South of New Orleans, Isaac's downgrade to a tropical storm, was cold comfort to dozens of people trapped in their homes.

When the rescue team spots a white sheet on the roof of this house, they move in.

Danny Mason had one objective as he waited for help. Reuters TV reports:

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