The winter storm is responsible for at least three deaths, two in Lafayette Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…
In Shreveport, Hope House, a day shelter for the homeless, posted on Facebook one of their frequent visitors was found frozen to death Monday night. Hope House has not posted the man’s name, pending notification of relatives. The shelter stated that they were sadden, angry and confused that there is not more help during emergency weather conditions.
Entergy has been directed by the Mid-Continent System Operator to initiate rolling power outages for some customers in southwest Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins it’s a drastic move but says these record low temperatures have forced their hand.
The blackouts will last for an undetermined amount of time.
Roads and bridges across much of the state are still shut down as Louisiana settles in for a week-long deep freeze. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says for the most up-to-date information on the status of state roads visit 5-1-1-LA-Dot-Org, or…