New Orleans on Saturday started to send affected residents who wanted to leave to powered shelters in northern Louisiana and Texas. /CFP

According to Reuters, Louisiana Governor Bel Edwards warned that the death toll could still increase as many people rely on power from generators, which has resulted in four carbon monoxide deaths among the 12 fatalities. /CFP

Lots of residents were seen waiting in lines for gas to fuel their cars and generators. Over 700,000 homes and businesses remain without power. /CFP

U.S. President Joe Biden is heading to assess the damage in the northeast of the U.S. next week. /CFP