Now a Category One storm, forecasters warn conditions are ripe for Louisiana to receive a MAJOR Category FOUR hurricane. More from Matt Doyle…:
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Evacuations ordered ahead of Ida. New Orleans calls for voluntary evacuation inside the levee system and mandatory bugout in areas outside the levees. The town of Grand Isle calls for a voluntary evacuation and Jefferson Parish says mandatory evac in areas outside levee protection.

Governor John Bel Edwards declares a state of emergency for Louisiana in advance of Hurricane Ida’s arrival Sunday. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says you’ll need to get all your storm preparations done tonight or tomorrow…:
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Ida is now expected to make landfall sometime Sunday afternoon or evening.
Worried about losing power during the storm? Entergy Louisiana VP John Hawkins, Jr advises downloading their app or visiting their website to get notifications and updates on restoration in your area…:
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He says you’ll also find frequent updates on Entergy’s Facebook and Twitter pages.