi River to block traffic ahead of the storm, and New Orleans International Airport closed cargo traffic on 29 August.
This situation has meant that the distribution of the necessary supplies does not reach not only the retail stores, but to people who desperately need them . On the other hand, the lack of electricity has affected the food that people have at home in refrigerators to spoil.
The authorities have reported that restoring electricity in all affected areas will take at least two weeks, a situation that further complicates things for the residents, who have nowhere to store their food to keep it fresh. In addition to this, the ports where merchandise arrives will be closed until tomorrow.
So far, it has not been disclosed how much money the companies are investing. retail stores in order to have their stores stocked, as well as it is not known if there will be an increase in basic products for the entire population that has been affected in the states where Hurricane Ida struck.
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