Governor Edwards is touring some of the hardest-hit areas of the state from Hurricane Ida and will hold a media briefing at 10:45 today. Edwards encourages residents to adhere to local curfews and for those who’ve evacuated to only return when it is safe to do so…
In St Tammany parish a person suffered a flash burn while refueling a generator. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says never try to refuel your generator when it’s in operation. She says to turn it off and allow it to cool off for at least 20 minutes before refueling.
Nine people in St Tammany Parish were taken to the hospital overnight due to carbon monoxide poisoning from generator use.
If you suffered damage from Hurricane Ida, FEMA says to reach out to your insurance carrier first before applying for federal assistance. FEMA cannot legally cover any damage that is already covered by your current insurance. FEMA spokesperson John Mills…
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Mills says the fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
Lt Governor Billy Nungesser who’s been through several hurricanes himself the state desperately needs to receive federal response much faster than in the past. He says it’s improper to have residents wait six to nine months for a FEMA trailer that costs $200-thousand.
Nungesser made the comments on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster.