About 90-thousand people in north Louisiana are still without power. Governor Landry says getting their power turned back on is a major priority. Landry says the number of linemen and crews have doubled as they’ve been able to shift personnel from south to north Louisiana. He says he’s hopeful 90-percent of customers will have power restored by Thursday.
Once the power is restored, an extensive cleanup will need to take place. There is a lot of debris that needs to be hauled away. Monroe Representative Michael Echols says many businesses impacted by the ice storm will need some federal assistance…
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Echols has called the damage done to Ouachita Parish as catastrophic.
The ice and snow has made travel difficult on I-20. According to social media reports, some motorists sat on the interstate, with no way to move for up to 20 hours. Department of Transportation spokesperson Erin Buchanan….
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Governor Jeff Landry said at a press briefing that the brine sprayed on I-20 before the winter storm, actually froze.
When Mother Nature wreaks havoc the United Cajun Navy is on the scene helping people affected – and this ice storm is no different. Founder and president Todd Terrell says he and his crew are delivering supplies to shelters throughout north Louisiana and Mississippi – not just essentials to stay warm, but also everyday essentials for the whole family.
If you want to help go to United Cajun Navy’s Facebook page.