Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall causing problems along Gulf Coast

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Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall causing problems along Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Ida made landfall near Mobile Bay, Alabama early Tuesday morning, but the storm has already caused problems along its path.

By: Stephanie Moore | WNCT
Published: November 10, 2009

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Tropical Storm Ida made landfall near Mobile Bay, Alabama early Tuesday morning, but the storm has already caused problems along its path.
On Monday, the coast guard had to rescue two men stationed on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Coast Guard crews fought Ida's powerful winds, as they rescued the two men around 80 miles south of New Orleans.
The company, Chevron fears the structure may collapse.
The storm has already shut down nearly 30% of Gulf Coast oil production.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida.
There are no mandatory evacuations, but authorities in coastal area are encouraging people near the water or in mobile homes to seek shelter.