Latest information regarding storms affecting the Acadiana area and gulf coast.
Nursing Home Licenses Revoked From Owner Who Evacuated Over 800 Patients To Warehouse
Reports are saying that Louisiana Department of Health officials have revoked seven nursing home licenses from the owner, who sent residents to a Hammond-area warehouse to evacuate Hurricane Ida. After reports came out of four residents dying at the facility, an investigation into the conditions at the warehouse began.
Exxonmobile Moves to Relieve LA Gas Woes – 11,000 Gallons Gifted
The shortage of gasoline available in the hardest hit areas of Louisiana can't be overstated. Everyone needs fuel to power generators where the power hasn't been restored, fill gas tanks for rescue vehicles, chainsaws, and just to gas up personal vehicles to run back and forth to houses and property folks are trying desperately to clean up!
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Louisiana National Guard Floats Firetrucks Across Bayou After Ida
After the Louisiana National Guard put their skills and training to use, firefighters now have firefighting equipment on both sides of the water
FEMA to Reimburse Some Storm Victims Who Purchased Generators and Chainsaws
If you purchased a generator or chainsaw as you prepared for Hurricane Ida you can be reimbursed for your purchase.
Tropical Forecasters Watching the Gulf for Development This Week
Forecasters are keeping their eyes on a system that is almost due south of Lafayette this morning. Here's where they think it will go next.
New Entergy Restoration Map and Estimated Restoration Times
Entergy claims Hurricane Ida wiped out more power poles than Hurricanes Katrina and Zeta combined.
Power Crew Protests President Biden’s Hurricane Ida Convoy in Louisiana [Video]
The power crew was reportedly shut down, parked on the side of the highway, for almost three hours.
Louisiana Residents are Helping the Wife of an Illinois Lineman to Make A “Cajun” Grocery List
The wife of an Illinois lineman who is currently in Louisiana to help restore power says her husband has never eaten better in his life.
Saints Cooling Trailer Moved by Hurricane Ida Wind Force [PHOTO]
How strong were the winds with Hurricane Ida? Well, a 6.5 ton trailer in Metairie was shifted 10-feet.
LDH Shuts Down Nursing Homes That Housed Patients in Warehouse
Seven patients died after being evacuated to the warehouse.
Forecasters Monitoring Potential Tropical Trouble in the Gulf
The Gulf of Mexico is being monitored for tropical development later next week.
New Orleans Dumps Sewerage Into the Mississippi River
It seems that the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board is facing a completely different crisis than the one they originally expected.
Sheriff Delivers Fiery Message After Driver Shot Dead Over Gas in Metairie
One person is dead after an altercation over gas in Metairie.
LA Congressman Wants Expanded Benefits Back Due to Ida and Delta
Back at the end of July, Governor Jon Bel Edwards became the first Democratic governor in the United States to end enhanced unemployment benefits. According to CNN, the deal was a compromise to raise the regular benefit for those without a job in Louisiana by $28 to $275 per week. At the ...
Local Electrician Shares Photos of the Heartbreaking Devastation in Port Fourchon
Aaron Thibodeaux, the owner of Chris’ Electrical Service, is in Port Fourchon working to get electricity back to the area.
Entergy Says They Hope to Have Power Restored to All Customers By Sept. 8
Entergy Louisiana announced on Friday, September 3 their estimated time to restore power to all of its customers affected by Hurricane Ida.
Chilling Images of Fire that Ripped Through Lafitte, Louisiana
Chilling images show houses burn out of control as firefighters have a very difficult time getting to them.
St. Tammany Parish Deputies Fold American Flag Found on Fence in Old Mandeville After Ida
St. Tammany Parish deputies fold an American flag damaged by Hurricane Ida after finding it on a fence in Old Mandeville.
Videos Show Unprecedented Flooding, Tornadoes as Remnants of Hurricane Ida Devastate Northeast US
Authorities say at least eight deaths were reported in New York City and New Jersey as relentless rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida sent the New York City area into a state of emergency.
Animal Escapes From Enclosure at Audubon Zoo During Hurricane Ida
An animal at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans escaped from its enclosure during Hurricane Ida.