Francine is out of the state. Now, the arduous task of cleanup and recovery is underway. Francine dumped several inches of rain in greater New Orleans in a short amount of time. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley says the flooding from Francine is as bad as it was for Hurricane Katrina….
Most of Lafourche Parish is without power. But Parish President Archie Chaisson (CHASS-in) is optimistic power will be restored sooner than later…
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In Jefferson Parish, the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding.
Entergy Louisiana has been working around the clock to assess and repair the damage. President and CEO Phillip May says the challenge ahead is restoring power.
May says crews will restore power as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of both residents and workers.
Many homes suffered significant structural damage. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple stresses the importance of understanding policy details to avoid potential issues in the claims process.
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Temple urged residents to review their policies and document damages as soon as possible.