Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference Tuesday, Sept. 14 to discuss the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Nicholas as the southeastern part of the state continues to recover from Hurricane Ida.
Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. on Louisiana’s preparations for Tropical Storm Nicholas as much of the southeastern part of the state is still recovering from Hurricane Ida.
On top of coordinating recovery from Hurricane Ida, Ascension Parish Government has had to shift 180 degrees in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicholas.
The Louisiana Department of Health has released new, eye-opening details this week. Since Hurricane Ida passed and left behind a path of destruction, four people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Louisiana officials said just before Hurricane Ida roared ashore, someone made the call to empty out seven different nursing homes - evacuating the people to a warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish.
The U.S. Department of Energy will utilize the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to relieve fuel supply shortages in Louisiana and other areas of the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Ida, U.S. Congressman Garret Graves says.
FEMA awards 11 grants worth nearly $69 million to state and local governments as reimbursement for costs related to Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta and future flood mitigation
Some are reporting power back in the capital region, while others are still struggling to fill up the generator wondering when will the power come back on
The State of Louisiana has created a website for residents affected by Hurricane Ida to find updates, information and resources to recover from the storm.
Officials with the energy provider DEMCO say restoring power to its members affected by Hurricane Ida will be “a weeks long process” and is advising members to “make plans now for their health, safety and comfort.”
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 TTY.
Verizon announced Monday, Aug. 30 it is providing unlimited calling, texting and data to customers and small business* customers in Louisiana parishes and Mississippi counties affected by Hurricane Ida.
A long line of vehicles stretched across a shopping center parking lot as people waited for food at one of the few places open near LSU Monday afternoon
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is reporting that multiple cell phone providers are having difficulties routing calls to through their 911 system.
Southern University’s F.G. Clark Activity Center, also known as the “mini-dome,” will be set up as an evacuation center, organizers with the American Red Cross tell WAFB.
Three last resort evacuation shelters will open in Tangipahoa Parish in response to the approach of Hurricane Ida, Parish President Robby Miller announced Saturday, Aug. 28.
