There has been some lawlessness in Lafourche Parish amid the destruction of Hurricane Ida, as is to be expected during a disaster situation.  Sheriff’s Captain Brennen Matherne notes there have been several looting arrests and nearly 50 others on other charges including curfew violations.

Cut 5 (12) “…by night contractor.”

If you suspect contractor fraud you can report it to a hotline number 985-413-4498.

Based on Entergy’s restoration times, there are customers in Lafourche Parish, Lower Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, Terrebonne and much of Plaquemines Parish will not see their electricity return until September 29th. Entergy’s Phillip May says the goal is to beat that restoration time

Cut  11 (10) “…sooner than that”  

The average price per gallon for regular gas in the Bayou State stands at $2.88. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says prices are starting to stabilize but meeting demand has been the biggest hurdle in the state since Ida.

Cut 6 (09) “…$3.00 a gallon.” 

FEMA says it has approved more than 159-thousand applications for disaster assistance and nearly 175-million dollars to help Louisiana residents recover. FEMA spokesperson Patrick Boland says if you were impacted by Hurricane Ida, you should register at disasterassistance.gov…

cut 12 (11) “….register anyway”

You can also register at 1-800-621-FEMA.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission says over 430-thousand homes and businesses are without power. Power is out for at least 95-percent of the customers in Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Charles, and St. John Parishes. But Entergy Louisiana President Phillip May says electricity is flowing again in LaPlace

Cut 9 (08) “…progress” 

Power to the people is still slow to come for a lot of folks in Lafourche Parish.  That’s the word this morning from Sheriff’s Captain Brennen Matherne. He says that low water pressure has been also a problem outside the Thibodaux area but most of that has been corrected.

Cut 4  (10) “..in the evening” 

Some Hurricane Ida storm survivors are receiving 500-dollars from FEMA after registering for disaster aid…

Cut 11 (09) “….advantage of this..”
FEMA spokesperson Patrick Boland says critical needs assistance goes to individuals displaced from their primary residence to help pay for life-sustaining items, like water, food, infant formula, medicine, and fuel.

SNAP recipients in 18 parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida will receive automatic additional benefits due to power outages that affected at least half the residents in the parish. Assistant Secretary for the Division of Family Support at Department of Children and Family Services, Shavana Howard says the USDA approved the waiver.

Cut 13 (11) “…month of August.”

She says they should see that benefit on their card by September 11^th.

Power to the people is still slow to come for a lot of folks in Lafourche Parish.  That’s the word this morning from Sheriff’s Captain Brennen Matherne.

Cut 3 (12) “…spotty at best.”

The state health department and the Louisiana Attorney General’s office are looking into the evacuation of over 800 nursing home residents from seven different facilities to a warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish. Even though L-D-H approved plans to evacuate nursing home residents to that site, state health officials say the plan was not properly executed. Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s not easy to evacuate a nursing home, but dozens of facilities did it successfully…

Cut 8 (10) “…safely.”

Power outages from Hurricane Ida have spurred talk of moving power lines underground. Public Service Commission Chairman Doctor Craig Green says he supports studying the feasibility of moving equipment underground, but it will take federal assistance because Louisiana utility customers already believe their rates are high…

Cut 6 (12) “…the table.”

SNAP recipients in 18 parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida will receive automatic additional benefits due to power outages Assistant Secretary for the Division of Family Support at DCFS Shavana Howard says the benefit should be available on their SNAP card by September 11^th and if you aren’t in the 18 parishes but lost power…

Cut 14 (11) “dcfs.la.gov/SNAPstorms.”

Progress continues to be made in getting the power restored after Hurricane Ida. But many are asking why can’t utility companies just move the infrastructure to distribute power underground. Don Molino reports it’s not that easy
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Don Molino.”

The Louisiana Public Service Commission says over 430-thousand customers are still without power. Power is out for at least 95-percent of the customers in St. John, St. Charles, Lafourche, and Terrebonne Parishes.

The Louisiana Department of Health is still in its early stages of an investigation into the evacuation of over 800 nursing home residents to a facility in Tangipahoa Parish that could not handle that many residents and conditions quickly deteriorated once generators started failing. Governor John Bel Edwards…
cut 9 (09) “…every turn”
There have been seven deaths linked to this particular evacuation.

FEMA says it has approved more than 158-thousand applications for disaster assistance and nearly 171-million dollars to help Louisiana residents recover. FEMA spokesperson Patrick Boland says if you were impacted by Hurricane Ida, you should register at disasterassistance.gov…
cut 12 (11) “….register anyway”
You can also register at 1-800-621-FEMA.

If you live in a parish impacted by Hurricane Ida, you might be eligible for $500 from FEMA. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

FEMA is also reimbursing people who bought chainsaws and generators as a result of Hurricane Ida. FEMA says applicants could get up to 800-dollars for generators and 250-dollars for chainsaws. But if you use insurance money to purchase a chainsaw or generator, then you are not eligible.

The state health department and the Louisiana Attorney General’s office are looking into the evacuation of over 800 nursing home residents from seven different facilities to a warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish. Even though L-D-H approved plans to evacuate nursing home residents to that site, state health officials say the plan was not properly executed. Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s not easy to evacuate a nursing home, but dozens of facilities did it successfully…
cut 8 (10) “….safely”

Food stamp recipients who live in parishes that experienced major power outages will receive an automatic 55-percent increase in their monthly allotment. Shavana Howard with D-C-F-S says the U-S-D-A recognized a lot of families lost food when the power went out for several days…
cut 15 (07) “…their families”
Howard says food stamp recipients should receive the extra allotment by Saturday.

Many people who are registering for disaster aid with FEMA are receiving 500-dollars in what is called critical needs assistance. FEMA spokesperson Patrick Boland says they are distributing the money to help pay for water, food, first aid, medical supplies, and fuel…
cut 10 (12) “….unmet needs”
Anyone who has been impacted by Ida should register with FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or through the FEMA app. There’s also disaster-assistance-dot-gov.

The Times-Picayune and The Advocate reports the Louisiana Department of Health approved Bob Dean’s plans to evacuate as many as 700 nursing home residents to a warehouse in Independence, but L-D-H says the plan was not properly executed for Hurricane Ida. Governor John Bel Edwards had this to say about the situation…
Cut 7 (09)…we should”
The state health department says there have been seven nursing home deaths connected to the evacuation.

The extensive and lengthy power outages from Hurricane Ida have spurred talk of moving power lines below the surface and building an electrical grid system underground. Public Service Commission Chairman Doctor Craig Greene says the cost would be enormous
ut 4 (12) “…basis is.”
President Biden says there are dollars available to make the state’s power system more resilient in the infrastructure bill that’s waiting for Congress’ approval.

SNAP recipients in 18 parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida will receive automatic additional benefits due to power outages that affected at least half the residents in the parish. Assistant Secretary for the Division of Family Support at Department of Children and Family Services, Shavana Howard says the USDA approved the waiver.
Cut 13 (11) “…month of August.”

Many Hurricane Ida storm survivors are receiving 500-dollars from FEMA after registering for disaster aid…
cut 11 (09) “…advantage of this”
FEMA spokesperson Patrick Boland says critical needs assistance goes to individuals displaced from their primary residence to help pay for life-sustaining items, like water, food, infant formula, medicine, and fuel.

Entergy says more than 51-percent of their customers have power again and CLECO says its restoration percentage is 90-percent. There are some who say why don’t utility companies bury the electricity infrastructure underground. Public Service Commissioner Doctor Craig Greene says it’s an idea that should be looked at, but it’s expensive and it might not prevent all power outages…
cut 5 (06) “….panacea”

SNAP Recipients in 18 parishes will see an increase in their benefits to help with food replacement lost during Hurricane Ida. Brooke Thorington has more
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The tropics are not a concern for Louisiana right now and a cold front will move through the state later this week.

Progress continues to be made in getting the power restored after Hurricane Ida. But many are asking why can’t utility companies just move the infrastructure to distribute power underground. Don Molino reports it’s not that easy

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Don Molino.”

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If you live in a parish impacted by Hurricane Ida, you might be eligible for immediate critical needs assistance of $500. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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SNAP Recipients in 18 parishes will see an increase in their benefits cared to help with food replacement lost during Hurricane Ida. Brooke Thorington has more

Cut 3 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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The extensive and lengthy power outages from Hurricane Ida have spurred talk of moving power lines below the surface and building an electrical grid system underground. Public Service Commission Chairman Doctor Craig Greene says the cost would be enormous

Cut 4 (12) “…basis is.”

Greene says an underground power system would also not be the end of power outages…

Cut 5 (06) “…panacea.”

Greene says he supports studying the feasibility of moving equipment underground that supplies homes and businesses, but it will take federal assistance because Louisiana utility customers already believe their rates are high…

Cut 6 (12) “…the table.”

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The Times-Picayune and The Advocate reports the Louisiana Department of Health approved Bob Dean’s plans to evacuate as many as 700 nursing home residents to a warehouse in Independence, but L-D-H says the plan was not properly executed for Hurricane Ida. Governor John Bel Edwards had this to say about the situation…

Cut 7 (10) “…hotel room.”

Over 800 nursing home residents ended up at the facility in Independence, 20-percent more than what was submitted to the state. LDH says after landfall, backup generators failed, basic care needs were not met and there was a stench of urine and feces throughout the building. Edwards says it’s not easy to evacuate a nursing home, but there were dozens of other facilities that did it successfully

Cut 8 (10) “…safely.”

The state health department says there have been seven nursing home deaths connected to the evacuation and what happened afterward. Edwards says an investigation is ongoing

Cut 9 (09) “…every turn”

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FEMA is providing financial assistance to applicants with immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary residence.  Those needs include but are not limited to water, food, first aid, medical supplies, and fuel for transportation. FEMA spokesperson Patrick Boland says those in affected parishes should register for $500 critical needs assistance.

Cut 10 (12) “…unmet needs.” 

You can do so by either calling FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) but be prepared for long hold times or if you have internet access register at DisasterAssistance.gov. Boland says you can receive the funds by whichever method is most convenient.

Cut 11 (09) “….advantage of this..”

Boland says more than 131 thousand have already received the $500 critical needs assistance with FEMA in Louisiana, the majority of which are from Orleans, St. Tammany, and Jefferson Parishes.

Boland highly encourages those in the affected parishes to register to get immediate relief. Even if you aren’t sure if you are eligible Boland says FEMA will make the determination, but the first step is the register.

Cut 12 (11) “…register anyway.”  

The FEMA designated parishes for assistance include Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana Parishes.

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SNAP recipients in 18 parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida will receive automatic additional benefits due to power outages that affected at least half the residents in the parish. Assistant Secretary for the Division of Family Support at Department of Children and Family Services, Shavana Howard says the USDA approved the waiver.

Cut 13 (11) “…month of August.”

Howards says the benefit should be available on their SNAP card by September 11^th. Those living in the affected parishes won’t have to do anything.

Cut 14 (11) “dcfs.la.gov/SNAPstorms.”

Howard says DCFS recognizes that the storm did extensive damage and was responsible for widespread power outages.

Cut 15 (07)“…their families.”

SNAP clients may need to provide documentation from their utility providers verifying the power outage.

The eighteen parishes include Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, and Washington.

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It’s Orgeron versus Orgeron when LSU hosts McNeese for the Fighting Tigers home opener in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is looking for a good showing after a season-opening loss to UCLA, while Coach O’s son, Cody Orgeron is the starting Q-B for the Pokes

Cut  16 (15) “…let it fly”

Orgeron started three games in 2018 and became the full-time starter in 2019. This past week,  Orgeron threw for a career-high 361 yards in a season-opening loss to West Florida. Cody’s two other brothers currently serve on LSU’s coaching staff and Cody admits during the summer he gave his twin brother Parker the business…

Cut 17 (19) “…this point”  

McNeese went 3-and-4 during a special spring season. Ed Orgeron attended all of those games. Cody says he wasn’t there to scout the Cowboys

Cut 18 (14)”…for once”