Cajun Navy Volunteers Stage Rescue Operation After Hurricane Ida Leaves Millions Trapped

United Cajun Navy volunteers are staging a rescue mission after Hurricane Ida left millions of people trapped without power, Fox News reported Monday.

“We have guys that are cutting their way into Houma, Louisiana right now,” said president of the United Cajun Navy, Todd Terrell, according to Fox News. “Because a lot of people down below Houma, Louisiana that are in a desperate state.” (RELATED: Hurricane Ida Isn’t Done Yet After Ravaging Louisiana. Super Storm Now Heading Toward Several Other States)

Volunteers are using rafts, chainsaws, and tractors to rescue people trapped in their homes, according to Fox News.

The Cajun Navy is out rescuing people from their flooded homes in SE Louisiana and providing rescue updates on cable news. Pls consider donating to this fantastic and vital volunteer crew https://t.co/99sa8c6nCn pic.twitter.com/DEl46OraJF

— Laura Bassett (@LEBassett) August 30, 2021

“This is going to be a long recovery for the state,” said Terrell, according to Fox News. “But right now, we’re just trying to stabilize people.”

The Cajun Navy is a nonprofit organization consisting of volunteers who stage rescue operations to help those suffering from natural disasters around the country. The organization raises funds and recruits members through its Facebook Page, Fox News reported.

Over one million people in Louisiana and Mississippi lost power after Hurricane Ida hit the mainland Sunday. With 150 mph winds, Ida is the fifth-strongest hurricane to ever hit the U.S., Fox News reported.

President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency for Louisiana on Friday.