Stefan Åsberg believes that the situation is uncertain as most of the mobile network in Louisiana has been knocked out, just as during storm Katrina.
Then it took a day before they knew more about the devastation.
- But Ida will not cause the same injuries as Katrina at all.
Then, 16 years ago, the ramparts against the water pressure gave way and the whole of New Orleans was flooded.
But the correspondent does not think there will be a repeat.
- This entire grass section has been strengthened and everything indicates that they have stood their ground this time, according to the information we have received so far, says Åsberg.