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Oyster fields across the coast are beginning to reopen after Isaac.

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Isaac came ashore the night of August 28 with winds of 80 mph. Many parts of Louisiana are still experiencing the former hurricane's effects.

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If you have debris from your yard that you got during the deluge from Tropical Storm Isaac, help is on the way.  Starting Labor Day, Allied Waste has announced that they are expanding their efforts to take care of the mess.

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Damage on Grand Isle probably will not be accessed until Monday due to flood waters.

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Despite recently weakening to a tropical storm, the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Isaac continue through Wednesday afternoon. The storm has dumped more than ten inches of rain across the area and left at least 725,000 homes without power.

Due to the impending hazardous weather and related road conditions, various parishes have established curfews to protect the citizens of their towns.

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Congressman Charles Boustany and Congressman Jeff Landry both stopped by the KPEL studios today to talk about what they are seeing as they travel around the area to witness the effects of Hurricane Isaac.

When Congressman Boustany talked about the federal government offering assistance, he said
Congress will c

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As the worst of the storm nears our area, meteorologists have downgraded Isaac to a tropical storm.

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City Parish President Joey Durel says the curfew is all about keeping people safe.

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City Parish President Joey Durel says rumors Lafayette Parish is under a curfew are simply not true. He also told KPEL today that wind will be the biggest concern as Hurricane Isaac approaches the coast.

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This comes shortly after Isaac was upgraded to a category 1 hurricane.

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State Police Troop I Spokesman Stephen Hammons says troopers are ready to help citizens.

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