Barry evacuees head home

(NBC News) Louisiana residents are breathing a sigh of relief as they survey the damage left by Hurricane Barry.

While some neighborhoods were flooded, levees along the Mississippi River held, and rains, while heavy, were lighter than forecast.

“We absolutely made it through the storm. Beyond lucky, we were spared,” New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said.

Crews are now working to restore power to thousands of homes.

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