Tropical Storm Nicholas is whipping through southeast Texas, slowly heading towards Louisiana. Stacey Denson with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says a flash flood watch is in effect for the southern half of the state…
Cut 10 (07) 15 inches possible.”
Denson says it might not be until Thursday until weather conditions improve
Parish offices and schools are closed today in Calcasieu Parish in anticipation of flooding from Nicholas and even though it’s extremely tempting to view damage left by a storm, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso highly encourages residents to refrain from sightseeing because vehicle traffic can force water into homes in low-lying areas and that’s when most accidents occur.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is prepared to act if flooding rains from Tropical Storm Nicholas materialize as expected. Spokesperson Ashley Rodriquez says there are numerous assets ready for the call to service as heavy rains from Nicholas sweep across the state.
Cut 7 (12) “..home fire stations”
FEMA is providing reimbursements for generators and/or chainsaws for those in Ida affected parishes and there are certain criteria that must be met. If FEMA doesn’t approve your request for reimbursement agency spokesman Nate Custer says there is an appeal process.
Entergy reports that more than 90-percent of their customers have had their power restored post-Ida. Approximately 87-thousand Entergy customers are still without service.